Mini Cooper R55 R56 R57 Bulb Socket Yellow Bulb Rear Light

Mini Cooper R55 R56 R57 Bulb Socket Yellow Bulb Rear Light is an original lighting system component designed for the rear turn signal in Mini vehicles. It ensures a secure bulb fitment, a reliable electrical connection, and proper guidance of the yellow light, which translates into clear signaling of maneuvers on the road.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 2756176
• Mark: Mini (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 2756176
• Substitutable numbers: 63212756176, 2756176
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Color: Yellow
• Category: Other Lighting & Bulbs

Purpose and function of the turn signal bulb socket

The presented socket is dedicated to the rear turn signal, where it is responsible for mechanically holding the bulb and maintaining a stable connection with the vehicle's electrical harness. Proper fitment to the lamp housing minimizes the risk of looseness, light flickering, or intermittent turn signal operation.

The yellow color complies with turn signal light requirements, supporting proper vehicle visibility and signal clarity for other road users. Thanks to a design consistent with factory solutions, the socket works with the electrical system without the need for modifications.

Construction and fitment for Mini systems

The socket has been designed as a component compatible with the factory lighting architecture in BMW E83 X3 and Mini R56 models. Proper contact routing and body shape facilitate installation in the rear lamp and correct positioning of the bulb relative to the reflector and lens.

This solution allows for:

• secure locking of the bulb in the housing,
• maintaining a stable electrical contact during operation,
• reducing the risk of contact overheating resulting from improper seating.

By maintaining dimensions and geometry consistent with the factory solution, the socket works with the original rear lamp without the need for adapters.

Characteristics of the used component

The offered component comes from disassembly and is a used part, which allows for an economical replacement of a damaged socket while maintaining compatibility with the original installation. This type of part is a good choice when the problem concerns only the bulb holder, and the remaining lamp elements remain functional.

Choosing a used turn signal socket is particularly beneficial for maintenance repairs, where fitment to the factory harness and maintaining operating parameters close to the original are important. Additionally, it limits the need to replace the entire lamp in case of localized housing damage.

Benefits of using a dedicated socket

Using the correct turn signal bulb socket in the rear of the vehicle translates into:

• stable lighting system operation – no accidental light failures while driving,
• correct light color and direction, in accordance with turn signal requirements,
• reducing the risk of harness damage resulting from makeshift repairs.

For the user, this means improved signaling safety and a lower risk of malfunctions resulting from poor electrical contact.

Related components and technical knowledge

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the rear lighting zone in your Mini and need other elements from the same group, such as bulb holders, harness fragments, or additional mounting elements, check the available parts in the Other Mini category.

When working with lighting systems and electrical installation components, it is worth knowing the structural differences between standard and sports versions, especially in the context of selecting components with appropriate thermal and electrical efficiency – you can read more about this issue in the context of sports models in the article Audi RS vs other models – what is hidden under the hood and chassis?.

If you are interested in a broader approach to choosing disassembled components and want to consciously use the offer of used parts, you will find practical tips in the guide Used parts – Your guide to the best offers in the automotive store, which discusses, among other things, criteria for assessing the condition of components and the principles of their operation.