Mini Cooper One R50 R52 R53 Radiator Grille Top Trim Black 0140259

Mini R50 R52 Grille Black is an original part from the Grilles and Radiator Grilles category, designed for Mini R50 and R52 models. The black grille allows you to restore the factory look of the car's front end, while also ensuring proper airflow to the cooling system, which is important for stable engine operation.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 140259
• Mark: Mini (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 0140259
• Substitutable numbers: 51130140259, 0140259, KZ
• Color: Black
• Category: Grilles

Intended Use and Fitment for Mini R50 / R52

The presented grille has been designed with Mini R50 and R52 body styles in mind, ensuring correct proportions and styling lines characteristic of these generations. As a part from the Grilles and Radiator Grilles group, it is structurally adapted to factory mounting points, which facilitates installation and minimizes the need for modifications.

Proper fitment is important not only visually but also functionally – a correctly chosen radiator grille helps maintain the airflow designed by the manufacturer through the radiator and engine compartment.

Construction and Color Characteristics

The grille features a Black finish, which complements both light and dark Mini body paint colors. The black finish allows for a cohesive, understated front end or can emphasize contrast with other bumper elements.

As an original Mini part, the grille maintains the correct geometry of its fins and openings, which contributes to:

• stable mounting in the bumper,
• proper operation of the cooling system,
• aesthetic integration with other front-end vehicle components.

Item Condition and Benefits of Choosing a Used Part

The product is in the used body parts category, which allows for a significant reduction in repair costs compared to new parts. With correct geometry and mounting points preserved, a used radiator grille is a sensible choice for post-accident repairs, front-end restoration, or returning the car to its original specifications.

Choosing a used Mini grille is a good solution when you want to:

• maintain the original appearance of the vehicle,
• control service costs,
• ensure compliance with factory design solutions.

If you want to learn more about the cost-effectiveness of refurbishing and installing used components, check out the article: rising repair costs and the boom in used parts – how to save on car servicing.

Why Choose an Original Mini Grille

An original Mini radiator grille ensures stylistic consistency with other body elements and predictable performance in use. Maintaining factory dimensions and shape translates to:

• easier installation without custom fabrication of mounts,
• no issues with misalignment with the bumper,
• preserving the vehicle's visual value upon potential resale.

Additionally, using an original grille in Black allows you to maintain the characteristic, classic Mini look, without the risk of accidental differences in shade or material texture.

Supplement: Other Mini Grilles and Radiator Grilles

If you are also looking for other items from the Grilles and Radiator Grilles category dedicated to this brand, check out the Mini grilles and radiator grilles available in our store to select the component that best suits your body version and repair scope.