Mini Cooper 10 R55 R56 R57 R58 Side Panel Front Right Wing O/S Astro Black

Visual condition of the part

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

The Mini Cooper 10 R55 R56 R57 R58 Side Panel Front Right Wing O/S Astro Black in Astro Black Metallic A25 is an original body component designed for the R55, R56, R57, and R58 series models. The part originates from the Rear wheel arches and fenders category, but structurally it is a front side panel that allows for precise, factory-standard restoration of the right side of the bodywork while maintaining proper geometry and paint consistency.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 2754726-ASB10
• Mark: Mini (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 2754726
• Substitutable numbers: 41352754726, 2754726
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Right
• Color: Astro Black Metallic - A25
• Category: Body Side & Quarter Panels

Application and fitment for Mini Cooper R55–R58

The presented side panel is designed as a front right body component for the R55, R56, R57, and R58 generation Mini Cooper. This means its shape, contours, and mounting lines are consistent with the factory body construction, which facilitates installation and subsequent adjustment of the gaps between body panels.

By maintaining the original geometry, the fender allows for:

• restoring the correct body line after a collision or corrosion,
• consistent connection with the hood, bumper, and passenger-side door,
• maintaining proper wheel guidance in the right-side wheel arch.

Structural characteristics and Astro Black Metallic A25 color

The component is manufactured to Mini factory standards, maintaining appropriate rigidity and shape, which is important for both aesthetics and the performance of the entire body structure. The Astro Black Metallic A25 color is a dark, metallic shade that blends well with the characteristic Mini Cooper line and helps reduce the scope of painting when repairing a vehicle in the same color.

In practice, using a panel in this shade enables:

• easier visual matching to the existing paint coating,
• reduction of preparatory work before painting,
• maintaining a consistent, factory look for the right side of the body.

Placement on the vehicle and function in the body structure

As a component mounted on the front right side, the fender is responsible for shielding the wheel, wheel arch, and part of the engine compartment on the passenger side. A correctly selected and installed panel:

• protects the front right wheel arch from water, mud, and road debris,
• contributes to the vehicle's aerodynamic line,
• serves as a base for further body and paint work in the front right area.

Thanks to its compliance with the factory Mini design, this component works well with other body parts, making it easier to achieve even gaps and stable mounting.

Used condition and benefits of choosing an original component

The offered panel is a used part, which in practice means a favorable compromise between repair costs and maintaining the original manufacturer's quality. Compared to aftermarket replacements, the original Mini body component ensures:

• better fitment to factory mounting points,
• material consistency with the rest of the bodywork,
• easier work for the body technician and painter thanks to predictable geometry.

This solution is particularly recommended for post-accident repairs and vehicle reconstruction while maintaining an appearance as close to the factory original as possible.

Repair expansion – other Mini body components

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the wheel arch and fender zone in your Mini and need other elements from the same group, such as additional panels, wheel arch liners, or supplementary body skin fragments, check the available parts in the Mini rear wheel arches and fenders category.

When planning broader service work, it is also worth checking out educational materials regarding repairs using dismantled parts – you can find practical tips in the article BMW N47 timing chain – typical failure and repair using original BMW parts, which discusses, among other things, the advantages of using verified used components.