yep...i just bought a 2008 mini cooper and didnt even drive it for 2 weeks...bam! the same problem...mine comes with 18 inch rims and the lights just pop off as soon as i start the car...im guessing its a general problem...maybe the rims are not supposed to be that big...i dont know and also would like some help cause i live in brasil and there is no MINI dealership that is trustworthy around here...and now that you talk about it, yes, i remember i heard some noises in the front-right wheel...