Deformation Element Mini F56 F55 Front Right O/S Midnight Black - A94 7297244

Front Right Deformation Element for Mini F56/F55 in Midnight Black Metallic A94 is an original body component from the Front Fenders group, designed for installation on the passenger side. This is a precisely engineered crash zone element that helps restore the vehicle's original front-end geometry after a collision or during professional body repair.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7374528-MNB
• Mark: Mini (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7374528
• Substitutable numbers: 41007374528, 7374528, 7297244
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Right
• Color: Midnight Black Metallic - A94
• Category: Fenders

Purpose and Function of the Deformation Element

The described deformation element is part of the Mini's front body structure, operating in the area of the right fender mounting and the crash zone. Its task is to controllably absorb and dissipate impact energy, as well as to provide proper support for adjacent body panels.

Thanks to its factory geometry and compatibility with the F56/F55 platform, the component allows for:

• restoring the correct front-end line on the right side,
• maintaining proper gaps between the fender, hood, and bumper,
• ensuring compliance with factory mounting points.

Midnight Black Metallic A94 Color and Installation Benefits

The element is finished in Midnight Black Metallic A94 paint, which is significant both aesthetically and practically. In many cases, this allows for limiting the scope of painting work, especially when the repaired car has the same color code.

The main advantages of this solution include:

• visual consistency with existing body panels in the same color,
• potential reduction in repair time due to limited painting,
• easier quality control of the element's fit with adjacent body parts.

Vehicle Placement and Fitment

The element is designed for installation in the front – right side zone, which is crucial for part selection in case of accident repairs. Precise placement on the vehicle allows for maintaining:

• proper body line guidance on the passenger side,
• correct positioning of the front right fender relative to the hood and headlight,
• compliance with the structural support's factory mounting points.

As an original Mini component from the Front Fenders category, the part is designed to maintain the safety and body rigidity parameters intended by the manufacturer.

Product Characteristics and Application in Repairs

The offered deformation element is a used part, which in workshop practice often represents a reasonable compromise between repair cost and maintaining the original vehicle structure. For professional reconstruction of the Mini F56/F55 front end, it allows for:

• restoring the original structural support in the right fender area,
• maintaining compatibility with original mountings and accessories,
• reducing the need for additional bodywork modifications.

This makes the part suitable for both specialized body and paint shops, as well as workshops specializing in Mini body reconstructions.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the front body zone in your Mini and need other elements from the same group, such as panels, reinforcements, or mountings related to the right panel, check the available parts in the Mini Front Fenders category.

If you are considering using used components for other brands as well and want to better understand when used parts are a cost-effective solution, an article describing practical examples and selection principles might be helpful – you can find it here: Volkswagen – solidity and reliability. Why used VW parts are a sensible choice?.