What are some of the MINI Cooper fuel filter problems?

Although the MINI Cooper's fuel filters are considered lifetime parts, they still fail, get clogged and cause fuel pump failure as a result. A clean fuel filter is crucial to keeping a fuel delivery system in proper working order. By filtering out impurities from fuel, the filter prevents fuel injectors from becoming clogged and helps maintain a vehicle's peak performance level.Not changing the fuel filter regularly can lead to engine performance issues, and check engine error lights showing up on the dash. If this happens it can lead to serious and costly engine damage. Fuel injectors can become clogged very easily, and this will cause significant damage to an engine.