Mini Cooper R50 R53 Boot Trunk Lid Tailgate Astro Black Metallic - A25

Visual condition of the part

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

Mini Cooper R50 R53 Boot Trunk Lid Tailgate Astro Black Metallic - A25 is an original body component from the Boot lids and tailgates group, designed for installation in the rear part of the vehicle. Finished in Astro Black Metallic – A25, it allows for a visually and technically consistent replacement of the factory tailgate, without compromising on fitment or body geometry.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7139735-ASB
• Mark: Mini (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7139735
• Substitutable numbers: 41627139735, 7139735, 41627037435, 41007067826, 7037435, 7067826
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Color: Astro Black Metallic - A25
• Category: Boot & Hatch Lids

Purpose and fitment for Mini Cooper R50

The presented tailgate has been designed as a rear body component for the Mini, positioned in the Rear area. Thanks to its factory geometry, it maintains the correct body lines, panel gaps, and compatibility with the vehicle's original hinges, lock, and mounting hardware.

The Astro Black Metallic – A25 color often allows for limiting paintwork to minor touch-ups only, which reduces repair time and facilitates restoring a consistent look to the rear of the car.

Technical and functional characteristics

The tailgate from this Mini series is manufactured as a structural component of the rear body, responsible for:

• closing the luggage compartment and sealing the rear of the vehicle,
• proper distribution of forces acting on the hinges and lock,
• stable mounting of accessories such as the glass, lighting, or trim elements,
• maintaining the correct body line and aesthetics of the rear of the car.

As an item from the Boot lids and tailgates group, the tailgate is important not only visually but also in terms of body rigidity and proper closing and sealing of the trunk.

Condition, origin, and advantages of using a used part

The offered tailgate is in Used condition, meaning it has been removed from a vehicle and retains the manufacturer's original construction. In practice, this translates to:

• factory fitment with the Mini Cooper R50 body,
• preservation of original mounting points and geometry,
• possibility of installation without the need for structural modifications.

Using an original, used tailgate is often a beneficial solution for accident repairs or restoration, as it allows for maintaining structural consistency of the body and reducing costs compared to new components.

Visual aspects and benefits for car resale

The consistent Astro Black Metallic – A25 color and the preservation of the factory body line have not only aesthetic but also practical significance – a correctly matched tailgate helps maintain the vehicle's value for potential resale. Owners who choose original body parts minimize the risk of visible color differences and non-factory modifications.

If you want to better understand how the selection of original used parts affects the subsequent valuation of a car, it is worth reading the article Original used parts vs. resale value – how not to lose money?, which discusses the practical aspects of such service decisions.

Expanding the Mini rear assembly – related components

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the rear body zone in your Mini and need other components from the same group, such as additional tailgates, rear panels, or complementary body elements, check out the available parts in the Mini Boot lids and tailgates category.