BMW Mini Countryman R60 Fuel Filler Fill In Flap Cover Blazing Red Metallic

The BMW Mini Countryman R60 Blazing Red Metallic Fuel Filler Flap is an original body part designed for Mini models, allowing for an aesthetic and technically correct replacement of a damaged filler cover. Thanks to the factory paint in the Blazing Red Metallic – B63 shade, the part harmoniously matches the body, restoring a cohesive look to the car's side area. This is a solution for users who expect a solid component with preserved mounting geometry.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 9801418-BRM
• Mark: Mini (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 9801418
• Substitutable numbers: 51179801418, 9801418, 51179806256, 9806256, PK
• Color: Blazing Red Metallic - B63

Purpose and Function of the Part

The Fuel Filler Flap for Mini Countryman R60 is responsible for covering the fuel neck and visually completing the body line. A correctly chosen part ensures:

• maintaining the seal of the fuel filler area,
• protection against dirt and weather conditions,
• stable mounting at the factory body points.

The original Mini design guarantees compatibility with the factory hinge and opening mechanism, which facilitates installation and subsequent use.

Color and Paint Matching

The factory color Blazing Red Metallic – B63 is a distinctive, dynamic shade of red with a metallic effect, often found in versions with a more striking styling. Using the original paint means:

• consistency of shade with other body panels in the same color,
• no need for additional painting if the car's paint is properly maintained,
• aesthetic integration into the side line of the Countryman R60.

For Mini owners who pay attention to details, maintaining paint code consistency is crucial for any visual repair.

Characteristics of a Used Part

The offered flap is a used part, which in practice means the original material structure and factory mounting points are preserved. Such components are often chosen for accident repairs and visual corrections because they:

• maintain factory fit with the body,
• allow for cost reduction compared to new parts,
• often do not require bodywork intervention.

Before installation, it is advisable to standardly check the condition of the paint and hinge mechanism to adjust the scope of any preparatory work to the desired visual effect.

Selection by Numbers and Compatibility

The part has a dedicated part number and interchangeable numbers, which facilitates precise matching to a specific Mini Countryman R60 configuration. When selecting, it is advisable to refer to the manufacturer's markings or the vehicle's VIN to ensure compatibility with the year and equipment version. Additional tips for working with original markings can be found in the article on selecting used OEM parts by number and VIN, using Audi engines as an example, which discusses universal component identification principles.

Benefits of Choosing an Original Mini Flap

By choosing the original fuel filler flap in Blazing Red Metallic – B63, you gain:

• factory fit to the Mini Countryman R60 body,
• visual consistency with the rest of the car body without accidental shade differences,
• a component designed by the manufacturer for long-term operation.

If you are also concerned about reducing your environmental footprint and rational repair costs, it is worth considering the broader use of recycled parts – you can read more about this in the material on the ecological and economic benefits of choosing used car parts.