Mini R56 Door Front Right O/S R55 R57 Kite Blue Metallic - B48

Listing details and visual condition of the part

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

The offer applies to the bare door – without handle, window, lock, trims, or any other accessories.

There is an option to purchase a complete door for an additional fee of 80 GBP.

Mini R56 Front Right Door R57 Kite Blue - B48 is an original body part from the Doors and door panels group, designed for installation on the front right side of the vehicle. Thanks to its factory origin, it ensures precise fit to the Mini's construction and consistency of body lines. The characteristic Kite Blue Metallic - B48 paint allows you to maintain the car's original appearance without the need to change the color concept.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 2755936-KBM1
• Mark: Mini (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 2755936
• Substitutable numbers: 41002755936, 2755936, 41002754842, 2754842, BG, 51117033704, 7033704
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Right
• Color: Kite Blue Metallic - B48
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and Fitment for Mini

The presented front right door has been designed specifically for Mini models from the R56/R57 family, which translates to proper alignment with fenders, sills, pillars, and factory seals. Its placement in the front area, on the passenger side, guarantees compatibility with original mounting points for hinges, locks, and additional equipment installed in the specific vehicle instance.

By maintaining the door's original construction geometry, it is possible to correctly set the gaps between body elements, which limits the risk of leaks, rattles, or improper lock operation. This is particularly important in post-accident repairs, where stability and dimensional repeatability are crucial.

Kite Blue Metallic - B48 Color and Painting Benefits

The door is finished in the original Kite Blue Metallic - B48 color, characteristic of selected Mini versions. Using the factory metallic shade can, in many cases, limit the scope of painting work to potential touch-ups rather than a full repaint of the part. This offers real savings in time and cost while maintaining the visual consistency of the entire body.

The metallic paint finish provides an aesthetic, modern look and good matching with other body panels in the same color. With a properly executed restoration of the vehicle's side area, it is possible to achieve a uniform tonal transition between the door and adjacent elements.

Characteristics of a Used Part

As a part from the aftermarket, the Mini front right door is a practical solution for post-accident repairs, replacing corroded panels, or restoring a car to a factory-like condition. A used body component often allows for the preservation of the original sheet metal structure and factory creases, which facilitates installation and subsequent alignment of adjacent parts.

Choosing an original used door also helps reduce the risk of fitment issues, which are common with aftermarket replacements of different geometry. Maintaining the correct structural rigidity of the door is important for both user comfort (closing, seal operation) and passive vehicle safety.

Application in Body Repairs and Modernizations

The Mini front right door in Kite Blue Metallic - B48 is suitable for both standard replacement of a damaged part and more extensive restoration projects. It can be used in:

• repairs after side collisions in the front area,
• restoring the original body line after previous improper repairs,
• reconstruction projects where preserving the Mini's factory character is key.

Thanks to its compatibility with factory mounting points, the door can be integrated with the vehicle's existing wiring, hardware, and accessories, according to the specific vehicle's configuration.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the side body area on your Mini and need other parts from the same group, such as skins, panels, or complete door shells, check the available parts in the Mini Doors and door panels category.

For those interested in a broader context of using body parts and aftermarket components, including in premium cars, an article discussing the differences between series components and sports lines might be helpful – you can find it here: BMW M Performance: What's the difference between BMW M components and standard ones?.