Ok a quick update have had a good look around and a drive, first impressions are good it is very quiet for a diesel and I have had a few, also brisk although will get a few more miles on it before opening it up. One is issue is that there is some kind of vibration from the rear and I can only describe it as the sound of a propeller engined aircraft flying overhead! I checked underneath and the bottom of the rear bumper seems to be flimsy and move a lot, so could be that vibrating. However the rear alloys seemed very hot, so could be something binding, will be driving more tomorrow so will monitor. Also a quality control issue in that one door speaker has the chrome surround and the other doesn't, annoying but easy to fix.
Im not sure of the 15 ins alloys seem lost in the wheel arch but that's just my opinion, it was either them or the Led lights and seeing as I do a lot of miles they won on safety grounds.
Some photos attached.
I read your post with interest as my car is built & awaiting delivery to the dealership...
You definitely have a more relaxed attitude than I would - strange noises & mis-matched trim!!??
I would be standing in front of the dealer principal right now demanding action and a replacement car in the meanwhile...
Having seen the QC & logistics standards in action at the factory quite recently, I'm at a loss to understand how your car was built incorrectly.
My advice would be to go straight back to the garage PDQ !!
One final note, I believe the LED headlights are a nice to have option but, for me, definitely not a great 'safety' benefit.
ALL Car headlights must, of course, meet strict safety standards and, having driven cars with various types of lighting, I do agree that some systems are brighter & have better reach/distribution patterns.
However, I've yet to drive any modern car which had 'inadequate' headlights.
Good luck with your Cooper D - every MINI I've owned has been reliable & well-built. The new one had better be just the same!!