BMW Mini Cooper R50 R55 R56 R57 Windscreen Rain Sensor Cover Trim Cap 6930280

The Mini R55 R56 Plastic Sensor Cover Housing is a precisely fitted part from the Window Seals and Trim category, designed for use in Mini vehicles. Its robust plastic construction ensures stable sensor mounting and a neat finish for the installation area, enhancing the component's protection against external factors.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 6930280
• Mark: Mini (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 6930280
• Substitutable numbers: 6930280, 61356930280, 61356927024, 6927024, 61356919102, 6919102, 64509184102, 9184102, 64509119701, 9119701, 64536982874, 6982874, 64536911946, 6911946
• Category: Window Seals, Gaskets & Trims

Sensor Cover Purpose and Function

The Plastic Sensor Cover Housing for Mini R55 and R56 models is responsible for protecting the sensor from dust, moisture, and minor mechanical damage. Thanks to its specifically shaped geometry, the element helps maintain the sensor's correct position relative to the body, which promotes stable operation of the systems the sensor is part of.

As a body part from the Window Seals and Trim group, the housing also contributes to organizing the mounting space, reducing the risk of accidental abrasion of wires or connectors near the sensor.

Construction and Material Properties

The element is made of plastic selected for its resistance to typical car operating conditions: temperature changes, contact with moisture, and standard mechanical loads. The housing's design is intended to:

• ensure stable seating of the sensor in its designated mounting location,
• limit the ingress of contaminants to sensitive sensor parts,
• maintain a consistent appearance of the trim elements in the given body area.

The plastic structure facilitates easy installation and removal, which is beneficial for sensor diagnostics or replacement, while maintaining adequate rigidity during daily operation.

Compatibility and Reference Numbers

The housing has been developed as an original part for the Mini brand, with an assigned OEM part number and a set of replacement numbers. The presence of multiple reference numbers simplifies the selection of the correct component based on service documentation or manufacturer catalogs, reducing the risk of purchasing an incompatible part.

This makes the product particularly useful for professional repairs and servicing of Mini vehicles, where maintaining compliance with factory specifications and proper fit with adjacent body and installation elements are crucial.

Product Condition and Service Application

The offered Mini R55 R56 Plastic Sensor Cover Housing is from the aftermarket, making it an attractive solution for economical repairs while preserving the character of original equipment. This type of part is especially useful when the factory cover has cracked, deformed, or been damaged during previous service work.

Replacing the sensor housing is recommended wherever:

• the sensor is exposed to direct contact with water or dirt,
• the mounting points or clips of the factory cover have been damaged,
• it is necessary to restore proper routing of wires and connectors in the mounting area.

Why Choose This Sensor Cover Housing

By using an original housing intended for the Mini R55 and R56, you gain assurance of proper fit with the body structure and compatibility with the factory sensor. This solution helps maintain the vehicle's technical consistency while reducing the risk of problems arising from the use of random aftermarket parts.

If you need other parts from the Window Seals and Trim category for this brand, check out the Mini window seals and trim available in our store to select a complete solution for your car.

For drivers interested in a broader context of component protection and the impact of individual systems on engine longevity, the advisory article: Engine Cooling System – Overheating, Repair, and Used Radiators, which discusses the relationships between component condition and engine lifespan, may be helpful.