Discussion
This is a pretty common fault and I've seem quite a few minis with this issue.
Normally getting a pair of pliers or mole grips on the cable behind the bonnet release and pulling hard releases it.
The mechanism can be lubricated by spraying lubricant down the cable sleeve at the opening points which is a fiddle (but don't use wd40) ultimately replacement is required.
It happens a lot when the bonnet doesn't get used for large periods of time!
There was chat of a retro fit dipstick kit as some of the M cars have a dipstick however they had different blocks so ultimately the mods needed wouldn't be worth it I don't think!
Normally getting a pair of pliers or mole grips on the cable behind the bonnet release and pulling hard releases it.
The mechanism can be lubricated by spraying lubricant down the cable sleeve at the opening points which is a fiddle (but don't use wd40) ultimately replacement is required.
It happens a lot when the bonnet doesn't get used for large periods of time!
There was chat of a retro fit dipstick kit as some of the M cars have a dipstick however they had different blocks so ultimately the mods needed wouldn't be worth it I don't think!
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