BMW Mini Cooper R50 R53 Electrical Panoramic Glass Sliding Roof Sunroof Frame

MINI R50 R53 Sunroof Glass AS3 is an original body part from the Mini brand, designed for vehicles equipped with a sunroof. The AS3 standard glass provides appropriate tinting and user comfort, serving as a functional addition to the factory sliding roof system.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7039715
• Mark: Mini (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7039715
• Substitutable numbers: 54107039715, 7039715
• Category: Other Exterior Parts & Accessories

Technical Characteristics of the Sunroof Glass

The AS3 sunroof glass for Mini R50 and R53 models is designed to work with the factory tilt-and-slide mechanism. The use of AS3-class glass means increased tinting, which reduces interior heating and improves driving comfort on sunny days. The glass construction is adapted to the factory roof frame, facilitating installation and ensuring proper sealing.

Intended Use and Compatibility with Mini

The presented sunroof glass is categorized under Other Parts, but it is structurally dedicated to Mini R50/R53 body types. This ensures the correct geometry, glass thickness, and edge shape, which translates to proper fitment with the roof frame and seals. This allows for the preservation of factory watertightness and the correct operation of the sliding and tilting mechanism.

Benefits of Using Original AS3 Glass

Using AS3 glass in a Mini sunroof allows for:

• limiting the penetration of sunlight into the cabin,
• increasing thermal comfort while driving,
• maintaining a cohesive body appearance with other glazing,
• preserving the factory safety parameters and roof rigidity.

Choosing an original Mini OE part also provides guaranteed fitment with the factory guide and sealing system, without the need for body modifications.

Condition of the Part and Service Application

The offered sunroof glass is a used part, making it an attractive service solution for Mini R50/R53 owners looking for a replacement part after glass damage or mechanism failure. This type of component is suitable for both standard repairs and roof reconstruction after a collision or operational damage.

Application in Modernization Projects

The AS3 sunroof glass can also be used in modernization projects where maintaining the original character of the Mini while limiting costs is a priority. A used OEM part allows for the preservation of the vehicle's visual and technical consistency, which is important for both daily operation and subsequent resale of the car.

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