BMW Mini Cooper One 5 R56 R57 Panel Rear Bumper Chili Red - 851

BMW Mini Cooper One 5 R56 R57 Panel Rear Bumper Chili Red - 851 is an original body component from the Bumpers and reinforcements group, designed for installation in the rear part of the vehicle. Thanks to its factory fitment, it ensures a consistent body appearance, correct geometry of the rear zone, and an aesthetic finish characteristic of the Mini brand.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 0430249-CHRED5
• Mark: Mini (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 0430249
• Substitutable numbers: 51120430249, 0430249
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Color: Chili Red - 851
• Category: Bumpers & Reinforcements

Purpose and compatibility with Mini

The presented rear bumper panel has been designed specifically for BMW Mini Cooper One models of the R56/R57 generation, which translates into precise alignment with the body lines and factory mounting points. The original geometry of the component allows for maintaining the proper shape of the rear of the car, facilitates installation, and reduces the need for additional bodywork modifications.

By using a component from the Bumpers and reinforcements group, compatibility with factory reinforcements, mounts, and other rear body elements, such as covers, brackets, or decorative elements, is maintained.

Chili Red - 851 color and visual qualities

The element is finished in the characteristic Chili Red - 851 color, which is one of the recognizable paint finishes used by Mini. The use of the original shade makes it easier to match the existing body paint, which is particularly important for post-accident repairs and restoring the car to a condition close to factory specifications.

The factory color of the rear bumper panel allows for limiting the scope of paint work or matching it to local corrections, which can translate into time and cost savings while maintaining the consistent aesthetics of the entire vehicle.

Function in the rear body zone

As an element mounted in the rear of the vehicle, the Mini bumper panel performs several key functions:

• shapes the external line of the rear body,
• acts as a cover for internal structural elements and reinforcements,
• provides appropriate mounting points for additional bumper components,
• influences the aerodynamics and visual consistency of the rear part of the car.

A properly selected bumper panel helps maintain the correct gap distribution between body elements, which is important both aesthetically and functionally (e.g., when installing the trunk lid or tail lights).

Characteristics of the used component

The offered bumper panel is a used part, which means it comes from vehicle dismantling and may show signs of wear typical for this type of component. Such elements are often chosen for post-accident repairs and budget renovations because they allow for maintaining the original specification at a lower cost compared to new parts.

Choosing a used Mini bumper panel is particularly beneficial when you want to maintain the factory shape, original paint, and compatibility with the existing rear body structure.

Support for modernization and retrofits

Mini body elements, such as the rear bumper panel, are also often used for visual modifications and upgrading the car with solutions from higher equipment versions. If you are interested in the broader context of using dismantled parts in modernization projects, it is worth reading an article describing professional vehicle retrofitting: retrofitting BMW and VAG group cars using original dismantled parts.

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 covers, check out the available parts in the Mini Bumpers and reinforcements category.