Front Bumper Mini R55 R56 LCI Complete Trim Panel Ice Blue - B28

Visual condition of the part

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

The Mini R56 LCI Front Bumper Ice Blue - B28 is an original body part from the Bumpers and reinforcements category, designed for front vehicle installation. The distinctive Ice Blue - B28 color ensures stylistic consistency for the car, while also facilitating integration with the factory configuration of specific Mini versions.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7268746-ICE
• Mark: Mini (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7268746
• Substitutable numbers: 51117268746, 7268746
• Location on the vehicle: Front
• Color: Ice Blue - B28
• Category: Bumpers & Reinforcements

Purpose and Fitment for Mini R56 LCI

The presented bumper is specifically designed for the Mini R56 LCI version, ensuring compatibility with the body's geometry and the manufacturer's designated mounting points. Its placement is on the front of the vehicle, making it responsible for the shape of the front fascia, integration with headlights, hood, and lower covers.

Its original origin from the Mini range promotes the preservation of factory-set panel gaps, proper alignment with other panels, and correct functionality of associated components such as reinforcements, grilles, or air ducting elements.

Ice Blue - B28 Color and Visual Aspects

The factory Ice Blue - B28 color is a distinctive, light shade used in select Mini configurations, which accentuates the car's individual character. Using a bumper with the same paint code can reduce the scope of painting work or eliminate it entirely, provided the coating's condition is acceptable in relation to the rest of the bodywork.

For owners of the Mini R56 LCI looking to maintain visual consistency after front-end repairs, color matching to the paint code is a significant advantage – it facilitates a quick restoration of the car's aesthetics without the need for experimenting with shades.

Technical Characteristics and Installation

The bumper belongs to the Bumpers and reinforcements group, meaning it is a body part that works in conjunction with the vehicle's front structural framework. Designed as an OEM part, it provides the manufacturer-specified rigidity, shape, and compatibility with factory reinforcements, brackets, and covers.

During installation, correct alignment with the fenders, hood, and lower body elements is crucial, making the use of an original bumper significantly easier for service work. A used part allows for economical front-end repair while maintaining a structure consistent with Mini's original design intentions.

Used Condition and Benefits of Choosing OE Parts

The product is offered in used condition, representing a reasonable compromise between repair cost and maintaining original manufacturing quality. Choosing OE parts from disassembly allows for proper body fitment without the modifications typically required for aftermarket alternatives with different profiles or tolerances.

For users who value the stylistic and technical consistency of their Mini, using an original front bumper in the correct color and model version is a practical solution that facilitates the restoration of the vehicle to full functionality after a collision or mechanical damage.

Related Parts and Additional Information

If you are planning a comprehensive front-end repair and also need other Mini body parts from the same group, such as reinforcements, beams, or additional covers, check the available parts in the Mini Bumpers and Reinforcements category.

For extensive suspension work or restoring full body geometry after damage, it is also worth consulting the guide on selecting chassis components and the construction differences between standard and sports solutions – a detailed discussion can be found in the article Standard vs. Sports Suspension – Construction Differences and Used Parts Selection.