Mini Cooper R50 Rear Bumper Complete Trim Panel Hyper Blue Metallic - A28

Visual condition of the part

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

Mini Cooper R50 Rear Bumper Complete Trim Panel Hyper Blue Metallic - A28 is an original body component from the Bumpers and reinforcements category, designed for installation at the rear of the vehicle. The paint in the Hyper Blue Metallic - A28 shade highlights the characteristic Mini styling, allowing for a visually consistent repair or replacement of a damaged bumper without the need to experiment with aftermarket alternatives.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 0393501-HYB
• Mark: Mini (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 0393501
• Substitutable numbers: 51120393501, 0393501, BG
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Color: Hyper Blue Metallic - A28
• Category: Bumpers & Reinforcements

Purpose and fitment for the Mini Cooper R50

The presented rear bumper has been designed specifically for the Mini Cooper R50 construction, ensuring proper body line alignment, correct fitment with the lights, tailgate, and mounting elements. Its placement at the rear of the vehicle means it is responsible for both aesthetics and basic protection of the body structure during minor parking collisions.

The original Mini origin helps maintain factory mounting gaps, which facilitates the work of body shops and painters and reduces the need for additional modifications. This is a practical solution for post-accident repairs, restorations, and returning the car to a near-factory condition.

Visual characteristics and Hyper Blue Metallic - A28 color

The Hyper Blue Metallic - A28 color is one of the recognizable shades used by Mini, combining metallic depth with a distinct, dynamic tone of blue. As a result, the bumper blends well with the characteristic R50 body line, emphasizing the car's sporty, urban character.

For workshops and users, it is important that using the correct paint code allows for precise matching of the coating to the rest of the body, which minimizes shade differences after repair. This is especially important for local rear-end repairs, where the bumper is directly adjacent to the fenders and the tailgate.

Protective function and role in the body structure

As an element from the Bumpers and reinforcements category, the rear bumper in the Mini Cooper R50 acts as the first barrier during minor rear impacts, dissipating some of the energy and limiting the transfer of loads to other body elements. Proper adjustment of the bumper geometry is important not only for visual reasons but also for utility – it affects the correct operation of mounts, brackets, and elements located in its zone.

Replacing a worn or damaged bumper with an original Mini component allows for maintaining the manufacturer-intended performance characteristics of the rear body section, which is important for both safety and the vehicle's future resale value.

Used condition and economic benefits

The item is offered in used condition, which represents a reasonable compromise between repair costs and maintaining original build quality. For many Mini Cooper R50 users, this is a practical way to restore full functionality to the rear body section without the need to invest in new, more expensive components.

Choosing a used OEM bumper is also an environmentally friendly solution – reusing parts reduces waste and fits into the increasingly popular repair model based on component recycling.

Installation recommendations and additional resources

During installation, it is recommended that the work be performed by a workshop with experience in Mini bodywork, which will facilitate proper gap alignment, adjustment to reinforcements, and any necessary preparation of the paint surface. It is worth verifying the compatibility of the body version and vehicle equipment with the bumper before installation to avoid additional modifications.

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

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