Mini R56 R55 R57 Wing Fender Front Right O/S Dark Silver Metallic - 871 5A55B02

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos. Mini R56 R55 R57 Wing Fender Front Right O/S Dark Silver Metallic is an original body component from the Front fenders category, designed for installation on the right side of the vehicle's front section. Finished in the factory color Dark Silver Metallic - 871, it allows for an aesthetic and technically correct body repair without the need for mounting modifications.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 5A55B02-DS
• Mark: Mini (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 5A55B02
• Substitutable numbers: 41355A55B02, 5A55B02, 41352754726, 2754726, 2754725
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Right
• Part type: Fender
• Color: Dark Silver Metallic - 871
• Category: Fenders

Purpose and fitment for Mini bodywork

The presented fender has been designed as a component for the front right section of the Mini body, in accordance with the factory geometry of the R-series models. Proper profiling of the edges, creases, and body lines ensures correct alignment with the hood, bumper, and doors, which facilitates achieving even panel gaps after repair. Its placement in the front zone of the vehicle means this component plays an important role in both protection and aesthetics – it is responsible for the proper flow of the side line and the stable mounting of the wheel arch equipment.

Dark Silver Metallic – 871 color and aesthetic values

The fender is finished in Dark Silver Metallic - 871, characteristic of many Mini configurations. Thanks to this, with properly selected corrective painting, it is possible to limit the scope of paintwork and shorten the time required for visual body repair. The metallic coating helps achieve a consistent effect with the remaining body panels, which is particularly important in post-accident or restoration repairs where maintaining the car's original character is essential.

Characteristics of the used component

As a part from the secondary market, the fender comes from dismantling and represents a cost-effective solution compared to new body panels. A used component often allows for the preservation of the original sheet metal thickness and factory mounting points, which facilitates bodywork and fitting to the existing vehicle structure. This type of component is a good choice for maintenance repairs when the priority is to maintain functionality and correct body geometry within a rational service budget.

Benefits of using an original front fender

Using an original front fender in a Mini translates into several practical benefits:

• preservation of the factory body line and proper fitment with adjacent panels,
• compatibility with factory mounting points and wheel arch covers,
• reduction of the need for additional bodywork modifications,
• easier preparation for painting thanks to the existing Dark Silver Metallic coating. For body and paint shops as well as individual users, this means a more efficient repair process and a lower risk of issues with component fitment.

Expanding Mini body repair

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the wheel arch and front end area in your Mini and need other components from the same group, such as additional panels, covers, or other fenders, check the available parts in the Mini front fenders category. If you want to better understand when it is worth choosing original used components instead of refurbished parts and how this translates into service costs, it is worth reading our guide: Manual transmission failures in cars – why is an original used part a more sensible choice than refurbishment?.