BMW Mini Cooper S F56 Fuel Filler Flap Surround Panel Housing Melting Silver

BMW Mini Cooper S F56 Fuel Filler Flap Surround Panel Housing Melting Silver is an original body component from the Rear wheel arches and fenders category, designed for precise installation in the fuel filler area. This used component ensures a factory fit, a consistent body appearance, and an aesthetic finish for the fuel flap area in Mini Cooper S F56 versions.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7417843-MELT
• Mark: Mini (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7417843
• Substitutable numbers: 16117417843, 7417843, AS
• Color: Melting Silver Metallic - C2K
• Category: Body Side & Quarter Panels

Purpose and function of the component

The presented fuel filler flap housing is an external panel surrounding the flap, mounted in the rear part of the Mini Cooper S F56 body. As a component from the Rear wheel arches and fenders group, it is responsible for the aesthetic and functional finishing of the fuel filler zone, masking the edges of the opening and ensuring stable seating of the fuel flap in the bodywork.

Using the original housing allows for maintaining the correct body geometry in this area, which is important for both the appearance and the proper operation of the flap and the seals around the fuel filler.

Color and paint matching

The element is finished in the factory color Melting Silver Metallic – C2K, characteristic of many Mini configurations. This makes it possible to maintain a consistent stylistic line of the body without the need for additional painting, provided the vehicle has the same paint code.

Selecting the housing in this exact shade allows you to:

• minimize color differences between the panel and adjacent body elements,
• maintain the original, dynamic character of the Cooper S version,
• restore the aesthetics of the fuel filler zone after mechanical damage or body and paint repairs.

Installation characteristics

The fuel filler flap housing is structurally adapted to the Mini Cooper S F56 body, which facilitates installation in place of the factory element. The edge geometry, embossing lines, and mounting method are preserved, ensuring the panel works with the original fuel flap and surrounding body sections.

In practice, this means the part can be used as a replacement for a damaged housing following a collision, local corrosion, or improperly performed previous body repairs, while maintaining the factory fitment standard.

Condition and use in repairs

This is a used element, sourced from dismantling, which provides a cost-effective solution for post-accident repairs and restoring the vehicle to a near-factory condition at reasonable costs. The original construction ensures compatibility with factory mounting points and other body components in this zone.

Such a solution is particularly useful in situations where it is required to restore the appearance and functionality of the fuel filler area without interfering with the body design and without using non-factory modifications.

Integration with other Mini body elements

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the rear wheel arch and fuel filler area in your Mini and need other elements from the same group, such as covers, panels, or additional body sections, check the available parts in the Mini rear wheel arches and fenders category.

Technical support and additional knowledge

For more advanced modernization projects, also involving the drivetrain, gear ratios, and driving characteristics, specialized knowledge on component selection may be helpful. In such a case, it is worth reading the article Dismantled drive axles and differentials – how to choose gear ratios for your driving style, which practically discusses issues related to used components and their fitment to a specific car.