Mini Cooper R55 R56 R57 3 Air Inlet Grille Bonnet Hood Astro Black A25 2751736

The Mini Cooper R55 R56 R57 3 Air Inlet Grille Bonnet Hood Astro Black A25 in Astro Black Metallic A25 is an original body component designed for installation on the front of the hood. It provides an aesthetic finish to the front of the vehicle and ensures proper airflow to the engine compartment, maintaining the factory styling line of the Mini.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 0430302-ASB3
• Mark: Mini (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 2751736
• Substitutable numbers: 51132751736, 2751736, 51130430302, 0430302, EM
• Color: Astro Black Metallic - A25
• Category: Other Exterior Parts & Accessories

Purpose and function of the component

The presented hood air inlet is dedicated to Mini Cooper R55, R56, and R57 series models, where it serves as the external bonnet/hood air inlet grille. It is responsible for directing air into the space under the hood and for a cohesive, characteristic appearance of the front bodywork.

Thanks to its factory geometry and correct profile, this component allows for maintaining proper fitment with the hood, which reduces the risk of unwanted gaps, vibrations, or leaks around the inlet opening.

Color and visual fitment

The inlet is finished in Astro Black Metallic - A25, which allows for aesthetic matching to a Mini body in the same color or intentional use as a contrasting styling accent. The metallic paint coating ensures consistency with the factory paint finish, facilitating integration with other body parts.

For Mini owners who pay attention to detail, maintaining the original paint code on the hood is important both visually and for any potential future body and paint work.

Installation characteristics

As a body group component, the hood air inlet is designed for the factory mounting points on the Mini Cooper R55/R56/R57 hood. This facilitates installation and removal during accident repairs, replacement of a damaged grille, or work related to upgrading the front of the vehicle.

Proper shape matching to the hood opening limits the need for additional modifications, which is essential for maintaining body geometry and correct adhesion of the component to the hood edges.

Condition and service application

The item comes from the used parts group, making it a practical choice for maintenance or accident repairs when the priority is to maintain original specifications at a reasonable cost. Such components are often used in professional body and paint shops as well as by workshops specializing in the Mini brand.

The hood air inlet will work well both as a replacement for a damaged part and during the reconstruction of the vehicle front after a collision, when it is necessary to restore the factory look of the hood and its accessories.

Compatibility and part identification

The product belongs to the Mini brand and complies with the manufacturer's factory specifications, which facilitates identification in service catalogs and selection for specific R55, R56, or R57 body versions. The presence of the OEM part number and interchangeable numbers in the technical specification allows for precise vehicle matching, including verification via VIN in professional catalog systems.

Thanks to this, the air inlet can be safely used as a replacement part in repairs consistent with manufacturer guidelines, without the need for non-factory solutions.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the front hood area in your Mini and need other elements from the same group, such as additional grilles, covers, or decorative inserts, check out the available parts in the Other Mini category.

For a comparison of technical solutions used in sports versions of other brands, including differences in drivetrain and braking systems, the article describing the construction of RS models may be helpful – you can find it here: Audi RS vs other models – what is hidden under the hood and chassis?.