Rear Bumper Cover Mini F56 Flap Towing Eye Right O/S Moonwalk Grey B71 7315504

Rear Bumper Cover Mini F56 Flap Towing Eye Right O/S Moonwalk Grey is an original body component from the Bumper inserts and covers category, designed for installation in the rear right section of the bumper. The flap provides an aesthetic and functional closure for the towing eye opening, color-matched to the Moonwalk Grey Metallic - B71 paint, which allows for maintaining a consistent body appearance after repairs or replacement of a damaged part.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7380012-MGM
• Mark: Mini (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7315504
• Substitutable numbers: 51317380012, 7380012, 7315504, EM
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Right
• Color: Moonwalk Grey Metallic - B71
• Category: Bumper Inserts & Covers

Purpose and function of the component

The rear towing eye flap, mounted on the right side, is responsible for covering the towing socket in the bumper, protecting it from dirt and external factors. Thanks to its precise fit to the lines of the Mini F56 bumper, surface continuity is maintained, and the component does not stand out visually or in terms of fitment from other body components.

Properly profiled mounts allow for stable seating of the flap in the factory location, which reduces the risk of it falling out during vehicle operation. This is a practical solution when replacing parts after a collision, mechanical damage, or losing the original flap.

Color and visual fitment

The component is finished in Moonwalk Grey Metallic - B71 paint, characteristic of many Mini F56 units. This allows the flap to be used as a replacement part without the need for additional painting, provided the vehicle has the same color code. This facilitates a quick, cost-effective visual repair of the bumper while maintaining consistency in shade and gloss.

The factory surface finish ensures even paint distribution and structural compatibility with other body elements, which is important for repairs performed on fleet, service, or private vehicles where aesthetics and compliance with the original are essential.

Installation characteristics

The flap is designed for installation in the rear right section of the Mini F56 bumper, at the location of the factory towing socket. The design of the component is prepared for standard mounting points, allowing for installation without modifications to the bumper. In practice, this means it can be replaced in workshop or service conditions using standard tools.

The component from the Bumper inserts and covers category serves both a protective and aesthetic function – once installed, it restores the original appearance of the rear of the vehicle while protecting the towing opening from corrosion and the accumulation of debris.

Condition and benefits of using a used part

The offered flap is a used part, sourced from dismantling, which allows for an economical repair while maintaining the manufacturer's original specifications. Choosing an OEM component from the secondary market is beneficial wherever the compatibility of shape, color, and mounts with the factory Mini bumper is important, while cost control is also a priority.

Using an original towing eye flap helps avoid problems typical of uncertain aftermarket replacements, such as inaccurate fitment, differences in paint shade, or inferior durability of the mounts, which is especially important in vehicles used on a daily basis.

Repair expansion and additional information

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

When planning broader work on the body and chassis, it is also worth paying attention to the selection of drivetrain components from the OEM market – you can find more about the advantages of original, used subassemblies over uncertain replacements in the article Humming differential? Find out why a used OEM drive axle is a better investment than an uncertain replacement.