BMW Mini R55 R56 Cover Power Fold Casing Right O/S Mirror Wing Pure Silver 900

BMW Mini R55 R56 Cover Power Fold Casing Right O/S Mirror Wing Pure Silver in Pure Silver Metallic is an original body component designed for mirrors with an electric folding function. Its used condition allows for an economical yet precise repair of a damaged housing, while maintaining the factory geometry and consistent appearance of the vehicle.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: P0415376-PS
• Mark: Mini (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 0415376
• Substitutable numbers: 51160415376, 0415376, EM
• Location on the vehicle: Right
• Color: Pure Silver Metallic - 900
• Category: Mirror Assemblies

Purpose and function of the component

The presented cover is dedicated to the right side of the body in BMW Mini R55 and R56 series models equipped with an electric folding mirror. The component serves as the outer mirror cover, responsible for protecting the adjustment and folding mechanism against weather conditions and minor mechanical damage.

Thanks to the factory fitment for a specific Mini generation, the cover ensures proper alignment with the mirror base, maintaining the body line and correct aerodynamics. This solution is particularly useful for repairs after parking collisions or when replacing a damaged housing without interfering with the mirror's internal mechanics.

Color and visual fitment

The cover is finished in the Pure Silver Metallic - 900 shade, characteristic of the Mini paint palette. The metallic coating allows for an aesthetic match to a body of the same color or serves as a good base for potential repainting in a different shade if the vehicle has a different color configuration.

The factory-profiled surface facilitates the painter's work – the structure and geometry of the component are consistent with the original, which promotes even paint distribution and achieving a consistent visual effect with the remaining body panels.

Benefits of using an original mirror cover

Using an original mirror cover in the Exterior Mirrors category for Mini translates into a number of practical benefits:

• preservation of the factory shape and dimensions of the housing, which facilitates installation and reduces the risk of looseness or vibrations while driving,
• visual consistency with other body elements, without the need to match aftermarket parts with uncertain geometry,
• the ability to replace the cover itself without interfering with the mirror's adjustment and folding mechanism,
• optimal fitment for the mirror construction with electric folding function, without the need for mounting modifications.

The used condition allows for reduced repair costs while maintaining the original manufacturer's specifications, which is particularly important for professional post-accident repairs and restorations of Mini vehicles.

Installation and service application

The cover is intended for installation in the factory location on the right side of the vehicle. The component's design allows for the removal of the damaged housing and the installation of the presented part using standard mirror mounting points. As a result, the service process is predictable and does not require structural modifications.

The component will prove useful both in body and paint workshops and in service centers specializing in the Mini brand, where installation repeatability, compliance with technical documentation, and the ability to quickly replace damaged body components are essential.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the side body area of your Mini and need other elements from the same group, such as housings, glass inserts, or complete mirror assemblies, check out the available parts in the Mini Exterior Mirrors category.

Additional technical support

When working on the mirror adjustment system and its integration with the vehicle's electronics, it is worth expanding your knowledge of related control systems. Practical information on the operation and diagnostics of components responsible for vehicle steering can be found in the article Steering system and power steering – how it works and what goes wrong?, which discusses, among other things, the construction and operation of components working with the steering column.