Front Door Mini R50 R52 R53 Cooper One Left N/S Astro Black Metallic - A25

Visual condition of the part

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

Front Door Mini R50 R52 R53 Cooper One Left N/S Astro Black Metallic - A25 in Astro Black Metallic – A25 is an original body component from the Doors and door panels category, designed for first-generation Mini One and Cooper models. This is a solution for users seeking factory fitment, consistent styling, and solid construction when repairing the side of the vehicle body.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7202911-ASB1
• Mark: Mini (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7202911
• Substitutable numbers: 41517202911, 7202911, 41517033209, 41517133943, 7033209, 7133943, BG
• Weight: 150
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Color: Astro Black Metallic - A25
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Application and fitment for Mini R50/R52/R53

The offered item is a complete front left door, ready for installation in Mini R50, R52, and R53 series bodies in One and Cooper versions. The vehicle placement is clearly defined as the front driver's side, which facilitates part selection for post-accident repairs, bodywork corrections, or replacing corroded panels.

Thanks to the use of the original design, the door maintains proper body lines, factory gaps, and hinge and lock geometry, which translates into correct closing, stable window operation, and proper seal performance.

Astro Black Metallic – A25 color and aesthetic values

The door is finished in Astro Black Metallic – A25 paint, characteristic of many first-generation Mini vehicles. The metallic coating ensures consistency with the manufacturer's original color palette, which in many cases allows for minimizing the scope of paintwork or focusing only on local shade matching.

For users concerned about the vehicle's appearance, it is important that using the factory color helps maintain a uniform style for the entire side of the vehicle and improves the potential resale value of the car after a professionally performed repair.

Technical and structural characteristics

The front left door of the Mini has been designed as a load-bearing element of the side body structure, working in conjunction with hinges, the lock, the window, and the sill and roof seals. The appropriately selected weight of the door promotes stable hinge operation and reduces stress during frequent opening and closing, which is significant in daily use.

The item has assigned OEM part numbers and interchangeable numbers, which facilitates verification of compatibility with a specific equipment version and vehicle year. This allows the workshop or user to precisely confirm compatibility with a given Mini unit, minimizing the risk of selecting the wrong door panel.

Condition, origin, and benefits of installation

The door comes from the used body parts segment, which allows for a significant reduction in repair costs compared to new panels, while maintaining original geometry and factory build quality. This is a practical solution for drivers who want to restore full functionality and aesthetics to the side of the vehicle without overstretching their budget.

Using original Mini doors from the same body generation facilitates plug-in installation in terms of bodywork – mounting points, character lines, and the shape of the window frame are consistent with factory design assumptions, which shortens workshop time and limits the need for additional modifications.

Expanding the door zone and related components

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the door zone in your Mini and need other components from the same group, such as skins, frames, or reinforcements, check the available parts in the Mini Doors and door panels category.

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