Mini Cooper S R55 R56 Air Inlet Grille Bonnet Hood Midnight Black A94 2751736

Visual condition of the part 

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos. 

Mini Cooper S R55 R56 Air Inlet Grille Bonnet Hood Midnight Black is an original component from the Grilles and radiator covers group, designed for installation in the front part of the body. The precisely shaped air inlet improves the aesthetics of the hood while maintaining the factory geometry and fit characteristic of the Mini brand. Finished in the elegant Midnight Black Metallic - A94 color, it allows for a consistent restoration or refreshment of the vehicle's front appearance.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 0430302-MNB1
• Mark: Mini (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 0430302
• Substitutable numbers: 2757697, 51132757697, 2751736, 51132751736, 0430302, 51130430302
• Location on the vehicle: Front
• Color: Midnight Black Metallic - A94
• Category: Grilles

Purpose and function in the vehicle

The presented air inlet is a component mounted in the front body zone, directly on the hood. Its task is to organize the airflow in the hood area and aesthetically complete the front line characteristic of the Cooper S version. Thanks to a design consistent with factory solutions, proper mounting gaps and compatibility with surrounding body elements are maintained.

Exterior appearance and Midnight Black Metallic - A94 color

The Midnight Black Metallic - A94 color is a dark, metallic finish that blends well with both light and dark Mini body paints. The metallic structure of the coating gives the inlet a subdued yet clearly refined character, allowing for the aesthetic replacement of a damaged element or visual matching to the factory styling package.

The inlet, as a part from the Grilles and radiator covers group, contributes to the visual identity of the car's front – its shape and color are important both for the perception of the styling and for consistency with other shielding elements.

Mounting characteristics and fitment

The element has been designed as a component compliant with Mini factory standards, which facilitates installation in place of the original hood inlet. The correct geometry of the mounts and the profile matched to the hood's contours are maintained, ensuring even fitment with the hood surface and adjacent body elements after installation.

In practice, this means that with a properly prepared hood surface, it is possible to achieve a stable seating of the inlet without the need for interference with the body structure. This type of solution is particularly beneficial for post-accident repairs and when replacing worn or damaged exterior elements.

Condition of the element and service application

The air inlet is offered as a used part, which makes it a reasonable choice for service repairs where maintaining the original specification while optimizing costs is important. This type of component will work well both for standard replacement of a damaged inlet and for stage-by-stage rebuilding of the vehicle's front after body and paint repairs.

For workshops and services specializing in the Mini brand, using an original inlet from this group allows for maintaining visual and technical consistency with other body elements, which is essential when carrying out repairs in accordance with factory guidelines.

Expansion of Mini front modernization

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the front area of your Mini and need other elements from the same group, such as additional inlets, covers, or grilles, check the available parts in the Mini Grilles and radiator covers category.

If you are simultaneously considering improving interior ergonomics by changing the steering wheel to a more advanced model, you will find useful information in the article Personalization and ergonomics – when is it worth replacing the steering wheel with a premium model?, which discusses the practical aspects of choosing sports and premium steering wheels.