Mini Cooper R55 R56 Fuel Filler Flap Surround Panel Housing Pure Silver 2751980

Visual condition of the part

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

Mini Cooper R55 R56 Fuel Filler Flap Surround Panel Housing Pure Silver is an original body component from the Fuel filler flaps and caps category, designed for Mini S R56 series models. The stylish Pure Silver Metallic finish allows you to restore the consistent look of the side body panel after damage or wear of the factory-fitted cover.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 2751980-PS1
• Mark: Mini (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 0430310
• Substitutable numbers: 51170430310, 0430310, 2751980, BG
• Color: Pure Silver Metallic - 900
• Category: Fuel Tank Caps

Purpose and function of the fuel filler flap housing

The fuel filler flap housing in the Mini S R56 plays an important protective and aesthetic role – it secures the filler area against dirt, moisture, and mechanical damage, while also contributing to the visual consistency of the bodywork. The Pure Silver Metallic version is matched to the factory Mini paint palette, which makes it easy to maintain the car's original character after replacing the part.

Color and visual fit

The finish in Pure Silver Metallic – the manufacturer's paint code – ensures compatibility with the factory paintwork of Mini vehicles that used this color reference. As a result, the housing integrates well with the body line, requires no additional painting when the color is correctly matched, and allows for an aesthetic repair following a collision, scratch, or corrosion of the previous component.

Technical characteristics and installation

As a part from the Fuel filler flaps and caps category, the housing is designed for specific mounting points on the Mini S R56 body, which translates into stable seating and proper operation of the opening mechanism. The design provided by the manufacturer allows for installation in place of the factory part, without the need for bodywork modifications or mounting adaptations, while maintaining the correct geometry relative to the fuel filler and fender line.

Condition of the part and service application

The offered housing is a used part, making it an attractive solution for post-accident repairs, restorations, or budget-friendly bodywork upgrades for the Mini S R56. This type of component is particularly useful where maintaining the original manufacturer's specification is key while optimizing costs compared to a new part.

Application in service and tuning practice

Replacing the fuel filler flap housing is a typical operation during repairs of the side body section following parking scrapes, minor collisions, or mechanical damage in the filler area. This element can also be used in light optical tuning projects, where the Mini S R56 owner aims to unify the body color or replace an inconsistent, non-factory flap with a part matching the original finish.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the fuel filler area in your Mini and need other components from the same group, such as flaps, caps, or additional covers, check the available parts in the Mini fuel filler flaps and caps category.

For a better understanding of the fuel system operation and the selection of components according to manufacturer markings, it is worth consulting the service guide: Fuel system – injectors, pumps, and fuel tank: maintenance and regeneration, which discusses diagnostics, selection by reference numbers, and operating principles for fuel-related components.