Mini Cooper R50 R52 Front Bumper Panel Pepper White - 850

Visual condition of the part

Possible scratches and paint chips – condition as shown in the product photos.

Mini Cooper R50 R52 Front Bumper Panel Pepper White is an original body component from the Bumpers and reinforcements category, designed for installation in the front section of the vehicle. Thanks to the factory Pepper White – 850 shade, it ensures a consistent body appearance and facilitates color matching during post-accident repairs or restoration.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 0308997-PW
• Mark: Mini (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 0308997
• Substitutable numbers: 51110308997, 0308997
• Location on the vehicle: Front
• Color: Pepper White - 850
• Category: Bumpers & Reinforcements

Purpose and fitment for Mini Cooper R50/R52

The presented front bumper panel has been designed specifically for Mini Cooper R50 and R52 models, which translates into a proper fit with the body lines, headlights, and hood. Its placement in the front zone of the vehicle allows for the restoration of the correct bumper geometry after a collision or during a comprehensive front-end restoration.

The original construction ensures that factory mounting points are preserved, which facilitates installation and limits the need for additional bodywork modifications. This is a particularly beneficial solution for repairs performed in accordance with the manufacturer's technology.

Pepper White – 850 color and aesthetic values

The panel is finished in the characteristic Mini shade of Pepper White – 850, making it a perfect match for the body styling of these models. Using the factory color:

• facilitates matching to the existing paint on the vehicle,
• limits the scope of potential paint work,
• allows for maintaining a consistent, original look of the car's front.

For Mini Cooper R50/R52 owners who care about maintaining the brand's characteristic, classic style, such a body component is a practical and aesthetic choice.

Construction, function, and role in the front zone

As an element from the Bumpers and reinforcements group, the panel plays an important role in the structure of the front body section. It is responsible for the correct alignment of the bumper line, integration with other front components, and stable mounting of external equipment. Proper fitment of this element:

• ensures correct positioning of the bumper relative to the fenders and hood,
• affects uniform gaps and fitment aesthetics,
• facilitates the installation of other front-end components.

Thanks to this, the repair of the vehicle's front can be carried out in an orderly manner, while maintaining the factory design assumptions.

Characteristics of the used component

The offered bumper panel is a used part, which in practice means a favorable compromise between the cost of repair and maintaining the original manufacturer's quality. For older generations of the Mini Cooper R50/R52, such a solution is often the most rational – it allows keeping the car in good technical and visual condition without the need to resort to expensive replacements.

Before installation, it is recommended to perform a standard verification of the surface condition and mounting points to adjust the scope of any preparatory work to the requirements of a specific vehicle unit.

Support with selection and additional resources

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the front zone in your Mini and need other elements from the same group, such as additional panels, beams, or reinforcements, check the available parts in the Mini Bumpers and reinforcements category.

In situations where original body components are no longer available at authorized service centers, it is worth considering professional salvaged parts – you can find more on this topic in the article on repairing older models using salvaged parts, which shows a practical approach to economical and effective vehicle restoration.