Mini Cooper R55 R56 R57 LCI Chrome Boot Lid Trunk Grab Handle Light 7151140

Mini R55 R56 Boot Handle Trim Chrome is an original part from the Tailgates & Rear category, designed for installation on the rear of the body. The chrome finish gives the boot area a more organized, aesthetic appearance and allows you to restore the car's factory character after damage or wear of the original trim.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7151140
• Mark: Mini (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 2753603
• Substitutable numbers: 51132753603, 2753603, 7151140
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Color: Chrome
• Category: Boot & Hatch Lids

Purpose and Fit for Mini

The boot handle trim has been specifically designed for Mini R55 and R56 models, taking into account the characteristic geometry of the rear tailgate. The element is mounted in the rear body section, ensuring proper opening and closing of the boot lid and a visually cohesive transition between the lid and other body panels.

As a part from the Mini line, the handle maintains the correct proportions, shape, and mounting method, which facilitates installation without the need for modifications. This allows for the effective restoration of the original element layout within the boot lid, while preserving factory gaps and body lines.

Chrome Finish and Rear Tailgate Aesthetics

The chrome surface of the trim gives the rear of the vehicle a more organized, visually cohesive character. The Chrome color complements both light and dark body paint colors, highlighting the boot lid line and visually tidying up the rear of the car.

This finish is particularly beneficial for vehicles where the original trim has suffered scratches, discoloration, or other signs of wear. Replacing it with a used part in good condition allows you to restore a cohesive look without the need to invest in new parts, while maintaining the characteristic Mini style.

Characteristics of a Used Part

The product is offered as a used part, meaning it comes from a dismantled vehicle and has been previously used. Such components are often chosen by workshops and individual users because they:

• allow for maintaining the original manufacturer's specifications,
• often match older vehicles visually better than new aftermarket parts,
• represent a cost-effective solution for body repairs.

A used boot handle trim is a good choice for accident repairs, correcting parking damage, or restoring a car to a near-factory condition after local bodywork and paint repairs.

Function in the Boot Lid System

The element serves both a functional and visual purpose. On one hand, it allows for convenient operation of the boot lid from the outside; on the other hand, it conceals part of the fixings and edges, tidying up the appearance of the rear of the vehicle. A correctly chosen handle trim:

• ensures stable mounting within the lid,
• reduces the risk of additional stress on the bodywork,
• contributes to the comfort of everyday use of the boot space.

Thanks to its specific fit for the Mini model series, it's possible to maintain proper grip ergonomics and the correct operation of the boot opening mechanism.

Mini Tailgates & Rear – Selecting the Right Components

If you also need other components from the Tailgates & Rear category for this brand, check out the Mini Tailgates & Rear available in our assortment to select visually and structurally cohesive rear body parts.

More About the Advantages of Used OEM Parts

Want to better understand how using used original parts affects repair time and service costs? Read the article Immediate Availability of Car Parts and Repair Time – How Used OEM Shortens Workshop Stays? to consciously plan work on your Mini car.