BMW Mini Cooper S 2 R55 R56 Fuel Filler Flap Surround Panel Housing Chili Red

BMW Mini Cooper S 2 R55 R56 Fuel Filler Flap Surround Panel Housing Chili Red is an original body component from the Rear wheel arches and fenders category, designed for precise installation in Mini models. The part ensures an aesthetic finish for the fuel filler area and stable seating for the flap, maintaining color consistency with the vehicle's Chili Red - 851 paintwork. It is a practical solution for post-accident repairs, bodywork and paint corrections, or replacing a damaged component.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 2751980-CHRED2
• Mark: Mini (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 0430310
• Substitutable numbers: 51170430310, 0430310, 2751980
• Color: Chili Red - 851
• Category: Body Side & Quarter Panels

Purpose and function of the component

The presented fuel filler flap housing is factory-fitted to the body structure of the R55/R56 generation Mini Cooper S. It is responsible for the stable mounting of the flap, proper hinge guidance, and an aesthetic finish of the filler opening in the rear part of the vehicle. As a component from the Rear wheel arches and fenders group, it works with the fender panel to create a tight and orderly transition between the bodywork and the fuel filler zone.

Color and visual fit

The Chili Red - 851 color is a characteristic, dynamic shade of red used in factory Mini configurations. Using a housing in this color allows for maintaining paint consistency in the rear fender area, which is particularly important for local body repairs. The selected finish reduces the need for additional painting, provided the rest of the bodywork has retained its original shade and coating structure.

Installation characteristics

The housing has been designed as an OEM part, which means it maintains factory mounting points and geometry matched to the Mini body. This facilitates installation in place of a damaged component, without the need for modifying the fender or wheel arch structure. Properly installed, the housing ensures:

• stable seating of the fuel filler flap,
• proper gaps between the flap and the fender panel,
• aesthetic finish of the filler opening edge.

Condition and use in repairs

The part comes from disassembly and is intended for reinstallation in a vehicle where the fuel filler zone or rear fender has been damaged. This type of component is particularly useful for:

• repairs after collisions in the rear part of the body,
• local renovations of the fuel filler zone,
• restoring the original look of the car after unprofessional bodywork repairs.

Using an original housing helps maintain factory fitment of components and the correct body line, which is important for both visual and functional reasons.

Benefits of choosing an original Mini housing

By choosing this component, you gain:

• factory fitment for the Mini Cooper S R55/R56 structure,
• color consistency with Chili Red paint,
• compatibility with the existing fuel filler flap and surrounding body components,
• a solution particularly useful for precise body and paint repairs.

Thanks to this, the housing allows you to restore the aesthetics of the rear body section without compromising on fitment and geometry.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the rear wheel arch and fender area in your Mini and need other components from the same group, such as inner covers, outer panels, or additional mounts, check out the available parts in the Mini rear wheel arches and fenders category.

For users interested in a broader approach to servicing BMW group vehicles, including the optimal use of parts from disassembly, you will find useful information in the article Driving pleasure for years – how to take care of iDrive systems and electronic modules in BMW 3 and 5 series models, which shows a practical approach to selecting used components.