Mini Cooper R50 R52 Complete Front Bumper Panel Cool Blue Metallic - A27

Visual condition of the part

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

Mini Cooper R50 R52 Complete Front Bumper Panel Cool Blue Metallic - A27 is an original body component from the Bumpers and reinforcements category, designed for installation at the front of the vehicle. The Cool Blue Metallic - A27 paint finish highlights the characteristic Mini styling and allows for a visually consistent post-collision repair or vehicle appearance upgrade.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 0308998-COOL
• Mark: Mini (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 0308998
• Substitutable numbers: 51110308998, 0308998
• Weight: 150
• Location on the vehicle: Front
• Color: Cool Blue Metallic - A27
• Category: Bumpers & Reinforcements

Bumper purpose and function

The presented bumper has been designed as a front body zone component for the Mini, responsible for absorbing part of the energy during minor impacts and for properly directing airflow around the bodywork. Thanks to its factory shape, it ensures proper fitment with the hood, fenders, and other front-end components, which facilitates installation and subsequent gap alignment.

As an element from the Bumpers and reinforcements group, the bumper serves as a base for mounting additional front body components, such as grilles, trim strips, or lighting elements, in accordance with the factory Mini design.

Cool Blue Metallic - A27 color and visual aspects

The Cool Blue Metallic - A27 shade is a characteristic metallic Mini paint that works well with chrome and black body accents. Using the original color allows for a reduction in the scope of paint work when replacing a damaged bumper, and in many cases, it enables the component to match the existing paint coating after proper preparation.

The metallic structure of the paint improves light reflection and emphasizes the bumper's contours, which visually refreshes the vehicle's front and restores its consistent, factory look.

Technical characteristics and installation

The bumper is intended for installation in the front part of the Mini body, maintaining factory mounting points. The construction provided by the manufacturer allows for proper connection with reinforcements, the bumper beam, and other structural front elements, which is important for both safety and the stability of the entire system.

The component has a specific weight, which is significant when selecting body parts – maintaining a mass similar to the original helps keep the proper load distribution in the front of the vehicle and does not negatively affect handling characteristics.

Condition and use in repairs

The product is offered as a used part, which is a cost-effective solution for post-accident repairs, restorations, or building a project based on the Mini R50/R52, where maintaining original geometry and compatibility with factory elements is a priority. A used bumper often allows for cost savings compared to new aftermarket replacements, while maintaining proper fitment to the body.

Selecting an original bumper with the correct color and vehicle placement facilitates the work of a body and paint shop, shortening the time required for fitting and preparing the component for installation.

Expanding repairs within Mini bumpers

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the front zone in your Mini and need other elements from the same group, such as additional reinforcements, beams, or covers, check the available parts in the Mini Bumpers and reinforcements category.

When selecting used body components, methods of selecting parts by manufacturer markings and compatibility with a specific model version can also be helpful – discussed in more detail in the article on selecting OEM components, which you can find here: Audi five-cylinder engine – legend and selection of used OEM parts.