Mini Cabrio R52 Rear Bumper Panel PDC Astro Black Metallic - A25

Visual condition of the part

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

Mini Cabrio R52 Rear Bumper Panel PDC Astro Black Metallic - A25 is an original body component from the Bumpers and reinforcements group, designed for installation in the rear part of the vehicle. Thanks to its factory origin, it ensures a proper fit to the Mini body lines and visual consistency with other body panels. The paint in the Astro Black Metallic - A25 shade allows you to maintain the car's characteristic, dynamic look without the need to experiment with other colors.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 0309181-ASB
• Mark: Mini (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 0309181
• Substitutable numbers: 51120309181, 0309181
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Color: Astro Black Metallic - A25
• Category: Bumpers & Reinforcements

Purpose and function in the vehicle

The presented rear bumper is a body component mounted in the rear zone of the Mini, responsible for protecting the vehicle's structure and providing an aesthetic finish to the body lines. As a part from the Bumpers and reinforcements category, it works with other rear body components, such as the reinforcement beam, mounts, or trim elements, creating a cohesive protective and visual system.

Its placement in the rear of the vehicle makes the bumper the first line of defense in minor parking collisions, while also influencing the correct alignment of light reflections and panel gaps. Proper fitting of this part is important both for the appearance and for the correct installation of adjacent body elements.

Astro Black Metallic - A25 color and visual fit

The finish in Astro Black Metallic - A25 is a characteristic metallic black used by the factory in Mini models. This shade allows for:

• maintaining color consistency with the original body paint,
• reducing the need for additional painting when replacing the element with a part in the same color code,
• preserving the characteristic, dynamic look of the Mini, especially in configurations with contrasting styling accessories.

For Mini owners who want to restore the factory look of the rear body after a collision or local damage, using a bumper in the same paint code is a practical solution that reduces the time and scope of body and paint work.

Characteristics of the original Mini component

As a Mini brand product, the rear bumper has been designed with the factory mounting points and body geometry of the specific generation in mind. This means:

• predictable fit to factory mounts and brackets,
• maintaining proper gaps between the bumper and the trunk lid and fenders,
• compatibility with original additional elements, such as moldings, mounts, or covers.

This type of solution facilitates the work of body shops and workshops specializing in the brand, shortening installation time and minimizing the need for adjustments on the vehicle.

Used condition and service application

The offered bumper is a used item, which makes it a reasonable alternative to new parts for post-accident repairs, renovations, or budget body upgrades. In practice, such a solution allows you to:

• lower the cost of restoring the vehicle to working order after rear-end damage,
• maintain the original manufacturer's specification without resorting to replacements with uncertain fitment,
• speed up the repair process thanks to a ready-to-install element in the correct color.

For workshops specializing in the Mini brand, a used rear bumper is a functional service component that allows for efficient repair while maintaining the vehicle's factory character.

Repair zone expansion and additional materials

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 additional bumpers, reinforcements, or related covers, check out the available parts in the Mini Bumpers and reinforcements category.

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