anyone know where i can buy the plastic housing that keeps the handbrake gaiter in place my just broke,or is it an expensive trip to bmw thaanks in advance

Have a look here;

MINI ONE CABRIOLET 2006 R56 HAND BRAKE CONSOLE WITH GAITER IN GREY NO RESERVE | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MINI-ONE-CABRIOLET-2006-R56-HAND-BRAKE-CONSOLE-GAITER-GREY-NO-RESERVE-/280848335248?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item4163dd8190)

I know its for an 06 but he does say hes is breaking 6 minis, he may be able to help.:)