is Mini pre-heat noise normal?

[RX935]

my Mini makes this whirring noise when I activate pre-conditioning or the regular AC. Sounds like the AC compressor or maybe the heat pump kicking in. Anyone else experience this? Is it normal, or should I be scheduling a service visit?

 

[Lakay]

I have that similar noise. I had my SA listen to it, and they said it was normal operation.

 

[derontertae]

You dont have to worry, my dealership informed me that this noise is perfectly normal and you dont have to get it checked or serviced.