BMW Mini Cooper R55 R56 Right Heated Door Wing Mirror O/S Royal Grey Metallic

BMW Mini Cooper R55 R56 Right Heated Door Wing Mirror O/S Royal Grey Metallic is an original body component designed for precise replacement on the passenger side (or driver side, depending on the market). The heated design improves safety and visibility in difficult weather conditions, and the factory Royal Grey Metallic paint harmoniously matches the original Mini color palette. This is a solution for users who expect a consistent body appearance and proper operation of the mirror adjustment and heating functions.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: rhd-2755638-ROG
• Mark: Mini (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 2755638
• Substitutable numbers: 51162755638, 2755638
• Location on the vehicle: Right
• Color: Royal Grey Metallic - A48
• Category: Mirror Assemblies

Technical characteristics and intended use

The presented mirror belongs to the Exterior mirrors category and has been designed specifically for the BMW Mini Cooper R55 and R56 series models. Its placement on the right side of the vehicle ensures correct mounting geometry, the appropriate viewing angle, and compatibility with the factory mounting points of the Mini body.

The heated mirror surface supports rapid evaporation and defrosting of the glass pane, which reduces blind spots and improves driving comfort in rain, snow, and high humidity. As a result, the driver gains a stable field of vision without the need for manual cleaning of the mirror.

Exterior appearance and color matching

The Royal Grey Metallic A48 paint is a factory metallic shade used in the Mini range, which allows for maintaining stylistic consistency of the body after repair or replacement of the component. The metallic structure of the coating blends well with the R55/R56 body line, ensuring an aesthetic look without the need for additional painting, provided the vehicle has the same color code.

The mirror housing has been designed to maintain the characteristic compact form and proper aerodynamics of the Mini. Thanks to this, the component does not disturb the airflow around the body and does not generate excessive noise at higher speeds.

Functionality of the heated right mirror

The heated right mirror in the Mini Cooper R55/R56 works with the vehicle's electrical system, usually activating the heating function together with the rear window heating system (according to the factory configuration of a given unit). A properly selected heating resistance ensures even heating of the glass pane, which reduces the risk of local image distortion.

Key benefits of using this component include:

• increased visibility in rain, snow, and fog conditions,
• reduction of fogging and icing of the mirror surface,
• preservation of the factory functionality of the mirror's electrical system,
• consistent appearance with other Mini body components.

Condition, origin, and practical application

The mirror comes from the Mini Brand offer and is a used component, which in practice means a real opportunity to reduce repair costs while maintaining the original design and fitment. For many Mini Cooper R55/R56 users, this is a reasonable compromise between price and maintaining factory mounting parameters and appearance.

Before installation, it is recommended to perform a standard verification of the vehicle's electrical system and the correct operation of the adjustment and heating mechanism after connection. A properly selected exterior mirror allows for restoring full functionality of the right side of the body after a collision, parking damage, or natural wear of the component.

Mirror selection and additional technical support

To ensure that the selected mirror will be suitable for a specific Mini Cooper R55/R56 equipment version, it is worth paying attention to aspects such as the type of adjustment, the presence of heating, and compatibility with the model year and body version. In case of doubts regarding compatibility, expert tips and comparison with the currently installed component may be useful.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the side zone of your Mini and need other components from the same group, such as housings, glass inserts, or complete sets with an arm, check the available parts in the Mini exterior mirrors category.

Additional practical tips regarding the selection of used body components, including mirrors, can be found in the guide: No more bad purchases – how to professionally select used car parts, where, among other things, the importance of OEM marking compliance and equipment parameters is discussed.