Mini Cooper S R55 R56 R57 Front Bumper Trim Panel Chili Red - 851

Visual condition of the part

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

Mini Cooper S R55 R56 R57 Front Bumper Trim Panel Chili Red is an original body component from the Bumpers and reinforcements group, designed for installation at the front of the vehicle. It ensures proper airflow management, protection of critical components, and a consistent, dynamic look characteristic of the Cooper S version in Chili Red - 851 color.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 0430242-CHRED
• Mark: Mini (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 0430242
• Substitutable numbers: 51110430242, 0430242, 51112756497, 2756497, 51117147856, 7147856, 7147854
• Weight: 150
• Location on the vehicle: Front
• Color: Chili Red - 851
• Category: Bumpers & Reinforcements

Purpose and fitment

The presented bumper has been designed specifically for Mini R55 and R56 series models in the Cooper S version, taking into account the factory body geometry and mounting points. The placement on the vehicle is defined as the front, meaning the component works with the front panel, headlights, hood, and lower covers, maintaining the manufacturer's design line.

Thanks to the use of an original design, the bumper allows for maintaining proper assembly gaps, which translates into aesthetics and the correct operation of adjacent elements, such as grilles, moldings, or reinforcements.

Technical characteristics and color

The bumper belongs to the Bumpers and reinforcements group, which means it serves both a protective and structural function in the front part of the body. The construction is prepared to work with factory mounting points in the Mini Cooper S, and the weight of the element has been selected so as not to negatively affect the load distribution in the frontal zone.

The Chili Red - 851 color is a characteristic, intense red used by the Mini manufacturer, allowing for visual consistency with other body panels. For users who care about aesthetics, it is important that the use of the factory shade makes it easier to match the paint during any potential body and paint work.

Condition, origin, and advantages of use

The item comes from the Mini brand's offer and is a used part, which in practice means a beneficial combination of original manufacturing quality and an attractive price compared to new components. Using an original bumper from this series allows you to maintain the factory character of the car without the need to adjust replacements with uncertain geometry.

Key advantages of using this bumper in a Mini Cooper S include:

• maintaining the original body line and fitment to adjacent elements,
• factory Chili Red - 851 color scheme, facilitating paint work,
• compatibility with the front structure of the R55/R56 series vehicle,
• possibility of economical repair of the frontal zone while maintaining manufacturer standards.

Use in repairs and upgrades

The Mini Cooper S R55 R56 R57 Front Bumper Trim Panel Chili Red will work well both for post-accident repairs and for refreshing the bodywork when the existing element is damaged or deformed. Replacing the bumper with an original component allows you to restore the proper operation of the frontal zone, including proper airflow to the radiator and other components located at the front of the vehicle.

In the case of more extensive bodywork involving reinforcements, beams, or additional covers, using a bumper from the same construction group minimizes the risk of assembly problems and leaks within the front panel.

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

Additional technical support

For larger service projects involving not only the body but also the drivetrain, it is worth ensuring a consistent selection of mechanical components. In the context of diagnostics and selection of drivetrain elements, an article describing the practical aspects of clutch and dual-mass flywheel operation may be helpful – you can find it here: Clutch and dual-mass flywheel – diagnostics and selection of drivetrain parts.