Description
The Rear Bumper Tow Hook Cover Cap for Mini F55 in Starlight Blue Metallic – B62 is an original body part from the Bumper Inserts and Covers group, designed for installation on the rear of the vehicle. This product allows you to restore the cohesive appearance of the bumper after removing or losing the factory cap, ensuring an aesthetic finish and protection for the tow hook opening.
Specifications and technical data
- SKU: 7380025-STB
- Mark: Mini (Genuine OE)
- Condition: Used
- OEM Part Number: 7380025
- Substitutable numbers: 7380025, 51317380025
- Location on the vehicle: Rear
- Color: Starlight Blue Metallic – B62
- Category: Bumper Inserts & Covers
Purpose and Function of the Part
The presented cover cap is dedicated to the rear of the Mini F55 body and serves as a cover for the tow hook opening. Thanks to its precise fit to the bumper lines, it maintains the factory surface geometry, which is important for both visual and aerodynamic aspects.
The part belongs to the Bumper Inserts and Covers group, meaning it is designed as an integral part of the bumper’s construction, with appropriately shaped mounting clips and guides. This allows for stable attachment without the need for non-factory modifications.
Paint Color and Matching
The cover cap is factory finished in Starlight Blue Metallic – B62, characteristic of Mini’s paint palette. This makes it possible to maintain color consistency of the rear bumper without additional painting, provided that other body parts are in the same shade.
The metallic paint structure ensures uniform light reflection and aesthetic matching with adjacent panels, which is important for precise accident repairs or restoring the vehicle’s original appearance.
Installation and Technical Aspects
The placement of the part on the rear of the vehicle requires maintaining the correct installation direction and proper engagement with the bumper structure. The cover cap is designed as a component compatible with factory mounting points, which facilitates servicing and reduces replacement time.
As an original Mini part, the element is optimized for dimensional tolerances, ensuring that after installation, the parting lines between the bumper and the cap remain even, and the gaps are visually consistent with the rest of the body.
Characteristics of a Used Product
The offered cover cap is used, which in practice means it comes from disassembly and may show typical signs of wear for body parts. For many users, this is a beneficial solution, allowing for visual matching with the rest of the bumper without the effect of a “new” fragment on older paintwork.
Choosing a used OEM part is often preferred for spot repairs where maintaining the original manufacturer’s specifications is crucial, while optimizing service costs.
Compatibility within the Bumper Parts Group
If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the rear bumper area on your Mini and need other parts from the same group, such as additional inserts, covers, or service flaps, check the available parts in the Mini Bumper Inserts and Covers category.
For drivers interested in a broader perspective on technical solutions in cars, including the interaction of body parts with powertrain and chassis systems, an article comparing different all-wheel-drive systems may be helpful – you can find it here: xDrive, 4Matic, quattro or 4Motion – AWD Systems Comparison.
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