Mini Cooper One R50 Fuel Filler Cover Flap 0148459 Black-eye Purple

The Mini Cooper One R50 fuel filler flap in Black-eye Purple Metallic A24 is an original body part designed for precise replacement of a damaged filler cover. This used, factory component ensures proper fitment with the car body, maintains body lines, and color consistency with the vehicle's paintwork.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: P0148459-PUR
• Mark: Mini (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 0148459
• Substitutable numbers: 51170148459, 0148459, PK, 51163452574, 3452574
• Color: Black-eye Purple Metallic - A24
• Category: Other Starters, Alternators, ECUs & Wiring

Application and Fitment for Mini Cooper One R50

The fuel filler cover for Mini Cooper One R50 is designed as an OEM part, thus retaining its factory geometry, mounting points, and appropriate rigidity. This solution is intended for users who wish to restore full functionality and aesthetics to the fuel filler area after mechanical damage or corrosion.

The original design ensures:

• correct closing and stable holding of the flap in the closed position,
• proper alignment with the wheel arch and fender line,
• compatibility with the factory opening mechanism and hinge.

Black-eye Purple Metallic A24 Color and Body Aesthetics

The part is finished in the Black-eye Purple Metallic A24 paint, characteristic of selected Mini versions. This allows the flap to maintain visual consistency with the car body without the need for additional painting (provided the car has the same paint code). The metallic finish harmonizes well with the body's contours, emphasizing Mini's distinctive style.

This is a practical solution for situations where the existing cover is scratched, dented, or shows visible signs of repair – replacing it with an original, used part helps to limit costs while maintaining the vehicle's aesthetics at an appropriate level.

Characteristics of a Used OEM Part

As a used Mini part, the fuel filler flap comes from a vehicle disassembly and retains the manufacturer's factory specifications. This means:

• original quality of material and workmanship,
• compliance with factory assembly tolerances,
• no fitment issues with the standard Mini Cooper One R50 body.

Choosing an OEM component from the aftermarket is beneficial both economically and technically – it allows for maintaining the vehicle's original construction without using replacements of uncertain origin.

Installation and Practical Benefits

The Mini Cooper One R50 fuel filler flap is designed for installation in place of the factory element, using existing mounting points. This limits servicing work to basic disassembly and installation procedures, without the need for body modifications.

Replacing a damaged cover with an original part in the Black-eye Purple Metallic A24 color allows you to:

• restore proper protection of the fuel filler from dirt and moisture,
• maintain the aesthetics of the side body section,
• preserve visual consistency with other painted panels.

If you are looking for a quick repair using used OEM parts, it's worth reading the article on the impact of part availability on service time: how used OEM parts shorten repair time in a workshop.

Category, Brand, and Related Content

The presented fuel filler flap belongs to the Other category, which includes various original body and equipment parts for Mini. If you are looking for other products from the Other category dedicated to this brand, check our offer: Mini Other.

To compare the characteristics of factory solutions used in different brands and sports versions, you can read an analysis of the construction and components in Audi sports models: Audi RS vs other models – what lies under the hood and chassis?.

Summary

The Mini Cooper One R50 – Black-eye Purple Metallic A24 fuel filler flap is an original, used body part that allows for restoring the functionality and cohesive appearance of the fuel filler area. Its factory origin, compliance with the R50 model's construction, and paint in the correct color code make this part a practical solution for accident repairs and aesthetic improvements.