Mini R56 Boot Trunk Lid Tailgate Rear Panel Pepper White - 850

Visual condition of the part

Possible scratches and paint chips – condition as shown in the product photos.

Mini R56 Boot Trunk Lid Tailgate Rear Panel Pepper White is an original body component from the Boot lids and tailgates category, designed for installation in the rear section of a Mini vehicle. Finished in the distinctive Pepper White color, it allows for a visually and technically consistent body repair following a collision or corrosion, without the need for unreliable aftermarket replacements.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 2752015-PW5
• Mark: Mini (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 2752015
• Substitutable numbers: 41002752015, 2752015
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Color: Pepper White - 850
• Category: Boot & Hatch Lids

Purpose and fitment for Mini R56

The presented tailgate is designed as a factory body component for the Mini R56 series, taking into account the correct profile, stampings, and body lines. This ensures proper alignment with the rear fenders, bumper, and glass, which reduces the need for additional bodywork and facilitates installation in independent service centers or specialized workshops.

Its placement in the rear area of the vehicle ensures compatibility with factory hinge and lock mounting points, which translates into stable operation of the tailgate and proper latching. The original geometry also facilitates subsequent gap adjustment and achieving uniform mounting clearances.

Pepper White color and paint aspects

The tailgate is finished in the factory Pepper White color, characteristic of many Mini configurations. For users who own a vehicle in the same shade, this means the possibility of reducing the scope of paint work or simplifying it to local touch-ups and polishing, instead of a full repaint of the component.

In the case of vehicles in a different color, the factory coating provides a solid base for repainting – the OEM paint layer usually ensures good adhesion for subsequent layers, which is beneficial in terms of repair durability and resistance to weather conditions.

Characteristics of the used component

The tailgate is offered as a used part, which is a reasonable compromise between repair costs and maintaining the original structural quality of the Mini. Such components typically come from the dismantling of vehicles that have not sustained damage in the rear body area, allowing them to be reused after standard condition verification.

In practice, this means that with proper installation, you can achieve functionality and fitment similar to a new part, while reducing service costs and maintaining the manufacturer's original specifications.

Benefits of using an original tailgate

Using an original tailgate for the Mini R56 brings a number of practical benefits:

• preservation of factory body geometry and correct mounting gaps,
• easier adjustment of the lock and hinges thanks to the manufacturer's designated mounting points,
• visual consistency with the Mini styling line, especially in the Pepper White color,
• possibility of reducing the scope of paint work if the color matches the vehicle.

For workshops and independent service centers, this means shorter installation time and lower risk of fitment issues, and for the end user – a more predictable repair result.

Mini boot lids and tailgates – expansion and modernization

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the rear body area of your Mini and need other components from the same group, such as additional covers, panels, or other lids, check the available parts in the Mini boot lids and tailgates category.

Additional technical information and part selection

The element belongs to the Mini OE brand, which means compliance with the manufacturer's factory design and material standards. The product has assigned part numbers and interchangeable numbers, which facilitates verification of compatibility with a specific equipment version and vehicle year – especially important when working in a professional service or when placing orders based on technical documentation.

For users interested in the broader context of using original components in the drivetrain and body, an article discussing the advantages of OEM parts over unreliable replacements may be helpful: Humming differential? Why a used OEM drive axle is a safer choice.