Mini Cooper S R52 R53 Air Inlet Grille Bonnet Hood Scoop Electric Blue Metallic

Mini Cooper S R52 R53 Air Inlet Grille Bonnet Hood Scoop Electric Blue Metallic is an original body component designed for installation on the front part of the hood, responsible for directing airflow to the characteristic "hood scoop." Thanks to its factory finish in Electric Blue Metallic - 870, it allows you to maintain color consistency with the bodywork and restore the vehicle's aesthetics after damage or modifications. It is a practical solution for both repairs and refreshing the appearance of the sporty Mini Cooper S version.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 4832937-ELB
• Mark: Mini (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 4832937
• Substitutable numbers: 51134832937, 51134832605, 4832937, 4832605, 1473011, EM
• Location on the vehicle: Front
• Color: Electric Blue Metallic - 870
• Category: Other Exterior Parts & Accessories

Purpose and function of the component

The presented Mini Cooper S R52 R53 Air Inlet Grille Bonnet Hood Scoop is mounted on the front of the vehicle, in the central area of the hood. Its task is to direct the airflow into the space under the hood, which is important for both cooling and maintaining the original, sporty look of the S version. This component is essential for maintaining the correct aerodynamics of the hood and the factory body line.

Color and visual fit

The air inlet is finished in the factory color Electric Blue Metallic - 870, characteristic of selected Mini configurations. The metallic paint ensures consistency with the original hood finish, which reduces the need for additional painting when replacing a damaged part with a used one. This is a beneficial solution for body restoration when you want to preserve the original character of the car.

Product characteristics and installation

As a part sourced from dismantling, the air inlet is intended for reinstallation in the factory location, using the original mounting points on the hood. The design is consistent with the solutions used by the manufacturer, which facilitates fitting to the hood contours and adjacent body components. This allows you to restore the correct appearance of the front of the vehicle without interfering with the hood structure.

Application in Mini restoration and modernization

This air inlet model is particularly useful for:

• repairing the hood after a collision or mechanical damage,
• completing missing body components in the Mini Cooper S R52/R53,
• visually refreshing the car in the original Electric Blue Metallic color,
• restoration projects of Mini youngtimers, where maintaining the factory look is important.

By maintaining the original form and color, the air inlet allows for a seamless connection with the remaining body panels, which is important for precise bodywork and painting tasks.

Benefits of choosing a used OEM component

By choosing an original Mini hood air inlet from the secondary market, you gain factory-perfect fitment for the specific R52/R53 generation and compliance with the styling line of the S version. A used component allows you to reduce repair costs while maintaining the proper shape, geometry, and mounts, which is crucial for installation in the front part of the vehicle. It is a sensible solution for Mini owners who want to combine functionality with maintaining the characteristic, sporty look of the car.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the body area in your Mini and need other components from the same group, such as additional covers, moldings, or finishing details, check out the available parts in the Other Mini category.

For projects related to improving performance, cooling, or styling, it is also worth paying attention to the design differences between sports versions and standard ones – you will find helpful information on this topic in the article Audi RS vs other models – what is hidden under the hood and chassis?, which discusses the manufacturers' approach to more powerful model variants.

If your goal is to restore freshness to an older Mini from years close to the R52/R53 and you want to better understand how to effectively use used body and equipment parts, check out the guide The second life of a youngtimer – how used car parts rejuvenate cars from 1998–2012, where you will find practical tips on planning restoration using parts from dismantling.