Mini Cooper One 1 R55 R56 R57 Front Bumper Trim Panel Right O/S Pepper White

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

Mini Cooper One 1 R55 R56 R57 Front Bumper Trim Panel Right O/S Pepper White is an original body component designed for the right side of the front bumper in Mini R-series models. Thanks to its factory fitment and maintained mounting geometry, the panel allows for precise restoration of the bumper line. The Pepper White - 850 color facilitates an aesthetic replacement of the part in vehicles with this paint shade, reducing the scope of additional paintwork.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 0430226-PW1
• Mark: Mini (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 0430226
• Substitutable numbers: 51110430226, 0430226, 2753658
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Right
• Color: Pepper White - 850
• Category: Other Exterior Parts & Accessories

Purpose and function of the component

The Mini Cooper One 1 R55 R56 R57 Front Bumper Trim Panel Right O/S Pepper White is responsible for completing the front bumper structure on the passenger side, stabilizing its edge, and ensuring proper alignment with adjacent body components. A correctly selected part helps maintain:

• continuity of the front end's styling line,
• proper gaps between the bumper and adjacent panels,
• stable bumper mounting in the right-side area.

Thanks to a design consistent with factory solutions, the panel works with the original mounting points on the Mini body, which facilitates trouble-free installation and reduces the need for part adjustment.

Pepper White color – visual matching

The component is finished in Pepper White - 850, a color characteristic of many Mini vehicles. In practice, this means that provided the vehicle's paint is in good condition, it is possible to limit paintwork to potential correction or polishing. This is a beneficial solution for post-accident repairs where both time and the visual consistency of the entire front end are important.

Vehicle placement and installation aspects

The panel is intended for installation in the front, right side zone, which clearly defines its position relative to the vehicle's axis. Such designation facilitates the selection of the correct component during repairs and minimizes the risk of error when ordering. As a Mini body part, it has been designed to maintain the factory bumper geometry, which is significant for both aesthetics and the proper fitment of other panels.

Characteristics as a used part

As a part from the Other group and a used item, the panel represents a practical solution for repairs where combining reasonable costs with maintaining the original construction is key. Using a component sourced from dismantling allows for maintaining material and dimensional compliance with Mini factory standards, which is particularly important for the precise alignment of the bumper and adjacent body elements.

Compatibility with Mini R55, R56, R57 models

Mini Cooper One 1 R55 R56 R57 Front Bumper Trim Panel Right O/S Pepper White has been prepared for use in the bodies of these generations, which translates into compatibility with their front-end construction. Before purchasing, it is worth verifying compatibility with the specific equipment version and vehicle year to ensure a perfect match of shape and mounting points.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of your Mini's front body zone and need other elements from the same group, such as additional panels, mounts, or covers, check out the available parts in the Other Mini category.

To compare design solutions used in sports versions of other brands and to better understand the differences in chassis and braking system construction, you can read the article Audi RS vs other models – what is hidden under the hood and chassis?, which discusses, among other things, the specifics of components in more powerful car variants.