BMW MINI Cooper 11 R55 R56 R57 R58 Side Panel Front Left Wing N/S Astro Black

BMW MINI Cooper 11 R55 R56 R57 R58 Side Panel Front Left Wing N/S Astro Black is an original body component from the Wheel arches and rear fenders group, designed for installation on the left side of the vehicle's front section. The fender in Astro Black Metallic A25 color allows for a visually consistent body repair, maintaining the factory lines and the characteristic MINI style.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 2754725-ASB11
• Mark: Mini (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 2754725
• Substitutable numbers: 41352754725, 2754725
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Color: Astro Black Metallic - A25
• Category: Body Side & Quarter Panels

Purpose and fitment for MINI Cooper R56/R57

The presented fender has been designed for MINI Cooper R56 and R57 generation models, taking into account the specific geometry of the front body section. Its placement on the front left side of the vehicle ensures proper coverage of the wheel, sills, and door edges, which is important for both protection and aerodynamics.

Thanks to a design consistent with MINI factory standards, the component maintains correct crease lines, mounting points, and characteristic body proportions. This facilitates installation and reduces the need for additional bodywork modifications.

Astro Black Metallic A25 color and aesthetic values

The fender is finished in Astro Black Metallic A25, which is a factory shade used by MINI. The metallic paint coating provides color depth and a good match to other body components in the same color, which facilitates visual repair without the need for full painting of the entire side of the vehicle.

In practice, this means the possibility of limiting paint work to correction and potential shade matching, while maintaining a consistent body appearance. This is a particularly beneficial solution for post-accident repairs and body restoration in vehicles used on a daily basis.

Technical and functional characteristics

The front left fender performs several key technical functions in the MINI Cooper R56/R57:

• it shields the wheel and suspension components from water, mud, and small road debris,
• it stabilizes the body line in the area of the hood, headlight, and door,
• it ensures proper airflow along the side of the vehicle,
• it serves as a mounting base for adjacent components, such as inner wheel arch liners or decorative trims.

Proper alignment of the fender with the hood, bumper, and door is important not only visually but also functionally – it limits the formation of leaks, rattles, and unwanted vibrations while driving.

Condition, application, and benefits of installation

The component comes from the secondary market, which allows for economical body repair while maintaining the original geometry and character of the MINI. The fender will work well both for post-accident repairs and for replacing corroded or damaged body parts.

The main benefits of using this fender include:

• maintaining the factory look of the front body section,
• the possibility of limiting the scope of body and paint work,
• better fitment than many non-factory replacements,
• color consistency thanks to the Astro Black Metallic A25 paint.

Expanding your MINI body repair

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the wheel arch and fender zone in your MINI and need other components from the same group, such as additional fenders, wheel arch liners, or supplementary side panels, check out the available parts in the Wheel arches and rear fenders Mini category.

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