Here is an interesting collection of all the threads I put together for my MINI service adviser to look at (labelled by first post):
07 Aug
MINI COOPER :: North American Motoring - Control Arm Snapped in Two
06 Jan
http://www.mini2.com/forum/faults-fi...rm-issues.html
05 Jan
http://www.mini2.com/forum/faults-fi...n-failure.html
04 Sep
http://www.mini2.com/forum/faults-fi...ts-called.html
He was kind enough to send me the photos from their inspection that show a shiny 'new' break and a dirty 'old' break.