Mini Cooper R50 R53 Boot Trunk Lid Tailgate Pure Silver Metallic - 900

Visual condition of the part

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

Mini Cooper R50 R53 Boot Trunk Lid Tailgate Pure Silver Metallic is an original body component from the Boot lids and tailgates group, designed for installation at the rear of the vehicle. It provides a functional solution for post-accident repairs, bodywork corrections, or restoring the vehicle to its factory appearance, ensuring stylistic consistency with the Mini model line.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7139735-PS
• Mark: Mini (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7139735
• Substitutable numbers: 41627139735, 7139735, 41627037435, 41007067826, 7037435, 7067826
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Color: Pure Silver Metallic - 900
• Category: Boot & Hatch Lids

Purpose and fitment for Mini Cooper R50/R53

The offered boot lid has been designed specifically for the Mini Cooper R50 and R53 generations, taking into account the characteristic body geometry and dimensions of the rear section. Its placement at the rear of the vehicle allows for direct replacement of a damaged component without the need for body structure modifications.

Thanks to its factory origin, the proper crease lines, edge shapes, and mounting points are preserved, which facilitates correct alignment with the fenders, rear bumper, and glass. This solution is particularly beneficial for repairs where precise reproduction of the original body geometry is essential.

Pure Silver Metallic – 900 color and paint aspects

The lid is finished in the factory shade Pure Silver Metallic – 900, characteristic of many Mini configurations. This color helps reduce the scope of paintwork required, especially when the vehicle has the same paint code. In many cases, a simple correction or polishing may be sufficient, which shortens repair time and reduces the costs of preparing the component.

The metallic paint coating ensures visual consistency with the other body panels, and the properly matched shade makes it easier to achieve an even color transition when blending adjacent elements.

Characteristics of the used component

The boot lid comes from a used vehicle, which in practice means it is a part with preserved functionality, intended for further use after standard installation preparation. A used body component is a sensible choice for economic repairs when the priority is combining OEM quality with cost control.

In the case of components from the Boot lids and tailgates group, it is particularly important to maintain proper structural rigidity and ensure the correct operation of opening and closing mechanisms after installation – using an original lid significantly facilitates achieving these parameters.

Application in body and paint repairs

The presented boot lid is suitable for several typical service scenarios:

• repairing rear damage after a collision where the original lid has been deformed,
• restoring the vehicle to a factory-like condition after previous non-factory modifications,
• renovation of the Mini Cooper R50/R53 body with an emphasis on maintaining the original styling.

Using an original body component reduces the risk of problems with trunk closure geometry, leaks, or improper lock operation after the repair is completed.

Complementary Mini boot lids and tailgates

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the rear body section of your Mini and need other elements from the same group, such as additional covers, rear panels, or other lids, check the available parts in the Mini boot lids and tailgates category.

For users interested in a broader context of selecting original used parts, identification procedures using OEM numbers, and the impact of such solutions on vehicle durability, the guide article BMW – sports performance and precision. How do original used parts extend the life of a Bavarian icon? may be helpful, as it discusses the practical aspects of working with OEM components using a premium brand as an example.