BMW Mini Cooper R55 R56 R57 Right Hood Bonnet Hinge Ice Blue B28 O/S 2751204

BMW Mini Cooper R55 R56 R57 Right Hood Bonnet Hinge Ice Blue B28 is an original body component designed for precise guidance and stable support of the hood on the passenger side. Thanks to its factory geometry and fitment for specific Mini Cooper generations, it ensures reliable operation of the hood opening mechanism and visual consistency with the bodywork in the characteristic Ice Blue shade.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 2751204-ICE
• Mark: Mini (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7211640
• Substitutable numbers: 2751204, 41007211640, 7211640, 51232754740, 2754740
• Location on the vehicle: Right
• Color: Ice Blue - B28
• Category: Bonnet Panels

Purpose and fitment for Mini Cooper

The presented right hood hinge has been designed specifically for BMW Mini Cooper R55, R56, and R57 models, which translates into proper positioning of the hood relative to the fenders, front panel, and latch. The component's construction is adapted to factory mounting points, ensuring that installation is straightforward and does not require structural modifications.

Placement on the right side of the vehicle allows for maintaining the correct kinematics of opening and closing the hood, as well as even load distribution within the front part of the body. This is particularly important for post-accident repairs, where restoring the original body geometry is crucial.

Ice Blue B28 color and visual aspect

The component is finished in the factory Ice Blue B28 color, characteristic of selected Mini configurations. This allows the hinge to harmonize with the body line, reducing the need for additional paint work when repairing a vehicle in the same shade.

Choosing a hinge in the correct color is not only aesthetically significant but also practical – it facilitates the inspection of hood alignment, gaps, and edges, which is important for the precise reconstruction of the car's front end.

Technical and functional characteristics

As a component in the Hoods category, the right hinge is responsible for stable guidance of the hood during opening and closing, as well as keeping it in the correct position while driving. The hinge construction is prepared to work with the factory hood latch and other components of the Mini's front body section.

The product has a dedicated OEM part number and interchangeable numbers, which facilitates compatibility verification with a specific equipment version and vehicle year. This is particularly important when selecting parts in professional body and paint shops, as well as in service centers specializing in the Mini brand.

Used condition and benefits of choosing OE parts

The offered hood hinge is a used component, which allows for combining reasonable repair costs with maintaining the manufacturer's original design. In practice, this means a perfect fit to factory mounting points, correct operating geometry, and compliance with the Mini Cooper body line.

For many users and service centers, choosing an original, used component is a rational alternative to replacements of unknown origin – especially in the case of elements responsible for body alignment and daily operational comfort.

If you want to learn more about the advantages of using original, used components in premium cars, it is worth reading the article Used parts for BMW – is it worth it? Key benefits for brand fans, which discusses, among other things, the economic and quality aspects of such a solution.

Support for expanding the Mini front zone

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the front body zone in your Mini and need other elements from the same group, such as hinges, reinforcements, or hood mounts, check out the available parts in the Mini Hoods category.

Summary

BMW Mini Cooper R55 R56 R57 Right Hood Bonnet Hinge Ice Blue B28 is a practical solution for users and workshops that want to restore the proper operation of the hood opening mechanism while maintaining color consistency of the body. The original construction, dedicated purpose for specific Mini generations, and fitment for the right side of the vehicle make this component well-suited for both post-accident repairs and the replacement of worn-out operational components in the front part of the car.