Mini Cooper R55 R56 1 Right Driver Door Wing Mirror O/S Lightning Blue A63

The Mini Cooper R55 R56 1 Right Driver Door Wing Mirror O/S Lightning Blue A63 in Lightning Blue Metallic A63 is an original body component designed for the driver's side. It is a practical solution for Mini owners who require a factory-fitted mirror following a collision, mechanical damage, or as part of an aesthetic replacement to match the vehicle's body color.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: rhd-2755638-LB1
• Mark: Mini (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 2755638
• Substitutable numbers: 51162755638, 2755638, EM
• Location on the vehicle: Right
• Color: Lightning Blue Metallic - A63
• Category: Mirror Assemblies

Purpose and fitment for Mini Cooper R55/R56

The presented mirror belongs to the Exterior Mirrors category and is designed for the right side of the vehicle, which is the driver's side in right-hand drive versions. The design corresponds to the factory solution used in the Mini Cooper R55 and R56, which facilitates installation and ensures proper visibility geometry.

By maintaining the original housing shape and the correct adjustment angle, the mirror allows for safe observation of blind spots and the vehicle's surroundings, in accordance with Mini's manufacturer specifications.

Color and aesthetics – Lightning Blue Metallic A63

The mirror housing is finished in Lightning Blue Metallic A63, characteristic of selected Mini versions. This is a particularly advantageous solution when you want to maintain paint consistency without the need for additional painting of the component.

The metallic coating provides an attractive visual effect, harmonizes well with the Mini's body lines, and allows for the restoration of the side profile's aesthetics after the original mirror has been damaged.

Functional characteristics and installation

As an item from the Exterior Mirrors group, the product has been designed for stable mounting to the driver's door and proper compatibility with the factory mounting points in the Mini Cooper R55/R56. This facilitates installation both in workshop conditions and in professional body and paint shops.

The mirror is used, which in practice means real cost savings while maintaining the original Mini construction. It is a good solution for post-accident repairs where both fitment and the economics of the entire service operation are important.

Use in repairs and upgrades

The component will prove useful in several typical service scenarios:

• replacement of a damaged mirror after a collision or parking scrape,
• restoring a consistent look to the side of the body after a previous non-factory repair,
• selecting a mirror in the specific Lightning Blue Metallic A63 paint color without the need for additional painting.

Thanks to the preservation of the original form and purpose, the mirror allows for the quick restoration of full functionality and correct visibility on the driver's side.

Equipment expansion and retrofitting

If you are planning broader equipment upgrades or modernization of your car, it is worth considering the use of used OEM components from higher trim levels. In such an approach, the exterior mirror can be one of the stages of a larger project, also covering other body or interior components. To better plan such modifications, see practical tips in the article on professional retrofitting and upgrading cars using used parts.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the side body area in your Mini and need other elements from the same group, such as a right door mirror, left door mirror, or complete housing sets, check the available parts in the Mini Exterior Mirrors category.