Mini Cooper R56 LCI Front Bumper Trim Grille Frame Panel Ice Blue - B28

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

Mini Cooper R56 LCI Front Bumper Trim Grille Frame Panel Ice Blue is an original body component from the Bumpers and reinforcements category, designed for installation in the front section of the vehicle. It provides a visually cohesive finish for the bumper, ensures proper airflow management, and offers an aesthetic frame for the grille in the distinctive Ice Blue shade.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7268751-ICE
• Mark: Mini (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7268751
• Substitutable numbers: 51117268751, 7268751, 7250783
• Location on the vehicle: Front
• Color: Ice Blue - B28
• Category: Bumpers & Reinforcements

Purpose and function of the component

The described grille frame is designed specifically for the Mini Cooper R56 LCI (facelift) version and is mounted in the front body zone. It is responsible for the stable seating of the grille within the bumper, maintaining the correct geometry of the air intake opening, and providing an aesthetic finish to the vehicle's front end.

Thanks to its precise fit to the bumper shape, the component allows for maintaining the factory body line, which is important both for the appearance and the correct installation of adjacent components, such as reinforcements or other parts from the Bumpers and reinforcements category.

Color and visual fit

The frame is finished in the original Ice Blue – B28 color, characteristic of selected Mini configurations. Using the factory shade allows for maintaining paint consistency on the front of the car without the need for additional color matching during the installation stage.

Such a solution is particularly beneficial when replacing a damaged component after a collision or a local repair of the vehicle's front end, when you want to restore the original appearance as quickly as possible without interfering with the bumper structure.

Installation characteristics

As a component from the Bumpers and reinforcements category, the grille frame works with the factory mounting points in the Mini Cooper R56 LCI front bumper. The design is intended for installation in place of the original part, which facilitates service work and limits the need for additional modifications.

When correctly selected for the body version, the frame allows for:

• maintaining proper fitment of the bumper with the grille and adjacent elements,
• maintaining mounting stability during operation,
• restoring the factory look of the front of the vehicle.

Why choose a used OEM component

The original Mini grille frame, even as a used part, ensures a construction compliant with factory tolerances, which translates into proper fitment of the bumper and other body components. This is particularly important in the case of elements from the Bumpers and reinforcements category, where geometry affects the body line and the correct operation of the mounts.

If you want to better understand when a used original component is a more beneficial choice 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.

Expansion and modernization of the Mini bumper zone

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the front bumper zone in your Mini and need other elements from the same group, such as additional reinforcements, covers, or other bumper panels, check out the available parts in the Mini Bumpers and reinforcements category.