Mini Cooper R50 Rear Bumper Panel Chili Red - 851

Visual condition of the part

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

Mini Cooper R50 Rear Bumper Panel Chili Red is an original body component from the Bumpers and reinforcements group, designed for installation in the rear section of a Mini vehicle. Finished in the distinctive Chili Red - 851 color, it allows for maintaining a consistent body appearance and the factory styling line of the car.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 0029926-CHRED
• Mark: Mini (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 0029926
• Substitutable numbers: 51120029926, 0029926
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Color: Chili Red - 851
• Category: Bumpers & Reinforcements

Purpose and function of the rear bumper

The presented bumper is a body component mounted in the rear part of the vehicle, responsible for absorbing some of the energy during minor collisions and providing an aesthetic finish to the car's silhouette. Thanks to its fitment for the specific Mini R50 model, it ensures proper alignment with other body panels, lights, and the trunk lid.

Its placement in the rear zone of the body helps maintain the correct geometry of the car's lines, which is important both visually and practically – it facilitates the installation of fasteners, sensors, or decorative trims, if provided in the given vehicle configuration.

Color and visual matching

The bumper is finished in Chili Red - 851, characteristic of many Mini versions, which allows for a consistent match to the factory body paint without the need to change the car's color concept. In the case of post-accident repairs or partial body restoration, this facilitates restoring the vehicle's original appearance.

Selecting a component in the appropriate shade is not only aesthetically important but also practical – it limits the scope of paint work and speeds up the assembly process, especially when the priority is to quickly return the car to service.

Product characteristics and condition

The offered bumper belongs to the Bumpers and reinforcements group, meaning it was designed as a structural and protective element for the rear of the body. The product comes from the Mini brand, which promotes the maintenance of factory assembly parameters and compatibility with the original mounting points on the vehicle.

The item is in used condition, which in practice means it may show signs of previous use typical for dismantled parts, yet it remains a functional solution for use in body repairs, especially where combining reasonable costs with maintaining the original vehicle specification is important.

Benefits of using an original Mini bumper

Using an original Mini Cooper R50 Rear Bumper Panel allows for maintaining the factory fit to the body lines, which translates into correct gaps between body elements and stable mounting. This is important both from the point of view of safety and the durability of the entire body system.

Choosing a component from the same structural group as the factory bumper reduces the risk of assembly problems, such as the need for mounting modifications or shape corrections. As a result, the replacement process is more predictable, and the final effect is closer to the manufacturer's original specification.

Expanding repairs within Mini bumpers and reinforcements

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 reinforcements, beams, or covers, check the available parts in the Mini Bumpers and reinforcements category.

Additional technical support

When selecting body components, it is worth paying attention to the compliance of the manufacturer's markings and the assembly specification of the specific vehicle version. In case of doubts regarding the interpretation of markings, installation methods, or integration with other components, guide materials on working with used subassemblies and identification by OEM numbers may be helpful.

More practical tips on selecting and installing used components can be found in the guide article Used automotive electronics on board – why is it worth choosing second-hand ECU modules and sensors?, which discusses, among other things, issues of compatibility, verification of markings, and safe installation of dismantled components.