Mini R52 R53 Front Bumper Cooper S Panel Dark Silver Metallic - 871

Visual condition of the part

Possible scratches and paint chips – condition as shown in the product photos.

Mini R52 R53 Front Bumper Cooper S Dark Silver Metallic - 871 is an original body part from the Bumpers and Reinforcements category, designed for installation on the front of the vehicle. The bumper in the Dark Silver Metallic - 871 color allows for a visually and technically consistent match with the factory styling of the Cooper S version, maintaining the correct geometry and body line.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 0029955-DS1
• Mark: Mini (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 0029955
• Substitutable numbers: 51110029955, 0029955
• Location on the vehicle: Front
• Color: Dark Silver Metallic - 871
• Category: Bumpers & Reinforcements

Purpose and Fitment

The presented front bumper has been specifically designed for Mini models from the R52 and R53 series in the Cooper S version. Its placement on the vehicle, designated as the front, ensures that the part corresponds to factory mounting points and body geometry, facilitating correct installation and maintaining proper structural rigidity.

The original origin of the bumper from the Mini range promotes compatibility with factory aerodynamic solutions and the characteristic styling line of the sporty Cooper S variant.

Body Color and Aesthetics

The bumper is finished in the color Dark Silver Metallic - 871, allowing for an aesthetic match with bodywork painted in the same shade. The metallic finish provides a cohesive visual impression with other body panels, reducing the need for additional painting work for vehicles in this color.

By preserving the factory shade and paint texture, the part blends well with the front-end styling of the Mini Cooper S, emphasizing the car's sporty character and restoring its original appearance after collision repair or bodywork modernization.

Characteristics of the Used Part

The bumper is a used part, meaning it is pre-owned. Such components are often chosen for accident repairs and restorations where maintaining original construction and compatibility with factory fixings is important. A used Mini bumper from the Bumpers and Reinforcements category allows for an economical yet technically correct replacement of a damaged part.

Choosing an original, used bumper for the Mini R52/R53 Cooper S helps maintain the correct front-end geometry of the vehicle, which is important for both safety and proper alignment with adjacent body elements such as the hood, fenders, and headlights.

Benefits of Using an Original Mini Bumper

Using a factory Mini bumper in Dark Silver Metallic - 871 offers a range of practical benefits:

• maintaining consistency with the factory styling of the Cooper S version,
• fitting original mounting points on the front of the vehicle,
• reducing the scope of adjustment work when replacing a damaged part,
• color consistency with bodywork in the Dark Silver Metallic - 871 shade.

This makes the bumper a functional solution for both accident repairs and refreshing the car's appearance, where preserving the original character of the Mini Cooper S is a priority.

Related Parts and Additional Information

If you are planning a comprehensive front-end repair and also need other body parts from the bumper, reinforcement, or bracket group dedicated to this brand, check the available parts in the Mini Bumpers and Reinforcements category.

To compare solutions used in sporty car versions and to better understand the differences between standard and sport-tuned components, it is worth reading the article describing M series components, available here: BMW M Performance: How do BMW M components differ from standard ones?.