BMW Mini Cooper S R55 R56 R57 Air Inlet Grille Hood Bonnet Scoop Chrome 2755467

The BMW Mini Cooper S R55 R56 R57 Air Inlet Grille Hood Bonnet Scoop Chrome is an original body component designed for installation on the front of the vehicle. Engineered as a factory Mini part, it ensures a seamless look with the body lines and proper airflow to the engine compartment.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: P0430302-CHR1
• Mark: Mini (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 0430302
• Substitutable numbers: 51130430302, 2755467, AS
• Location on the vehicle: Front
• Color: Chrome
• Category: Other Exterior Parts & Accessories

Purpose and fitment

The chrome hood scoop is dedicated to Mini Cooper S R55, R56, and R57 generation models, serving both aesthetic and functional purposes. The part is mounted on the front of the hood, allowing it to integrate harmoniously with the characteristic Mini design without requiring body modifications when selected correctly.

Thanks to the use of original mounting geometry, the scoop maintains factory gaps and body lines, which facilitates installation and reduces the risk of improper fitment with the hood.

Appearance and finish

The Chrome finish highlights the sporty character of the Cooper S version, giving the front of the car a distinctive yet factory-original look. The chrome surface complements other decorative body elements, such as trim strips or headlight bezels, creating a visually cohesive vehicle front.

The properly designed shape of the scoop promotes even airflow through the hood opening, which is important during dynamic driving and for maintaining stable operating conditions for the engine unit.

Condition and functional characteristics

The offered hood scoop is a used part, which in practice means maintaining the manufacturer's original specifications at a more favorable cost compared to a new component. For Mini Cooper S owners, this is a sensible solution when replacing a damaged or worn scoop following a collision, bodywork repairs, or styling modifications.

Choosing an original Mini component reduces the risk of fitment issues typical of aftermarket replacements and allows for maintaining visual and technical consistency with other body elements.

Benefits of using an original air inlet

• Factory fitment for Cooper S R55/R56/R57 hood models.
• Chrome finish enhancing the visual appeal of the front of the car.
• Replication of the original airflow geometry through the hood.
• Reasonable repair cost compared to purchasing a new part.
• Maintaining consistency with other Mini body elements.

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

Knowledge and advice on choosing parts

When selecting body components for high-performance cars, it is worth knowing the differences between standard and sports versions – this applies not only to the engine or suspension but also to aerodynamic details. A broader context of such comparisons can be found in the article Audi RS vs other models – what is hidden under the hood and chassis?, which shows how manufacturers differentiate components in sports versions.

If you are considering using original used parts to maintain a favorable balance between costs and the car's value, the material Original used parts vs resale price – how not to lose money? may be helpful, as it discusses the impact of such solutions on the subsequent valuation of the vehicle.