I got the autoenguinity tool after Paul's write up of it, and it works as advertised, helped immensely with my brakes as I definitely had air in the ABS.
https://www.autoenginuity.com It's expensive. You need the base scan tool AND the BMW/MINI extensions - just under $500 total. The OEM scan tool can be had for much less, though not legitimately...
I got it (autoenginuity) on discount, I think it was from one of Paul's link to bimmerzone, about 100 bucks less, it was on sale or I had a discount code, can't remember which. It was still pricey... The flip side is ask the dealer how much they'll charge to do it. Since I'm staying with a MINI forever, it made more sense (for me) to fork over for the tool, as much as I work on my brakes for track stuff. It does more than the ABS though, so there's that.
Thanks for the reminder - yeah, currently $431 at bimmerzone, and sometimes you can find discount codes for them, I think. Autoenginuity - OBD-II Scantool W/ Enhanced BMW Expansion : Bimmerzone.com
An expensive preposition for a tool that is brand specific and won't get used that much. It might be cheaper to pay a shop to do it.
If you're doing it only once, then a shop is going to be cheaper. If you're doing it multiple times, get the tool IMHO. It's not just for bleeding the ABS...
FWIW, I would only buy this tool if you're a serious DIY'er. I've used mine MANY times over the past few years for ALL KINDS of diagnostics on the MINI and several BMWs. It's super expensive just to do a single ABS bleed. It's not, if you like to DIY and if it prevents multiple non-warranty trips to the dealer.
Yeah, I agree I will have my local BMW / MINI shop do my ABS bleed before next years Dragon. I will just add it to the list of things I have done in the Spring like a fresh alignment. Thanks guys