We have an identical Mini in for other work (emissions checked and all good) and was able to swap front O2 sensor and no change to our faulty car.
The Bosch one supplied to us, on closer inspection, has the Mini part no. on it as well as Bosch no., as did the one from the donor car.
We have also found that when trying to view live data group 'Valvegear' data comes up as no comms whereas it did communicate when we first looked at the car.
The good Mini does communicate with 'valvegear'so Verus is ok.

Swapped over Valvetronic position sensor as well, no change in comms or emissions.

Martin.