Mini Cooper One 1 R56 R57 Complete Rear Bumper Pure Silver Metallic - 900

Visual condition of the part

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

Mini Cooper One 1 R56 R57 Complete Rear Bumper Pure Silver Metallic is an original body component from the Bumpers and reinforcements category, designed for installation in the rear section of the vehicle. The paint in the Pure Silver Metallic - 900 shade ensures stylistic consistency with the factory body finish, and using a part from the same brand guarantees proper geometric fit and assembly.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 0430249-PS1
• Mark: Mini (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 0430249
• Substitutable numbers: 51120430249, 0430249, 7147871, 51127147876, 7147876
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Color: Pure Silver Metallic - 900
• Category: Bumpers & Reinforcements

Purpose and fitment for MINI Cooper R56/R57

The presented rear bumper has been designed specifically for the R56 and R57 generation MINI Cooper models, taking into account the characteristic body lines and the car's compact dimensions. Its placement in the rear area of the vehicle ensures proper coverage of the impact zone and compatibility with factory mounting points, which facilitates installation and reduces the need for additional bodywork modifications.

Color and body aesthetics

The applied Pure Silver Metallic - 900 color is a factory shade used by MINI, ensuring the bumper fits well within the manufacturer's original paint palette. The metallic coating gives the body a clean, modern look and allows for the aesthetic restoration of the car's lines following post-accident repairs or refurbishment. In many cases, this limits the scope of painting to local touch-ups to match the shade to the rest of the bodywork.

Technical and functional characteristics

As a component from the Bumpers and reinforcements category, the Mini Cooper One 1 R56 R57 Complete Rear Bumper Pure Silver Metallic is responsible for absorbing part of the energy during minor collisions and properly managing loads in the rear body zone. The construction is prepared to work with factory reinforcements, brackets, and equipment mounted in this part of the vehicle. This maintains the correct geometry of the rear body section, which is important for both safety and the proper alignment of the trunk lid, lights, and other body panels.

Condition, origin, and benefits of using OE parts

The offered bumper comes from the Mini brand and is a used component, which in practice means a beneficial combination of original manufacturing quality and an attractive price compared to new components. Using OE parts allows for maintaining factory body lines, proper panel gaps, and compatibility with original mounts, which facilitates workshop work and shortens repair time. For the user, this means a more predictable final result than in the case of aftermarket replacements with uncertain geometry.

Application in body and paint repairs

This Mini Cooper One 1 R56 R57 Complete Rear Bumper Pure Silver Metallic will work well both for standard replacement of a damaged element after a collision and for broader body restoration, e.g., after corrosion or previous unprofessional repairs. Thanks to its factory shape and preparation for original mounts, the body technician can focus on precise fitting and surface preparation, and the painter on achieving the appropriate structure and gloss in the Pure Silver Metallic - 900 shade.

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

For those interested in the broader context of body construction development and body components in the premium segment, an article discussing the evolution of flagship Mercedes models may be helpful – you can find it here: Evolution of the Mercedes S-Class – innovations and development of body parts.