When I drive 30mph or above there is a humming noise

2003 MINI COOPER
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COOPERK
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Hi I have a 2003 mini cooper I don't know where from as it only happens when I drive. What could be the problem. I don't know if the noise can be heard on the outside but I can on the inside. I'm scred to drive it as I don't know I'd it's bad
Apr 15, 2012 at 10:51 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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most likely a hub bearing making noise. get it to a shop to identify the wheel that is making the noise.

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Apr 15, 2012 at 11:54 AM
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DJCL
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A bad wheel bearing or tire will do this . To check it you will need to jack up the wheels. The drive wheels must both be off the ground run the car I'd drive and have some one @ each front wheel . Dsee where the noise is @ . Feel the tires it see if thay are cupping
Apr 15, 2012 at 12:02 PM
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COOPERK
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Thanks will get it checked
Apr 15, 2012 at 10:56 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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There should be no movement in the bearing, if really bay you will hear it by spinning the wheel by hand, you should easly hear a bad bearing while cornering, this will load up a bearing, just be cautious if you drive on stands, this is not really advisable for safety reasons.
Apr 16, 2012 at 12:49 PM