Mini Cooper S R55 R56 R57 3 Complete Front Bumper Trim Panel Dark Silver - 871

Visual condition of the part

Possible scratches and paint chips – condition as shown in the product photos.

Mini Cooper S R55 R56 R57 3 Complete Front Bumper Trim Panel Dark Silver is an original body component from the Bumpers and reinforcements category, designed for installation at the front of the vehicle. Finished in an attractive Dark Silver Metallic - 871 color, it allows you to restore the vehicle's consistent appearance after a collision or perform an aesthetic upgrade of the car's front end.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 0430242-DS3
• Mark: Mini (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 0430242
• Substitutable numbers: 51110430242, 0430242, 51112756497, 2756497, 51117147856, 7147856, BG
• Location on the vehicle: Front
• Color: Dark Silver Metallic - 871
• Category: Bumpers & Reinforcements

Purpose and fitment for Mini

The presented bumper has been designed specifically for Mini Cooper S R56 series models, ensuring a proper fit to the body lines and compatibility with factory mounting points. As a part from the Bumpers and reinforcements category, it is responsible for protecting the front of the vehicle, proper airflow management, and providing an aesthetic finish to the impact zone.

The Dark Silver Metallic - 871 color allows for seamless integration of the bumper into the original Mini paint palette, which limits the scope of any necessary paint work and makes it easier to maintain the car's factory character.

Technical characteristics and installation

The bumper is intended for installation at the front of the vehicle, serving as a shield for critical components such as radiators and structural reinforcements. The design, consistent with solutions used by the manufacturer Mini, allows for installation at factory points without the need for modifications to the load-bearing body elements.

As a used part, the bumper is a cost-effective solution for post-accident repairs or the restoration of older vehicles, while maintaining the original geometry and the characteristic look of the Cooper S version.

Benefits of using an original bumper

• Factory fitment – maintaining proper gaps between body panels and the correct front line of the car.
• Visual consistency – the Dark Silver Metallic - 871 color makes it easier to recreate the vehicle's original appearance.
• Front zone protection – the properly designed bumper shape supports the function of reinforcements and passive safety elements.
• Economical repair – a used part allows for cost reduction while maintaining the original Mini specification.

Using a used part for Mini repairs

Using an original, used bumper is particularly beneficial for older Mini models, where the availability of new components may be limited or economically unjustified. This allows you to restore full functionality and aesthetics to the front of the body while preserving the characteristic Cooper S style.

If you want to learn more about the advantages of using dismantled parts for repairing older cars, it is worth checking out our guide: No parts at the dealership? How to handle repairs of older models using dismantled parts.

Expanding repairs within Mini bumpers

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the bumper zone in your Mini and need other components from the same group, such as additional reinforcements, covers, or mounts, check out the available parts in the Mini Bumpers and reinforcements category.