Mini Cooper S R60 Cover Flap Towing Eye Rear Left N/S Cosmic Blue B13 9805943

Mini R60 Cooper S Tow Hook Cover Rear Bumper Left Cosmic Blue B13 9805943 is a precisely fitted body part from the Bumpers and Reinforcements category, designed for installation on the rear of the vehicle on the left side. The cover in Cosmic Blue Metallic - B13 color allows for an aesthetic closure of the tow hook opening, restoring the bumper's cohesive appearance and the proper aerodynamics of the car's rear.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 9806651-COB
• Mark: Mini (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 9806651
• Substitutable numbers: 51129806651, 9806651, 9805943
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Left
• Color: Cosmic Blue Metallic - B13
• Category: Bumpers & Reinforcements

Intended Use and Function of the Part

The left rear bumper tow hook cover has been specifically designed for Mini Cooper S R60 models, ensuring a proper fit with the bumper line and stable seating in the factory socket. The part serves a protective and aesthetic function – it masks the tow hook mounting opening, limits the ingress of dirt into the bumper's internal structure, and helps maintain an orderly appearance of the vehicle's rear.

Its placement on the vehicle in the rear, left bumper area makes the correct selection of this part crucial for maintaining the body line geometry and the proper installation of other bumper components.

Cosmic Blue Metallic - B13 Color and Visual Matching

The finish in Cosmic Blue Metallic - B13 allows for a seamless integration of the cover with the original Mini body paint in this color. The metallic paint structure provides a characteristic depth of color and appropriate light play on the surface, which is particularly important in the rear bumper area, highly visible during everyday use.

Thanks to its factory color, the part minimizes the need for additional painting, and when correctly selected according to paint code B13, it allows for a quick restoration of the bumper's uniform appearance after repair or replacement of a damaged cover.

Mounting and Usage Characteristics

The cover is a body part intended for installation in the factory bumper opening, which facilitates service work and reduces repair time. The part's design is adapted to the standard Mini R60 Cooper S bumper, so after proper installation, it does not require any additional modifications or adjustments.

• Dedicated placement in the rear, left part of the bumper.
• Compatibility with the Mini R60 Cooper S bumper structure.
• Limitation of dirt ingress into the tow hook mounting area.
• Restoration of the aesthetic appearance of the rear bodywork after repair.

The part belongs to the Bumpers and Reinforcements group, meaning it has been designed to work with the factory bumper structure and its reinforcements, without interfering with the vehicle's load-bearing structure.

Used Condition and Benefits of Choosing OE Parts

The cover is offered in used condition, which represents a reasonable compromise between repair cost and maintaining the original character of the vehicle. Choosing an original Mini part from this group allows for material and visual consistency with other body components, and also facilitates part identification by catalog numbers in service systems.

For users planning a more extensive restoration of the rear area, it is a good solution to reach for other parts from the same group – if you need additional components related to the Mini rear bumper, such as other covers, reinforcements, or caps, check the available parts in the Mini Bumpers and Reinforcements category.

Part Selection and Technical Knowledge

To correctly select the tow hook cover for a specific Mini R60 Cooper S model, it is worth paying attention to the color, body version, and placement on the vehicle. In service practice, OEM designations and interchangeable numbers are often used, which facilitates compatibility verification in manufacturer catalogs and parts selection systems.

If you are interested in a broader context of using original body parts and components in premium segment cars, including selection procedures by catalog numbers and the impact of used parts on vehicle durability, it is worth reading the guide: BMW – Sporty Performance and Precision. How Used Original Parts Extend the Life of the Bavarian Icon?.