BMW Mini Cooper R50 R53 Boot Trunk Lid Tailgate Chili Red - 851

BMW Mini Cooper R50 R53 Boot Trunk Lid Tailgate Chili Red is an original body component designed for the rear section of Mini R50 and R53 series vehicles. This used tailgate in the distinctive Chili Red - 851 color allows for maintaining consistent body styling and the correct geometry of the vehicle's rear. It is a solution for users who want to restore the factory look of their car after a collision or due to corrosion of the rear component.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7139735-CHRED1
• Mark: Mini (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7139735
• Substitutable numbers: 41627139735, 7139735, 41627037435, 41007067826, 7037435, 7067826
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Color: Chili Red - 851
• Category: Boot & Hatch Lids

Purpose and fitment for Mini R50 / R53

The BMW Mini Cooper R50 R53 Boot Trunk Lid Tailgate Chili Red has been designed specifically for the body structure of the Mini R50 and R53, taking into account factory hinge mounting points, the lock, and the installation of rear equipment. Its placement on the rear of the vehicle ensures proper closing of the luggage compartment, tightness, and compatibility with seals and lighting elements intended for this model.

The original panel geometry allows for maintaining proper gaps between body components, which facilitates bodywork and painting and reduces the need for additional modifications. As a result, the installation is predictable, and the final effect is close to the factory finish.

Chili Red color – visual and practical aspect

The factory Chili Red - 851 color is a distinctive, intense red used in Mini models, which emphasizes the dynamic character of the car. Using a tailgate in the same shade often allows for limiting the scope of painting work, especially when other body parts have retained their original color.

For users who care about the visual consistency of the body, this means the possibility of a faster and more predictable renovation of the rear of the vehicle. At the same time, maintaining the original color facilitates the later resale of the car, as the rear body zone remains consistent with the factory color specification.

Characteristics of the used tailgate

As an item from the Tailgates and rear parts category, the offered part is used, which in practice means a favorable compromise between repair costs and maintaining the original Mini construction. A used tailgate is a good solution in situations where the priority is to restore full functionality to the rear of the body while maintaining a reasonable budget.

The original Mini origin helps maintain the appropriate structural rigidity of the rear body, which is important for both safety and the proper operation of the lock, hinges, and seals. Thanks to this, the tailgate can be integrated into the existing body system without the need to modify the vehicle's structure.

Benefits of using an original Mini tailgate

Using an original tailgate in a Mini R50 / R53 brings a number of practical benefits:

• maintaining the factory body line and proper gaps between rear vehicle components,
• compatibility with factory mounting points for rear equipment,
• easier installation due to the perfect fit for the Mini construction,
• possibility of limiting the scope of painting thanks to the Chili Red color match,
• maintaining visual and technical consistency of the rear body section.

For body shops and individual users, this means a predictable installation process and a lower risk of problems with fitting the component to the existing vehicle structure.

Expanding the repair of the Mini rear body section

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

If you are also interested in the subject of regeneration and selection of visual car elements, including rims, a guide describing the process of purchasing and refreshing aluminum wheels may be helpful – you can find it in the article Used rims like new: a guide to buying and refurbishing aluminum wheels, which allows you to better plan work on the car's exterior appearance.