Mini F56 Front Bumper Cooper S Trim Panel F55 Midnight Black Metallic - A94

Visual condition of the part

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

The Mini F56 Front Bumper Cooper S Trim Panel in Midnight Black Metallic – A94 is an original body component designed for front-end installation. The part belongs to the Bumpers and reinforcements group, making it a perfect fit for the factory styling line of Mini F55/F56 models and allowing for an aesthetic, technically correct repair of the vehicle's front end.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7379436-MNB
• Mark: Mini (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7379436
• Substitutable numbers: 51117379436, 7379436, BG
• Weight: 150
• Location on the vehicle: Front
• Color: Midnight Black Metallic - A94
• Category: Bumpers & Reinforcements

Purpose and function of the component

The front bumper trim panel has been designed specifically for the Cooper S version in the F56 and F55 body styles, ensuring proper fitment to the shape of the bumper and the characteristic contours of the Mini front end. Its placement at the front of the vehicle means the component is responsible for both aesthetics and the correct airflow around the bumper.

As a part from the Bumpers and reinforcements group, the panel works in conjunction with other front-end components, such as reinforcements, grilles, or moldings, to create a cohesive, factory-standard structural system.

Color and visual fitment

The finish in Midnight Black Metallic – A94 allows for maintaining the original look of the Mini body without the need for color changes within the bumper area. The metallic black blends well with the characteristic Cooper S details, emphasizing the dynamic character of the car's front.

The factory color facilitates matching with existing painted elements – in many cases, this limits the scope of paint work solely to a potential surface refresh, without the need for a full repaint of the entire bumper.

Technical and assembly aspects

The panel is structurally prepared for installation at the factory mounting points of the Mini F55/F56 bumper, which helps maintain proper gaps and joint lines with adjacent components. As a result, after correct installation, the front of the body regains a cohesive, serial appearance, and the bumper geometry remains consistent with the manufacturer's specifications.

The appropriately selected weight of the element promotes the maintenance of proper load distribution in the front zone, which is important for precise bumper alignment and the stability of the mounts during vehicle operation.

Condition and service application

The offered bumper panel is a used part, intended primarily for post-accident repairs, replacement of damaged front-end components, or restoring the original body appearance after tuning modifications. Choosing an original Mini component allows you to reduce the risk of fitment issues typical of aftermarket parts with universal geometry.

The element will prove useful both in professional body and paint shops, as well as in workshops specializing in the Mini brand, where assembly repeatability and compliance with factory quality standards are essential.

Expanding your Mini front-end repair

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the front bumper area in your Mini and need other elements from the same group, such as additional panels, moldings, or reinforcements, check out the available parts in the Mini Bumpers and reinforcements category.

Service knowledge and operation

When working on the body and powertrain, it is worth knowing the typical structural weak points of individual models. For users interested in the failure rates of BMW power units, an article describing the critical E90 series engines may be helpful – you can find it here: Faulty BMW E90 engines – a practical guide to problematic units.