Mini F56 Rear Bumper Towing Eye Hook Flap Cover Electric Blue II Metallic - B86

Rear Bumper Tow Hook Cover for Mini F56 in Electric Blue II Metallic B86 is an original body part designed for installation on the rear of the vehicle. It provides an aesthetic finish to the tow eye opening, while also helping to maintain a cohesive bumper appearance in a distinctive metallic paint shade. This is a practical solution for users who wish to restore the factory look of their Mini's rear after damage or loss of the original cover.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7380012-ELBII
• Mark: Mini (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7380012
• Substitutable numbers: 51317380012, 7380012, 7315504
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Color: Electric Blue II Metallic - B86
• Category: Other Exterior Parts & Accessories

Intended Use and Function of the Part

The presented tow hook cover is dedicated to the rear bumper of the Mini F56 and is installed in the area where the tow eye socket is located. Its purpose is to:

• conceal the technical opening in the bumper,
• protect the interior of the bumper from dirt and moisture,
• maintain a consistent body line at the rear of the car.

Thanks to its precise fit for the specific Mini body model, the cover ensures proper alignment with the bumper surface and stable seating in the original mounting points.

Color and Visual Match

The part is finished in the factory color Electric Blue II Metallic B86, characteristic of selected Mini F56 configurations. The metallic paint ensures:

• consistency with the original bumper finish,
• an aesthetically pleasing tonal transition between the cover and the rest of the body,
• reduced need for additional painting while maintaining color code compliance.

For owners of vehicles in this shade, this is a convenient solution that allows for a quick restoration of the uniform appearance of the car's rear without the need for "eyeballing" color matching.

Mounting Characteristics

The Mini F56 rear bumper tow hook cover has been designed as a part compatible with the bumper's factory geometry. This means that:

• it fits the original tow eye opening at the rear of the vehicle,
• it utilizes the mounting points provided by the manufacturer,
• after correct installation, it creates a flush surface with the bumper line.

As a result, the part can be used for both accident repairs and for replacing missing body details after previous disassemblies.

Condition and Practical Application

The offered cover is a used part, which in practice means it comes from a dismantled vehicle and may show signs of wear typical for body parts. For many users, this is an advantageous solution as it allows for selecting a component with a similar degree of visual wear to the rest of the bumper, without the effect of a "new fragment" on older paintwork.

This solution is particularly useful in situations where the priority is a functional and aesthetic replacement of a missing part, while maintaining reasonable repair costs and compliance with the original Mini specifications.

Related Categories and Technical Materials

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the rear body section of your Mini and need other parts from the same group, such as additional covers, flaps, or small mounting details, check the available parts in the Other Mini category.

For a comparison of technical solutions used in sports versions of other brands, including engines, brakes, and chassis, an article describing the differences between standard and sports versions may be helpful – you can find it here: Audi RS vs. Other Models – What Lies Under the Hood and Chassis?.