"I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work." - Thomas Edison
Mutley - May 2003 Chili Red 'One'
My R53 used to do this as well. Found out it was when I had the front and back screen heaters and CD player on at the same time as trying to start up.
Switched all electrics off waited a couple of mins then away it went.
Neil.
Neil Lorna
MINI Countryman Cooper S All 4