Mini F55 Trunk Lid Tailgate Boot Lid Pepper White - 850

Visual condition of the part

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

Mini F55 Trunk Lid Tailgate Boot Lid Pepper White - 850 is an original body component from the Trunk lids and rear parts category, designed for installation in the rear section of the vehicle. Finished in the characteristic Pepper White - 850 color, it allows for a visually consistent repair or replacement of a damaged trunk lid without the need for expensive repainting of the entire element.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7378205-PW
• Mark: Mini (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7378205
• Substitutable numbers: 41007378205, 7378205
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Color: Pepper White - 850
• Category: Boot & Hatch Lids

Purpose and function of the trunk lid

The presented trunk lid is dedicated to installation in the rear body section of a Mini, ensuring proper closure of the luggage compartment and correct geometry of the rear bodywork. This component is responsible for:

• rigidity and stability of the rear body section,
• proper body line alignment and fitment with fenders and the bumper,
• secure closing of the trunk and protection of the transported cargo.

Thanks to its factory origin, the trunk lid retains the correct mounting points for hinges, struts, and equipment, which facilitates installation and reduces the need for additional modifications.

Color and visual fitment

The trunk lid is finished in the factory Pepper White - 850 color, characteristic of many Mini configurations. For the user, this means the possibility of an aesthetic replacement of a damaged element while maintaining paint consistency across the entire rear of the vehicle. In many cases, this allows for limiting paint work to potential spot repairs only, which shortens repair time and reduces costs.

Installation characteristics

The trunk lid from this offer is intended for installation in the rear area of the vehicle, maintaining factory mounting points. The OEM construction ensures:

• compatibility with original hinges and struts,
• correct edge alignment relative to lights and the bumper,
• the ability to use original seals and trim elements.

As a result, the replacement process is predictable, and the risk of issues with gap adjustment and trunk closing is minimized.

Condition and use in repairs

The offered trunk lid comes from the segment of used original Mini parts, which allows for combining an attractive price with the preservation of factory geometry and build quality. This type of component is particularly useful for post-accident repairs, correcting parking damage, or restoring the vehicle to a near-factory state after local deformations of the rear body section.

Repair expansion – related body components

When replacing the trunk lid, it is worth paying attention to the condition of adjacent body elements, such as the rear bumper, lights, seals, and internal trunk linings. A comprehensive approach to repair helps avoid problems with leaks, noise, or improper fitment of elements, and also improves the overall aesthetics of the vehicle after completed body and paint work.

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

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