DTC 287D...... Vanos inlet actuator

[Pastor Of Muppets]

A friend has asked me if I've had any experience of this code (which I haven't) on his 2009 Cooper, just wondering if anyone here
has encountered it and what was required to resolve it, some are saying it's often linked to the chain stretching or jumping a tooth,
others saying the solenoid is faulty. Any ideas?

[E-bmw]

I am guessing it could be either then, het the chain/tensioner/timing checked, that will tell you.

[sideways sid]

If you don't get an answer on here, suggest your friend asks on Mini2 where he will almost certainly get a helpful answer.

[stevemcs]

Swap the inlet and exhaust solenoids over and see if the fault code changes

[CarsOrBikes]

first thing to do would be to get the timing tools fitted and see if that's correct imo