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How to Access the Secret Menu of the Mini Cooper Model R56

Model: Mini Mini R56, R55, R57 - Years 2007-2014

Accessing the secret menu of the Mini Cooper model R56 can be useful to check the mileage, the mileage until the next service, the chassis number, perform the IP Test, and much more. To access the secret menu, turn on the ignition and after a few seconds, press the right button on the instrument cluster. Keep it pressed until the display shows the code VN. From here, you can check the car settings and perform the IP Test. To perform the IP Test, keep the button pressed on the entry and wait for the car to autonomously check the vehicle's status.

Updated on 6 September 2026 by ScegliAuto

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