Mini Cooper S R56 R57 Complete Rear Bumper Trim Panel Chili Red - 851

Visual condition of the part

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

Mini Cooper S R56 R57 Complete Rear Bumper Trim Panel Chili Red is a precisely fitted body component from the Bumpers and reinforcements group, designed for installation in the rear part of the vehicle. The accurately matched Chili Red - 851 color ensures stylistic consistency of the bodywork, and the correct placement on the vehicle guarantees proper integration with other body elements.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 0430252-CHRED2
• Mark: Mini (Genuine OE)
• OEM Part Number: 0430252
• Substitutable numbers: 51120430252, 0430252, BG
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Color: Chili Red - 851
• Category: Bumpers & Reinforcements

Purpose and fitment

The offered rear bumper has been designed specifically for Mini R56 series models in the Cooper S version, taking into account the characteristic body geometry and the sporty lines of this model. Its placement in the rear zone of the vehicle ensures proper edge alignment, fitment to the tailgate, and lighting elements, which translates into stable mounting and an aesthetic appearance.

As a Mini brand component, the bumper is structurally prepared to work with factory mounting points, which facilitates service work and limits the need for additional modifications. Thanks to this, it is a functional solution for both post-accident repairs and refreshing the bodywork.

Technical characteristics and color

The placement on the vehicle in the rear area allows for effective absorption of loads acting on the rear part of the body, in accordance with the design assumptions of the Bumpers and reinforcements group. The shape and profile of the bumper are adapted to the Cooper S line, which promotes maintaining proper aerodynamics and the correct operation of adjacent elements.

The Chili Red - 851 color is a characteristic, intense red used in Mini models, which allows for a visually consistent restoration of the vehicle's original appearance. Proper shade matching is particularly important during partial repairs, when only the rear bumper is replaced and the remaining body elements remain untouched by paintwork.

Use in repairs and upgrades

Mini Cooper S R56 R57 Complete Rear Bumper Trim Panel Chili Red will prove useful in several typical service scenarios:

• repairs after collisions in the rear part of the vehicle,
• restoring the factory look of the bodywork after operational damage,
• visual modernization of the car by using a bumper consistent with the Cooper S version.

Thanks to the proper fit to the body structure, the installation proceeds in an orderly manner, and after installation, the bumper works with other body elements, maintaining the side and rear lines of the vehicle. This solution allows for achieving a consistent visual effect and correctly recreating the factory geometry.

Benefits of using an original Mini solution

Using a component from the Bumpers and reinforcements group dedicated to the Mini R56 Cooper S brings a number of practical benefits:

• maintaining the characteristics of the rear body zone designed by the manufacturer,
• secure fit to factory mounting points,
• color consistency thanks to the use of the Chili Red - 851 shade,
• easier service work thanks to the predictable geometry of the component.

A bumper configured in this way allows for a technically correct repair, while simultaneously supporting the maintenance of the vehicle's value by preserving the original Mini Cooper S styling.

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

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