Mini Cooper S R55 R56 R57 LCI R58 Front Bumper Trim Laser Blue Metallic - A59

Visual condition of the part

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

Mini Cooper S R55 R56 R57 LCI R58 Front Bumper Trim Laser Blue Metallic - A59 is an original body component from the Bumpers and reinforcements category, designed for installation on the front of Mini vehicles. Finished in the distinctive Laser Blue Metallic - A59 color, it allows for maintaining a consistent body appearance and the factory styling line of the R55/R56 LCI S series models.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7268743-LAB
• Mark: Mini (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7268743
• Substitutable numbers: 51117268743, 7268743
• Location on the vehicle: Front
• Color: Laser Blue Metallic - A59
• Category: Bumpers & Reinforcements

Purpose and fitment

The presented front bumper is designed as a body component mounted on the front area of the Mini R55 and R56 series after the facelift (LCI) in the S version. The construction corresponds to the factory solutions used by the manufacturer, which facilitates fitting to the original mounting points, hood line, fenders, and lower covers.

The Laser Blue Metallic - A59 color allows for aesthetic integration of the bumper into the bodywork without the need to change the car's color scheme. In many cases, this minimizes the scope of paint work or allows for its staging, which is beneficial for accident repairs and restoration projects.

Technical and functional characteristics

The bumper belongs to the Bumpers and reinforcements group, responsible for protecting the front part of the body and ensuring proper airflow around the radiators and engine compartment. The design provides spaces for factory equipment elements, such as grilles, decorative trims, or mounts for additional components, in accordance with the solutions used in S versions.

As an OEM Mini component, the bumper is designed to maintain the proper body geometry, which translates into:

• proper fitment with adjacent body panels,
• stable mounting at factory points,
• maintenance of the front zone rigidity intended by the manufacturer.

Condition and service application

The offered bumper is a used component, which makes it a practical solution for accident repairs, visual corrections, and restoring the car to a condition close to factory at reasonable costs. A used OEM part allows for maintaining the original geometry and the characteristic look of the Mini front, without the need to use replacements with uncertain fitment.

Such a solution is particularly beneficial for:

• local repairs after minor collisions,
• restoration of R55/R56 LCI S series vehicles while maintaining the factory character,
• preparing the car for sale or technical inspection after bodywork repairs.

Benefits of choosing an original Mini bumper

Choosing an original front bumper in Laser Blue Metallic - A59 ensures stylistic consistency with other body elements and predictable behavior during installation. Factory fitment reduces the need for modifications, which shortens workshop time and reduces the risk of body geometry issues.

If you want to better understand why a used OEM component is often more cost-effective than a replacement, it is worth checking out the practical tips in the article 5 reasons why a used OEM part is a better choice than a replacement, where specific examples and selection criteria are discussed.

Expansion and other Mini body elements

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 bumpers, reinforcements, or related covers, check out the available parts in the Mini Bumpers and reinforcements category.