Mini Cooper F56 F57 Front Door Left N/S Caribbean Aqua Metallic - C2E

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 F56 F57 Front Door Left N/S Caribbean Aqua Metallic - C2E is an original body component from the Doors and door panels group, designed for installation on the front left side of the vehicle. Thanks to its factory origin, it ensures a proper fit to the Mini body structure and visual consistency with the F56/F57 model line.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7294265-CARR
• Mark: Mini (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7294265
• Substitutable numbers: 41517294265, 7294265
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Color: Caribbean Aqua Metallic - C2E
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and fitment for Mini Cooper F56/F57

The presented item is a complete front left door dedicated to the Mini Cooper F56/F57 series, designed to work with factory mounting points. The placement on the vehicle, specified as front – left side, allows for unambiguous identification of the mounting position and reduces the risk of errors when selecting parts.

The original door construction guarantees the maintenance of proper gap geometry, correct adhesion to seals, and compatibility with factory hinges, locks, and fittings characteristic of this generation of Mini. This solution is particularly beneficial for accident repairs, where it is essential to restore the factory rigidity and side body line.

Caribbean Aqua Metallic – C2E color

The door is finished in Caribbean Aqua Metallic – C2E paint, characteristic of selected Mini Cooper F56/F57 configurations. The use of the original metallic shade makes it easier to match the existing vehicle paintwork, which in many cases allows for minimizing the scope of painting work or focusing only on correction and polishing.

For body and paint shops, this means a faster repair process, and for the user – a visually consistent final effect, without the tonal differences typical of non-factory shades. The Caribbean Aqua Metallic – C2E color works well with contrasting Mini styling elements, such as a black roof, moldings, or mirrors.

Component characteristics and use in repairs

The door belongs to the Doors and door panels group, i.e., components responsible for both protecting the side of the cabin and for the proper operation of window mechanisms, locks, and seals. Replacing the complete door shell is often the most effective solution for mechanical damage, edge dents, or corrosion in the lower parts of the door.

The used element represents a favorable compromise between repair cost and maintaining factory quality. In practice, this allows you to:

• restore the correct side body line without time-consuming straightening and filling,
• preserve the original sheet metal structure and accessory mounting points,
• minimize the risk of door closing problems and leaks.

Benefits of choosing original Mini doors

Choosing an original front left door for the Mini Cooper F56/F57 translates into a number of practical advantages in daily vehicle use. Factory fitment facilitates installation, reduces the need for additional modifications, and allows for maintaining compliance with the body structure intended by the manufacturer. This is especially important for cars where precision of fit and the characteristic Mini styling matter.

For service centers and repair shops, this means predictable assembly time, fewer corrections, and greater certainty that after the work is completed, the door will work properly with the seals, lock, and window. For the end user, this means stable closing, proper interior acoustics, and maintaining aesthetics consistent with the original design.

Repair expansion – other Mini door components

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

If you are interested in a broader approach to repairs using original used powertrain components and want to better understand the advantages of OEM parts over uncertain replacements, it is worth reading the article Humming differential? Find out why a used OEM drive axle is a better investment than an uncertain replacement, which shows the practical benefits of choosing proven components at Global Parts.