timin belt or chain

[soopercooper]

does the mini cooper have a timing belt or chain.and when does it need to be repalced

[Sweeney]

99.99% sure its a chain, not sure when/if it needs replaced although i thought the point of the chain was that it was extremely durable?

[soopercooper]

thanks for letting me no.i just wasnt sure,i work for nissan and i see the micras coming into the garage with stretched timing chains,and just didnt no