Mini R52 R53 Front Bumper Cooper S Panel Astro Black Metallic - A25

Visual condition of the part

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

Mini R52 R53 Front Bumper Cooper S Panel Astro Black Metallic - A25 is an original body part from the Bumpers and reinforcements category, designed for installation on the front of Mini Cooper S vehicles of the R52/R53 generation. Finished in the factory Astro Black Metallic - A25 color, it allows for an aesthetic and technically correct repair of the vehicle's front end without compromising on fitment or geometry.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 0029955-ASB
• Mark: Mini (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 0029955
• Substitutable numbers: 51110029955, 0029955
• Location on the vehicle: Front
• Color: Astro Black Metallic - A25
• Category: Bumpers & Reinforcements

Purpose and function of the front bumper

The presented bumper is designed as a component mounted on the front area of the vehicle, responsible for absorbing part of the impact force during minor collisions and for properly guiding airflow around the front bodywork. The design, tailored to the Cooper S version, ensures compatibility with the model's styling lines, maintaining the characteristic, dynamic look of the Mini.

Its placement on the front of the vehicle allows for direct replacement of a damaged component without interfering with other body areas, which facilitates bodywork and painting tasks and reduces repair time.

Color and visual fitment

The bumper is finished in Astro Black Metallic - A25, characteristic of selected Mini Cooper S configurations. The metallic black ensures consistency with the factory body paint, which in many cases minimizes the scope of necessary painting work or allows for its precise planning.

By maintaining the original color specification, it is possible to:

• maintain a uniform styling line of the vehicle's front,
• easier color matching during any potential painting,
• preserve the factory character of the car after repair.

Product characteristics and condition

The offered bumper belongs to the Bumpers and reinforcements group and is a dismantled, used part. Such components are a popular choice for post-accident repairs and for restoring a vehicle to its original specification, as they ensure factory-grade fitment of the shape, mounting points, and body lines.

A used front bumper for the Mini Cooper S R52/R53 represents a reasonable compromise between repair costs and maintaining the original geometry of the vehicle's front, which is important for both aesthetics and the proper installation of adjacent body components.

Application in repairs and upgrades

This bumper model is particularly suitable for situations where it is necessary to:

• repair the front of the vehicle after a collision or parking damage,
• replace a worn or cracked body component,
• restore the original look of the Cooper S version in Astro Black Metallic.

Thanks to the preservation of the factory Mini specifications, the installation proceeds in an orderly manner, adhering to the manufacturer's intended mounting points and alignment lines with the hood, fenders, and other front components.

Repair expansion – Mini Bumpers and reinforcements

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the front zone in your Mini and need other elements from the same group, such as additional reinforcements, beams, or other bumpers, check the available parts in the Mini Bumpers and reinforcements category.

Technical support and part selection

When selecting body components for modern models, it is worth paying attention to the compatibility of the equipment version, model year, and specific model variants. In the case of more advanced systems, such as turbocharged units or extensive cooling systems, specialized guides regarding component selection and VIN verification may be helpful – for example, such as the guide to the turbocharger and intercooler for the BMW B58 engine in the 3 Series (G20), which shows how to approach compatibility analysis and installation step by step.