Mini Cooper R55 R56 Front Bumper Trim Panel Left N/S Lightning Blue 2751561

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

Mini Cooper R55 R56 Front Bumper Trim Panel Left N/S Lightning Blue is a precisely fitted component from the Bumper inserts and covers category, designed for the front body section. Thanks to its factory shape and correct profile, it ensures an aesthetic finish for the fog light area and stable mounting in the bumper. The paint in Lightning Blue Metallic - A63 shade allows for maintaining visual consistency with the original body color.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 0430223-LB
• Mark: Mini (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 0430223
• Substitutable numbers: 51110430223, 0430223, 2751561
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Color: Lightning Blue Metallic - A63
• Category: Bumper Inserts & Covers

Purpose and fitment

The cover is designed for installation on the front of the vehicle, on the left side, in Mini R55 and R56 series models equipped with a bumper fog light. The construction, based on the manufacturer's solution, ensures proper fitment with the factory bumper, without the need for modifications or forced adjustments.

The element belongs to the Bumper inserts and covers group, which means it is responsible for the aesthetic closure of the fog light recess and protection of this area against dirt and minor mechanical damage.

Color and finish

The cover is finished in Lightning Blue Metallic - A63, characteristic of selected Mini configurations. The metallic paint ensures consistency with the body line, and the correct shade matching helps reduce the need for additional painting when replacing the element with a used one.

Choosing the right color is particularly important in the front part of the car, where any differences in shade are easily noticeable. Using a cover in the same paint code helps maintain a uniform look of the bumper and fog lights.

Protective and functional role

The fog light trim cover performs several key functions in the Mini front bumper area:

• stabilizes the area around the fog light, improving the visual finish of the bumper,
• limits the ingress of contaminants into the fog light housing area,
• supports proper airflow guidance in the lower part of the bumper.

Thanks to the preservation of the original geometry, the element works well with factory mounting points, which facilitates installation and subsequent service removal.

Condition and service application

The element is in used condition, making it an attractive solution for post-accident repairs, point visual corrections, or restoring the car to a factory-like state at controlled costs. Replacing the cover is a typical service operation in the case of parking damage, bumper cracks in the fog light area, or local paint repairs.

Expanding bumper area upgrades

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the front bumper area in your Mini and need other elements from the same group, such as additional inserts, covers, or trims around the fog lights, check the available parts in the Mini bumper inserts and covers category.

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