Mini Cooper S R55 R56 R57 LCI R58 Front Bumper Trim Midnight Black - A94

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 Midnight Black is an original body component from the Bumpers and reinforcements category, designed for installation at the front of the vehicle. Finished in the attractive Midnight Black Metallic – A94 color, it allows you to restore the factory look of your car or perform a visually consistent front-end upgrade for your Mini.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7268743-MNB
• Mark: Mini (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7268743
• Substitutable numbers: 51117268743, 7268743
• Location on the vehicle: Front
• Color: Midnight Black Metallic - A94
• Category: Bumpers & Reinforcements

Purpose and fitment for Mini Cooper S

The presented front bumper is structurally designed for the facelift (LCI) versions of the Mini R55 and R56 in the Cooper S trim. As a component mounted on the front of the body, it is responsible for maintaining the correct body lines, integrating with the lighting, hood, and fenders, and ensuring proper panel gaps.

The original geometry of the bumper facilitates installation in place of the factory part without the need for structural modifications. This makes it a suitable solution for both post-accident repairs and replacing a worn or damaged bumper with a proven used component.

Midnight Black Metallic – A94 color and aesthetic value

The Midnight Black Metallic – A94 finish ensures consistency with the original Mini paint palette. Metallic black effectively hides minor dirt while emphasizing the dynamic character of the Cooper S version. In many cases, this allows for minimizing or completely avoiding the need for repainting, provided the condition of the coating is acceptable relative to the rest of the bodywork.

Choosing the correct bumper color is important not only for visual reasons but also for practical ones – proper matching of the color and metallic effect impacts the vehicle's value and the overall aesthetics of the front end.

Technical and functional characteristics

As a component from the Bumpers and reinforcements category, the Mini front bumper performs several key technical functions:

• shapes airflow in the front area, which is important for cooling and aerodynamics,
• provides mounting points for covers, grilles, and other front-end components,
• protects critical elements from minor mechanical damage,
• visually and structurally stabilizes the entire front part of the body.

Its location at the front of the vehicle means that proper bumper alignment has a direct impact on the car's appearance and the correct operation of adjacent components, such as headlights, air intake grilles, or lower covers.

Used condition and benefits of choosing OE parts

The offered bumper is a used part, which allows you to combine cost-effectiveness with maintaining the manufacturer's original specifications. In practice, this means factory-fitment for your Mini, proper structural rigidity, and compliance with the styling line of the facelifted Cooper S version.

Choosing an original used component is particularly beneficial for repairs where maintaining the factory look and body geometry is a priority, while also optimizing the budget compared to new parts.

Comprehensive repair of the Mini front end

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

Technical knowledge and project development

When planning broader modifications or body repairs, it is worth using proven sources of technical knowledge that compare solutions used in different car models and generations. For a better understanding of how manufacturers develop body structures and components, an article analyzing the evolution of popular sports models may be helpful – you can find it here: Hot-hatch legend: the evolution of the VW Golf GTI from Mk1 to Mk8.