Mini Cooper R50 R52 R53 Front Right Door O/S Dark Silver Metallic - 871

Listing details and visual condition of the part

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

The offer applies to the bare door – without handle, window, lock, trims, or any other accessories.

There is an option to purchase a complete door for an additional fee of 80 GBP.

Mini Cooper R50 R52 R53 Front Right Door O/S Dark Silver Metallic is an original BMW body part designed for the precise replacement of factory doors in first-generation Mini models. By maintaining factory geometry and original sheet metal structure, it ensures proper fitment with the bodywork and stable mounting of accessories. The used condition of the part allows for an economical yet technically correct vehicle repair.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7202912-DS1
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7202912
• Substitutable numbers: 41517202912, 7202912, 41517033210, 41517133944, 7033210, 7133944
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Right
• Color: Dark Silver Metallic - 871
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and fitment for Mini R50 R52 R53

The presented door has been designed as a body component for the Mini R50, R52, and R53 series, ensuring the correct side line, shape of the pressings, and mounting points for hinges and the lock. The vehicle placement specified as front - right guarantees a precise fit to the right side of the body without the need for structural modifications.

The original door construction ensures compatibility with factory equipment such as seals, glass, guides, locks, or the wiring harness (if provided in the specific vehicle equipment version). As a result, installation is predictable, and the risk of issues with gap adjustment and closing is minimized.

Dark Silver Metallic – 871 color and aesthetic values

The door is finished in Dark Silver Metallic - 871, a color characteristic of many Mini units of this generation. The metallic paint gives the body a subtle yet dynamic look, which blends well with both light and dark styling accessories.

For users who want to limit the scope of paint work, the color match with the factory Mini palette is a practical advantage – in many cases, local blending or polishing is sufficient instead of full repainting. This solution is particularly beneficial for accident repairs and restoring the consistent appearance of the side body section.

Door construction and function in the body structure

As an item in the Doors and door panels category, this component plays an important role in protecting the vehicle interior and maintaining the lateral rigidity of the body. The factory construction of the outer and inner panel allows for proper load distribution during operation and provides a suitable base for mounting seals and upholstery.

The front right door in the Mini R50 R52 R53 is responsible for:

• proper glass guidance in the tracks,
• stable mounting of hinges to the pillar and door structure,
• maintaining acoustic and water tightness between the interior and the environment,
• preserving the factory side line of the body.

The original origin from the BMW brand helps maintain compliance with service documentation and repair procedures used in professional workshops.

Used condition and benefits of choosing OEM parts

The item is offered in Used condition, meaning it comes from vehicle dismantling and may show signs of wear typical for this class of parts. For many users, this is a favorable compromise between repair costs and maintaining the original quality of the body structure.

Choosing an OEM door for the Mini R50 R52 R53 allows you to:

• maintain factory fitment with the fender, sill, and pillar,
• preserve compatibility with factory accessory mounting points,
• reduce the time required for fitting and adjustment compared to aftermarket replacements.

Additionally, the 7202912-DS1 marking facilitates the identification of the specific stock item in the store's system, which translates into efficient order processing and clear product assignment.

Part numbers and replacement selection

The Mini R50 R52 R53 door has an assigned OEM part number and associated interchangeable numbers, which is particularly important when verifying compatibility by VIN or in manufacturer catalogs. This allows you to precisely check whether the offered element matches the equipment version and year of a specific Mini unit.

This approach minimizes the risk of purchasing an incorrect component and facilitates cooperation with a workshop, which can quickly confirm compatibility based on service documentation.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the side body area in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as door skins, door frames, or outer panels, check the available parts in the BMW Doors and door panels category.

For users who want to deepen their knowledge on selecting original components by catalog numbers and VIN, the article describing a practical approach to used OEM parts may be helpful – you can find it here: Audi five-cylinder engine – legend and selection of used OEM parts.