BMW Mini Cooper R55 R56 Right O/S Engine Hood Bonnet Hinge Nightfire Red - 857

Right Engine Hood Hinge for Mini Cooper R55/R56 in Nightfire Red Metallic - 857 is an original body part designed for precise guidance and support of the engine cover on the driver's or passenger's side, depending on the market. This used component from the Hoods category ensures proper opening and closing geometry of the hood, which translates to safe operation and stable fit with other front body elements.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 2751204-NR
• Mark: Mini (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7211640
• Substitutable numbers: 2751204, 41007211640, 7211640, 51232754740, 2754740, AS
• Location on the vehicle: Right
• Color: Nightfire Red Metallic - 857
• Category: Bonnet Panels

Purpose and Technical Function

The presented right hood hinge has been specifically designed for Mini Cooper R55/R56 models, guaranteeing correct mounting points and compatibility with the factory front body structure. It is responsible for:

• stable hood guidance during opening and closing,
• maintaining the correct position of the cover relative to the fenders and front panel,
• limiting unwanted play and vibrations of the hood while driving.

Its placement on the right side of the vehicle allows for maintaining the factory hinge system geometry, which is crucial for even load distribution and the durability of the entire hood mounting.

Nightfire Red Metallic - 857 Color and Visual Aspects

The hinge is factory finished in Nightfire Red Metallic - 857, characteristic of many Mini models. This can make it a beneficial solution for repairs where maintaining color consistency of visible elements when the hood is open or in edge areas is important.

Choosing a part in the appropriate shade of metallic paint reduces the need for additional painting work in areas where the hinge is partially visible, speeding up the repair process and facilitating the maintenance of engine bay aesthetics.

Benefits of Using an Original Mini Hood Hinge

Using an original hood hinge in a Mini Cooper R55/R56 offers a number of practical technical benefits:

• maintaining factory mounting points and hood opening kinematics,
• easier adjustment of gaps between the hood and adjacent body elements,
• reducing the risk of the hood colliding with other components when fully open,
• structural consistency with other elements of the front vehicle support system.

For users and workshops, this means simpler installation, predictable component behavior during operation, and better compatibility with original Mini solutions.

Used Condition and Service Application

This part comes from the secondary market, making it an attractive solution for accident repairs, bodywork service, or vehicle reconstruction where structural conformity with the original and cost control are important. A used hood hinge can be successfully used as a replacement when the original part has become deformed, corroded, or mechanically damaged.

Expanding Repairs in the Mini Front Body Area

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the front body area in your Mini and need other parts from the same group, such as additional hood hinges, brackets, or engine cover mounting elements, check the available parts in the Mini Hoods category.

To better plan service work on your vehicle and understand the impact of the condition of support and body elements on driving comfort and safety, it is worth consulting the guide on the suspension system – detailed information can be found in the article Suspension System – A Comprehensive Guide to Shock Absorbers, Control Arms, and Stabilizers.