BMW Mini Cooper R50 R53 Cover Cap Casing Right O/S Mirror Wing Electric Blue Metallic

The BMW Mini Cooper R50 R53 Cover Cap Casing Right O/S Mirror Wing Electric Blue Metallic in Electric Blue Metallic is an original body component designed for first-generation BMW Mini models. It is a practical solution for users looking to restore the consistent appearance of the right side of their vehicle after damage or mirror replacement, while maintaining the factory paint finish.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: rhd-0029989-ELB
• Mark: Mini (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 0029989
• Substitutable numbers: 51160029989, 0029989, PK
• Location on the vehicle: Right
• Color: Electric Blue Metallic - 870
• Category: Mirror Assemblies

Purpose and fitment

The presented cover is a component from the Exterior Mirrors group, designed for installation on the right side of the vehicle. The construction has been engineered specifically for the Mini Cooper R50/R53 body, ensuring proper fitment with the mirror base, correct edge alignment, and stable mounting without the need for modifications.

The component is factory-profiled to match the characteristic side line of the Mini, ensuring that the original mirror geometry and correct aerodynamics in this area of the body are maintained after installation.

Color and finish

The cover is finished in the Electric Blue Metallic – 870 shade, characteristic of the Mini paint palette. The metallic structure of the paint ensures consistency with the factory body paint, which reduces the need for additional painting when replacing the component with one in the same color.

Selecting the correct color is particularly important for spot repairs – using a cover in the same shade allows for a uniform appearance on the right side of the vehicle and minimizes color differences between the mirror and the rest of the bodywork.

Characteristics of the used component

The mirror cover is a used part, sourced from dismantling, which represents a reasonable compromise between repair costs and maintaining the original Mini specification. Such components are frequently chosen for post-accident repairs, visual corrections, and restoring a car to a near-factory condition without the need to invest in new components.

Choosing a used cover allows you to maintain the original character of the mirror while reducing service costs, which is particularly important for comprehensive body and paint work.

Practical service application

The right mirror cover in Electric Blue Metallic is particularly useful in situations where:

• mechanical damage to the right mirror housing has occurred,
• it is necessary to replace only the cover without interfering with the adjustment mechanism,
• maintaining the original color and body line of the Mini Cooper R50/R53 is important,
• quick installation without additional structural modifications is a priority.

Thanks to its factory profile, the component works well with the existing mirror base, which facilitates installation in workshop conditions or during self-replacement by an experienced user.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the side body area of your Mini and need other elements from the same group, such as housings, glass inserts, or complete mirror sets, check out the available parts in the Mini Exterior Mirrors category.

Why choose an original Mini exterior mirror

Using an original Mini exterior mirror cover allows you to maintain stylistic consistency with other body components and avoid fitment issues typical of universal aftermarket replacements. This solution is particularly valued by users who care about maintaining the characteristic look of the Mini and the correct integration of the component with the door and pillar line.

To better understand the benefits of choosing original, used components, it is worth reading the guide: Used parts for BMW – is it worth it? Key benefits for brand fans. Although the article concerns another brand from the same group, it discusses the universal advantages of using original parts from dismantling, such as maintaining factory quality and reducing operating costs.