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Stock Problems/IssuesDiscussions related to warranty related issues and repairs, or other problems with the OEM parts and software for MINI Cooper (R50), Cabrio (R52), and Cooper S (R53) MINIs.
Take it to a bodyshop. They can fix it.(For less $$$ than the dealer)
For now, reach under the back seat bottom. You'll find the emergency trunk release there. Instructions are in your owner's manual.