BMW Mini Cooper 12 R56 R56N LCI Trunk Lid Tailgate Boot Lid Astro Black Metallic

BMW Mini Cooper 12 R56 R56N LCI Trunk Lid Tailgate Boot Lid Astro Black Metallic is an original body component from the Tailgates category, designed for installation at the rear of the vehicle. Finished in the factory Astro Black Metallic – A25 color, it ensures consistent body styling and proper rear-end geometry after accident repairs or the replacement of worn-out parts.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 2752015-ASB12
• Mark: Mini (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 2752015
• Substitutable numbers: 41002752015, 2752015
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Color: Astro Black Metallic - A25
• Category: Tailgates

Purpose and function of the tailgate

The presented tailgate is dedicated to Mini Cooper R56 series models and is mounted in the rear body area. It is responsible for properly closing the luggage compartment, ensuring body tightness, and providing stable mounting for rear vehicle equipment, such as lighting or interior trim elements (depending on the car's configuration).

As a structural body component, the tailgate influences:

• the rigidity and stability of the rear bodywork,
• secure closing of the trunk,
• proper alignment of body lines and fitment with fenders and the bumper.

Astro Black Metallic – A25 color and visual matching

The Astro Black Metallic – A25 finish allows for an aesthetic match with the factory paint of a Mini Cooper R56 in the same tone. For many users, this means the ability to minimize or completely eliminate the need for painting, provided the condition of the paint coating is acceptable relative to the rest of the body.

The metallic black characteristic of this color harmonizes well with the chrome and silver accents typical of Mini, emphasizing the car's cohesive, dynamic character.

Technical characteristics and installation

The tailgate is designed as a component mounted in the rear zone of the vehicle, maintaining factory mounting points. This allows for the use of original hinges, locks, and other body components intended for the Mini Cooper R56, which facilitates workshop work and reduces repair time.

As a part from the Tailgates category, it ensures:

• compatibility with the factory body geometry of the Mini Cooper R56,
• the possibility of transferring equipment from the previous tailgate (depending on vehicle configuration),
• preservation of original gaps and body lines after proper adjustment.

Used condition and advantages of choosing OE parts

The item is offered in used condition, which represents a reasonable compromise between repair costs and maintaining the quality characteristic of OE Mini parts. For many users and workshops, this means the possibility of an economical reconstruction of the rear bodywork while maintaining factory fitment and construction.

If you are considering whether a new or used part is a better choice in your case, the following article may be helpful: New or used? A comparison of costs and quality of car parts, where you will find practical comparisons and tips regarding component selection.

Expansion and other Mini tailgates

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the rear body zone in your Mini and need other elements from the same group, such as additional trunk lids, tailgates for other body versions, or alternative finish variants, check the available parts in the Mini Tailgates category.

Summary

BMW Mini Cooper 12 R56 R56N LCI Trunk Lid Tailgate Boot Lid Astro Black Metallic is a practical solution for owners and service centers looking for an original tailgate in Astro Black Metallic for repairing or restoring the rear body section. A used OE element from the Tailgates category allows for maintaining proper body fitment, reducing repair costs, and keeping the characteristic look of the Mini Cooper R56 in line with the factory model specification.