Mini Cooper F55 F56 F57 Boot Lid Trunk Grab Handle Tailgate High Gloss 7362124

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

Mini Cooper F55 F56 F57 Boot Lid Trunk Grab Handle Tailgate High Gloss is an original body component designed for the rear of the vehicle. This practical tailgate handle ensures convenient opening of the trunk lid while providing an aesthetic finish to the rear body area. Thanks to the Primed finish, the component is prepared for further painting to match the specific body color.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7362124-1
• Mark: Mini (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7362124
• Substitutable numbers: 51137362124, 7362124, 51134828029, 4828029
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Color: Primed
• Category: Door Handles

Purpose and compatibility with Mini models

The presented tailgate handle has been designed for Mini Cooper F55, F56, and F57 models, with placement at the rear of the vehicle. The construction, based on the factory Mini design, guarantees a proper fit with the trunk lid, correct force distribution during opening, and the maintenance of factory gaps and body lines.

As a part from the Door handles group, the trunk handle works with the original mounts and hardware used in these Mini generations, which facilitates installation and reduces the risk of fitment issues.

Primed color and preparation for painting

The Primed finish means that the handle surface is factory-primed and prepared for the application of the final paint layer. This facilitates:

• precise color matching to the specific body color,
• achieving an even, smooth paint surface,
• reducing the preparation time of the component in the paint shop.

Thanks to this solution, the handle can be painted in both standard colors and individual configurations, maintaining consistency with other rear body elements.

Functional characteristics and installation

The Mini Cooper F55 F56 F57 Boot Lid Trunk Grab Handle Tailgate High Gloss has been designed as a component mounted in the rear body area, taking into account grip ergonomics and daily convenience. The construction intended for use with factory mounting points allows for:

• installation in place of the original handle without the need for bodywork modifications,
• maintaining the correct geometry of opening and closing the lid,
• visual consistency with the body line and High Gloss decorative elements.

The item comes from the used parts group, which in practice means a favorable cost-to-functionality ratio while maintaining the manufacturer's original specifications.

Application in body and paint repairs

The High Gloss tailgate handle is particularly suitable for post-collision repairs, replacing a damaged lid, or refreshing the rear of the vehicle. Thanks to the Primed preparation for painting, the component fits well into the process of professional body and paint repairs, enabling:

• restoration of the factory look of the Mini Cooper rear,
• preservation of the original styling line of the F55, F56, and F57 models,
• easy matching to other body components with a high-gloss finish.

Expanding the scope of work in the rear body area

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the rear area in your Mini and need other elements from the same group, such as additional handles, covers, or decorative strips near the handles, check the available parts in the Mini Door handles category.

When planning broader body and mechanical work, it is also worth paying attention to economic aspects and the selection of appropriate components – practical tips in this regard can be found in the article Economical operation of a Ford – where to look for the greatest savings in mechanical and body repairs, which discusses the approach to repairs using OEM parts in the context of long-term vehicle operating costs.