Mini Cooper S R55 R56 Complete Front Bumper Trim Panel Interchange Yellow - A95

Mini Cooper S R55 R56 Complete Front Bumper Trim Panel Interchange Yellow is an original body component from the Bumpers and reinforcements category, designed for installation on the front of a Mini vehicle. Thanks to its factory origin, it ensures a perfect fit to the body lines and stylistic consistency with other body parts, while the distinctive Interchange Yellow - A95 color emphasizes the car's dynamic character.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 0430242-INTER
• Mark: Mini (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 0430242
• Substitutable numbers: 51110430242, 0430242, 51112756497, 2756497, 51117147856, 7147856, 7147854
• Location on the vehicle: Front
• Color: Interchange Yellow - A95
• Category: Bumpers & Reinforcements

Purpose and fitment

The presented bumper has been designed as a front body component for the Mini S R55/R56 series. The construction corresponds to factory dimensions and mounting points, which facilitates installation and allows for maintaining correct gaps between body panels. As a result, after replacement, the original geometry of the vehicle's front is preserved, along with proper airflow management around the engine bay and radiators.

Technical characteristics and color

The bumper belongs to the Bumpers and reinforcements group, responsible for protecting the front of the body and absorbing loads during minor collisions. The component is prepared for installation at factory mounting points on the front of the vehicle, which minimizes the need for additional bodywork modifications or bracket adjustments.

The Interchange Yellow - A95 color is a distinctive, expressive shade used in Mini models, which allows for maintaining consistency with the original body paint. In many cases, this enables installation without the need for full repainting, which shortens repair time and reduces costs, especially in post-accident repairs or when replacing a damaged part.

Condition and benefits of choosing a used part

The offered bumper is a used component, meaning it comes from vehicle disassembly and may show signs of wear typical for this type of part. At the same time, it retains its structural functionality, making it suitable for further use after proper installation. Choosing a used part is a sensible solution for economical repairs, allowing for cost savings compared to purchasing a new component while maintaining the manufacturer's original specifications.

Using original, used Mini body components also helps maintain the material and structural integrity of the vehicle, which is important for both safety and the future resale value of the car.

Application in body and paint repairs

The front bumper in Interchange Yellow - A95 will work particularly well in situations where only the front part of the body has been damaged, and the remaining body panels remain in the same shade. In many cases, this allows for limiting the scope of paint work to local touch-ups or polishing, which is beneficial in terms of time and cost.

The component can be used both for standard post-accident repairs and for visual modifications of the vehicle's front, when the goal is to restore the original look of the S version. Thanks to its factory origin, the bumper retains the correct contours, parting lines, and mounting points for original accessories and equipment.

Completing the Mini front zone

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

If you want to better understand how to select original used body parts and other components for popular car models, our guide may be helpful: The best used car parts – a guide to the most frequently chosen original parts.