BMW Mini Cooper One 2 R56 R57 Panel Rear Bumper Lightning Blue Metallic - A63

BMW Mini Cooper One 2 R56 R57 Panel Rear Bumper Lightning Blue Metallic - A63 is an original body component from the Bumpers and reinforcements category, designed for installation in the rear part of the vehicle. The panel in the distinctive Lightning Blue Metallic - A63 color allows for a visually and technically consistent replacement of a damaged part, while maintaining the factory body lines of the Mini.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 0430249-LB2
• Mark: Mini (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 0430249
• Substitutable numbers: 51120430249, 0430249
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Color: Lightning Blue Metallic - A63
• Category: Bumpers & Reinforcements

Purpose and fitment

The rear bumper panel has been designed specifically for BMW Mini Cooper One R56 and R57 generation models, ensuring proper fitment to the body structure and mounting points. Its placement in the rear of the vehicle allows for the restoration of the correct bumper geometry after a collision or operational damage, without the need for interference with other body zones.

Thanks to the preservation of the original geometry of the component, the installation process is predictable for an experienced body and paint shop, and the joint lines with other body panels remain consistent with the factory Mini design.

Color and paint properties

The component is finished in the factory Lightning Blue Metallic - A63 shade, characteristic of selected Mini configurations. This color selection facilitates visual matching to the existing vehicle paintwork, limiting the scope of any necessary paint work to corrections and polishing or local blending.

The metallic paint coating ensures consistency with other body elements in this color, which is crucial in post-accident repairs where both aesthetics and maintaining the vehicle's value are important.

Characteristics of the used component

The panel comes from the used Mini parts segment, which allows for an economical repair while maintaining the manufacturer's original specifications. A used body component is a good solution in situations where structural and color compatibility is the priority, while simultaneously optimizing repair costs.

Choosing an original rear bumper panel from dismantling minimizes the risk of fitment issues typical of aftermarket replacements with universal geometry. It is a practical solution for body shops and individual users who expect a predictable installation result.

Application in body repairs

The rear bumper panel in Lightning Blue Metallic - A63 will work particularly well in repairs after minor collisions, parking scrapes, or mechanical damage in the rear zone of the vehicle. It can be used both in a full reconstruction of the rear body section and for partial replacement of bumper elements.

In workshop practice, such a component allows for shortening the repair time, limiting the scope of filling and painting, and preserving the factory character of the Mini Cooper One 2 R56/R57, which is significant for the subsequent resale of the vehicle.

Complementary Mini Bumpers and reinforcements

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 panels, reinforcements, or bumper beams, check the available parts in the Mini Bumpers and reinforcements category.

Support for preparing your car for winter

When replacing body components, it is worth verifying the general condition of the vehicle before the low-temperature season – this applies to, among other things, lighting, mounts, seals, and other components exposed to salt and moisture. Practical tips, checklists, and a discussion on selecting used components can be found in the article Winter essentials: which used car parts are worth checking and replacing before the frost?.