Perfect low tech solution to removing the 8mm Oil Drain Plug on all gen2 MINIs. Having this in hand will save you from a rush trip mid-oil-change to the nearest hardware store where you will be forced into buying some totally overpriced kit of quadzillion allen sockets or allen wrenches knowing you will generally only the 8mm. Oil Drain plug shown for reference only.

Fit these MINI models:
R55: 2008-xxxx Clubman: Cooper and Cooper S
R56: 2007-xxxx Hatchback: Cooper and Cooper S
R57: 2009-xxxx Convertible: Cooper and Cooper S
R58: 2011-xxxx Roadster: Cooper and Cooper S
R59: 2011-xxxx Coupe: Cooper and Cooper S
R60: 2010-xxxx Countryman: Cooper and Cooper S