On the evening of [xxx] at approximately [xxx] my 2012 mini cooper s all 4 burst into flames. The car was parked in front of my building for 6 days (we don't use the car very much) in front of my building when the all of a sudden the head lights started flashing followed by the car cabin filling with grey smoke then followed by black smoke then there was a flash (spark? ) and the entire cabin the became engulfed in flames. All of this has been captured by our building security camera. I reported the incident the following day to mini/bmw customer care. I've been sharing emails with thomas lula who is investigating the "thermal event" information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6)
| VIN Pattern | WMWZC5C5*CW****** |
| Drive Type | AWD/All-Wheel Drive |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) |
| Manufacturer | BMW AG |
| Make | MINI |
| Model | Countryman |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| Series | Cooper S ALL4 |
| Body Class | Crossover Utility Vehicle (CUV) |
| Vehicle Type | PASSENGER CAR |
| Engine HP | 181 |
| Engine KW | 134.972 |
| Engine Displacement (L) | 1.6 |
| Engine Displacement (CC) | 1598 |
| Engine Displacement (CI) | 97.5 |
| Primary Fuel Type | Gasoline |
| Front Air Bags | 1st Row (Driver and Passenger) |
| Seat Belts | Manual |
| Other Restraint System Info | Dual-stage suppl. restraint system (SRS) certified to the advanced airbag requiremnets of FMVSS 208, S14. |
| Plant City | GRAZ |
| Plant Country | AUSTRIA |