BMW Mini Cooper R50 R53 Boot Trunk Lid Tailgate Cosmosschwarz Black - 303

BMW Mini Cooper R50 R53 Boot Trunk Lid Tailgate Cosmosschwarz Black is an original body component designed for installation at the rear of the vehicle. Thanks to its factory geometry, it ensures precise fitment to the body lines as well as proper operation of the lock and hinges. It is a practical solution for accident repairs, corrosion correction, or completing the bodywork on Mini models.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7139735-COS
• Mark: Mini (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7139735
• Substitutable numbers: 41627139735, 7139735, 41627037435, 41007067826, 7037435, 7067826
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Color: Cosmosschwarz Metallic - 303
• Category: Bumpers & Reinforcements

Purpose and fitment

The offered trunk lid is a rear body component dedicated to Mini Cooper R50/R53 models. The construction is designed to work with factory mounting points, hinges, gas struts, and the lock, which facilitates installation and reduces the need for additional bodywork modifications.

Its placement in the rear zone of the vehicle allows for restoring the correct trunk geometry after a collision or replacing a component with visible signs of wear. Its original Mini origin helps maintain visual consistency with the other body panels.

Color and surface finish

The trunk lid is finished in the Cosmosschwarz Metallic – 303 shade, characteristic of many Mini vehicles. The metallic paint coating provides an aesthetic, deep black shade with a subtle reflective effect in the light, which makes it easier to visually match the bodywork in the same color.

In the case of body and paint repairs, such a base color can limit the scope of the painter's work, especially when the car is already painted in the same paint code. For users planning a full vehicle respray, it serves as a solid base for new layers of paint.

Technical characteristics and installation

As a body component from the Bumpers and reinforcements group, the trunk lid contributes to the rear structure of the vehicle, affecting the rigidity of the luggage area and the proper closing of the cargo space. The design intended for installation at the rear of the car allows for maintaining factory gaps between panels and correct alignment of the body lines.

The component comes from the Mini segment, which means compliance with the brand's factory dimensional and assembly standards. This facilitates the work of the body shop, shortens the fitting time, and reduces the risk of problems with adjusting the lock or hinges after installation.

Condition and practical application

The trunk lid is a used component, which makes it a reasonable choice for economical body repair when functionality and dimensional compliance are the priority. This type of component will work well both for accident repairs and for the reconstruction of older Mini Cooper R50/R53 models, where maintaining the original body structure is important.

Choosing an original used trunk lid often allows for cost savings compared to new aftermarket replacements, while maintaining the factory geometry and the characteristic appearance of the rear of the vehicle.

Rear body repair expansion

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

Additional technical support

For larger service tasks, it is also worth taking care of the efficiency of comfort systems, including air conditioning. To better plan potential repairs in this area and consciously select parts, you can use the advice contained in the article A/C compressor – symptoms of failure, causes, and safe replacement, which discusses typical failure symptoms and issues regarding the selection of used components.