Rear Bumper Cover Mini R57 N12 Flap Towing Left N/S Horizon Blue A93 7244070

Rear Bumper Cover Mini R57 N12 Flap Towing Left N/S Horizon Blue A93 is a precisely fitted component from the Bumper inserts and covers group, designed for the rear of the vehicle body. Thanks to its factory shape and appropriate profile, it allows for the aesthetic closing of the towing hook opening, restoring the consistent appearance of the bumper. The Horizon Blue Metallic - A93 color allows for maintaining a uniform paint line without the need for experimenting with shade matching.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 2156697-HB
• Mark: Mini (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 0430257
• Substitutable numbers: 51122156697, 2156697, 7244070, EM, 0430222, 7147842, P0430222
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Left
• Color: Horizon Blue Metallic - A93
• Category: Bumper Inserts & Covers

Purpose and function of the component

The towing hook cover in the Mini R57 model is responsible for covering the hook mounting hole in the rear part of the bumper on the left side. A correctly selected component:

• protects the interior of the bumper from dirt and moisture,
• reduces the risk of corrosion in the mounting area,
• maintains the factory body line in the rear part of the vehicle.

The placement on the vehicle in the rear area on the left side ensures compatibility with the bumper construction characteristic of the Mini R57.

Color scheme and visual fit

The Horizon Blue Metallic - A93 shade is a factory color used in the Mini palette, which allows for a consistent connection of the cover with the rest of the painted body elements. The metallic structure of the paint ensures:

• a uniform visual reception with the rear bumper,
• an aesthetic transition between body surfaces,
• a reduction in the need for additional painting while maintaining color compliance.

Thanks to this, the cover does not look like an additional element, but as an integral part of the rear body zone.

Mounting characteristics

The cover belongs to the Bumper inserts and covers group, which means that its geometry is adapted to the standard Mini bumper. The design intended for a specific location on the vehicle facilitates correct seating in the socket and stable holding during operation. The element is prepared for installation in the place of the factory cover, without the need for modifying the bumper shape.

Condition and service application

The product is in used condition, which makes it a practical solution for post-accident repairs, replacing a damaged cover, or restoring the completeness of the body after removing the hook. Choosing an original element from disassembly allows for maintaining dimensional compliance with the factory Mini bumper and reducing costs compared to new parts.

Application in Mini bumper repairs

The towing hook cover is an important detail in the comprehensive reconstruction of the rear part of the vehicle after a collision or during body renovation. Completing the missing element:

• improves the visual completeness of the rear bumper,
• limits the accumulation of dirt in the hook mounting zone,
• influences the maintenance of proper aerodynamics in the lower part of the bumper.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the rear bumper zone in your Mini and need other elements from the same group, such as inserts, covers, or additional grilles, check the available parts in the Mini bumper inserts and covers category.

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