Mini R56 R57 Rear Bumper Trim Panel Pure Silver Metallic - 900

Visual condition of the part

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

Mini R56 R57 Rear Bumper Trim Panel Pure Silver Metallic is an original body component from the Bumpers and reinforcements category, designed for installation in the rear section of Mini vehicles. The paint in the Pure Silver Metallic shade allows for an aesthetic match to the factory body color, facilitating post-accident repairs or the replacement of a worn-out part.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 0430247-PS
• Mark: Mini (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 0430247
• Substitutable numbers: 51120430247, 0430247, 7147871
• Weight: 150
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Color: Pure Silver Metallic - 900
• Category: Bumpers & Reinforcements

Purpose and function of the bumper

The presented rear bumper has been designed for Mini models from the R56 and R57 series, ensuring a proper fit to the body geometry and mounting points in the rear zone. The component plays a key role in protecting the vehicle's structure during minor collisions, while also being responsible for maintaining the consistent stylistic line characteristic of Mini.

Thanks to the factory specification, the bumper works with original reinforcements, brackets, and mounting hardware, which facilitates service and limits the need for additional bodywork modifications.

Color and paint matching

The finish in Pure Silver Metallic is a popular metallic color used in many Mini units, allowing for a consistent body appearance without the need for a full repaint of the component. The metallic paint coating works well with chrome and black styling accessories, ensuring the bumper harmoniously integrates with the car's design line.

In the case of body and paint repairs, such a color match makes it easier for the painter to perform any necessary touch-ups and blending, which translates into an aesthetic final effect after installation.

Technical characteristics and installation

The rear bumper is a body component intended for installation in the rear zone of the vehicle, taking into account factory mounting points and guides. The construction has been developed to work with original reinforcements and other components of the Mini collision system, which helps maintain the correct geometry and rigidity of the body.

The product comes from the Mini segment, which means compliance with factory dimensional and assembly standards. As a result, the bumper can be used both for post-accident repairs and for visual refreshing of the vehicle, without the need for non-factory solutions.

Condition and practical application

The item is offered as a used part, which is a cost-effective solution while maintaining the manufacturer's original specification. This choice is particularly attractive for maintenance repairs, where a combination of proper functionality, dimensional compliance, and a reasonable budget is important.

The rear bumper in this version will work well both in professional body and paint workshops and for individual users who are looking for a factory body component for their Mini R56 or R57 series.

Repair expansion and technical knowledge

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the rear body section in your Mini and need other elements from the same group, such as reinforcement beams, brackets, or additional covers, check the available parts in the Mini Bumpers and reinforcements category.

For those interested in optimizing service costs and using used components in mechanical and body repairs, an article describing the evolution of Volkswagen power units and the impact of part selection on repair budgets may be helpful – more information can be found in the material Volkswagen 1.9 TDI vs 1.4 TSI – evolution of VW engines and repair costs.