BMW Mini Cabrio R52 Rear Left N/S Lateral Trim Side Panel Dark Blue

The left rear dark blue upholstery side panel for Mini Cabrio R52 is an original interior trim element designed for installation on the left rear side of the cabin. As part of the Door Upholstery group, it ensures a cohesive interior appearance and proper covering of the vehicle's rear side area, maintaining the factory character of the Mini Cabrio R52 model.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 6968593
• Mark: Mini (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 6968593
• Substitutable numbers: 51436968589, 6968589, 51436951463, 6951463, BG
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Left
• Color: Blue
• Category: Door Panels

Purpose and Fitment

The presented side panel has been specifically designed for the Mini Cabrio R52 model and is intended for installation in the rear left part of the vehicle. Its placement in this body area allows for the correct completion of the interior side trim, which is important for both aesthetics and the protection of structural elements and installations located behind the upholstery.

This element belongs to the Door Upholstery category, ensuring compatibility with the vehicle's factory body geometry and the interior styling of the Mini. The precise shape fit facilitates installation and minimizes the risk of unwanted gaps or squeaks during operation.

Material Characteristics and Color

The panel is an interior trim element designed to aesthetically cover the side of the body and provide a pleasant surface in the area of passenger contact with the trim. The dark blue color allows for a cohesive match with the factory interior configurations of the Mini Cabrio R52, which utilize contrasting yet subtle upholstery shades.

The choice of color is important not only visually but also practically – a darker shade better conceals typical signs of wear, which is crucial for elements installed in the rear cabin, exposed to contact with luggage or passenger clothing.

Functional Role and Importance in Interior Construction

The upholstery side panel serves several key functions in the interior structure of the Mini Cabrio R52:

• covers the rear side of the vehicle body,
• visually stabilizes the trim line between the body and other upholstery elements,
• creates an additional insulation layer between the cabin and the exterior shell,
• ensures a tidy finish for the upholstery edges in the area of the rear seat and side trim.

This allows the interior to retain its factory appearance, with all trim elements forming a cohesive and technically correct whole. A correctly selected side panel is particularly important for post-accident repairs, interior renovations, or restoring the car to its original specification.

Item Condition and Service Application

The offered panel is a used part, which is often a sensible solution in Mini service practice for interior repairs, especially in older generations like the Cabrio R52. A used original part helps maintain compatibility with factory construction solutions while reducing costs compared to new components, which can be difficult to obtain.

This solution is particularly useful for:

• local repairs after mechanical damage to the upholstery,
• comprehensive interior renovation after prolonged use,
• restoring the vehicle to its original condition after modifications by previous owners.

Compatibility within the Parts Group

The element has a dedicated OEM part number and associated replacement numbers, which facilitates verification of compatibility with a specific Mini Cabrio R52 configuration. In workshop practice, this allows for precise matching of the panel to the body version and year of manufacture, without the need for modifications or installation compromises.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the rear side area in your Mini and need other parts from the same group, such as side panels, upholstery inserts, or interior covers, check the available parts in the Mini Door Upholstery category.

For users interested in a broader technical context of vehicles, including differences in drivetrain construction and the selection of used components, an article comparing AWD systems from different brands may be helpful – you can find it here: xDrive, 4Matic, quattro or 4Motion – AWD system comparison.