BMW say the Mini owners should allow 1,000 miles of “gentle” driving for running-in. They stipulate not exceeding 4,500 rpm and/or 100mph. I’ve had vehicles in the past which could not reach those parameters even after running-in!
Reckon the running-in lark is worth doing. Have noticed, for example, that suspension is loosening up and engine is running a bit more freely (when the artificial vroomy noise lets me hear it). So some mechanical bits are bedding in and changing a bit. Eagerly awaiting the 1,000 mile mark when I will try to increase limits slowly.
Agree with Mr 72dudes – a “degree of mechanical sympathy” does not go amiss, even if I don’t own the machine. It’s only polite, really…