Mini R56 Boot Trunk Lid Tailgate Rear Panel Oxygen Blue - A74

Visual condition of the part

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

Mini R56 Boot Trunk Lid Tailgate Rear Panel Oxygen Blue - A74 is an original rear body panel designed for installation at the rear of the vehicle. The component comes from a dismantled vehicle, ensuring it retains its factory geometry, fitment, and the characteristic Oxygen Blue - A74 shade typical of Mini. It is a practical solution for accident repairs, correcting rear body damage, or restoring the car to its original condition.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 2752015-OXB
• Mark: Mini (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 2752015
• Substitutable numbers: 41002752015, 2752015
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Color: Oxygen Blue - A74
• Category: Boot & Hatch Lids

Technical specifications and purpose

The offered item is a Mini R56 Boot Trunk Lid Tailgate Rear Panel, classified under the Boot lids and rear panels category. It is a panel mounted at the rear of the body, responsible for closing the luggage compartment and maintaining the correct body lines. The original construction ensures compatibility with factory mounting points for hinges, the lock, and other components of the vehicle's rear section.

Its placement at the rear of the vehicle makes this component both aesthetically and functionally significant – it affects the tightness of the trunk, proper closing, and the stable operation of equipment mounted on the tailgate.

Oxygen Blue A74 color and visual fit

The tailgate is finished in the factory Oxygen Blue - A74 color, characteristic of many Mini R56 models. Thanks to this, with the correct selection of model year and body version, the process of full repainting can be limited or completely avoided, which reduces repair time and costs. The original paint also facilitates color matching during any potential blending of adjacent elements.

In the case of accident repairs or replacing a damaged tailgate, maintaining color consistency with the rest of the body is crucial for preserving the vehicle's cohesive appearance and market value. The factory shade simplifies the painter's work and allows for more precise coating matching.

Benefits of using an original used tailgate

Choosing an original, used Mini tailgate offers a number of practical advantages:

• factory geometry and fitment with the body,
• preservation of original stampings and styling lines,
• possibility of reducing paint work due to the ready-made color,
• a reasonable compromise between repair cost and component quality.

This solution is particularly beneficial for daily-driven vehicles, where functionality, proper fitment, and aesthetics close to factory condition are important, without the need to invest in brand-new parts.

Application in Mini repairs and restorations

The presented tailgate is suitable for both typical accident repairs and Mini R56 body restoration, especially when the existing component is corroded, deformed, or uneconomical to repair. The original rear body panel facilitates the bodywork process, shortens alignment time, and helps maintain proper gaps between body elements.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the rear section of your Mini and need other components from the same group, such as additional panels, skins, or other lids, check the available parts in the Mini Boot lids and rear panels category.

When choosing between refurbishment and installing a used component, it is worth analyzing the costs and final results – the guide article "Refurbished or original used – which part to choose for repairs?", which discusses the practical differences between these solutions, may be helpful.