Mini R60 R61 Side Panel Fender Front Left Wing N/S Crystal Silver Metallic - B12

Visual condition of the part

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

The Mini R60 Front Left Fender Crystal Silver - B12 is an original body part from the Front Fenders category, designed for installation on the front left side of a Mini vehicle. Finished in Crystal Silver Metallic - B12, it ensures a visually cohesive match with the factory paint and maintains the vehicle's body aesthetics.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 9805643-CRS
• Mark: Mini (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 9805643
• Substitutable numbers: 41009805643, 9805643
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Part type: Fender
• Color: Crystal Silver Metallic - B12
• Category: Fenders

Purpose and Fitment for Mini R60

The presented fender is designed as a body part to be mounted on the front left side of the vehicle, aligning with Mini's factory mounting points. This preserves the correct body lines, panel gaps, and wheel arch geometry, which is important for both appearance and proper airflow around the body.

Its original Mini origin ensures precise fitment with the bonnet, bumper, sill, and door, without the need for additional adjustments or modifications. This is particularly beneficial for post-accident repairs where restoring factory body geometry is crucial.

Technical Characteristics and Crystal Silver Metallic - B12 Color

The fender is finished in the Crystal Silver Metallic - B12 shade, making it easy to match with Mini vehicles factory-painted in this color. The metallic finish provides the characteristic play of light on the body contours for this color, and the correct shade selection minimizes the need for extensive painting work, potentially only requiring blending into adjacent panels.

Its placement on the front left side of the vehicle means this part is responsible for protecting the wheel, part of the chassis leg, and the sill area from external elements. A correctly chosen fender helps protect the engine bay and suspension components from water, mud, and minor mechanical damage from the road.

Used Condition and Benefits of Using OE Parts

The part is offered in used condition, representing a sensible compromise between repair cost and maintaining original Mini quality. In practice, this means the ability to restore the correct appearance and function of the bodywork without investing in a new panel, while retaining manufacturer-specific design details.

Using an original fender from the same model series reduces the risk of fitment issues, such as incorrect contours, different bending radii, or differences in the shape of mounting edges, which are often encountered with lower-quality aftermarket parts.

Why Choose This Mini Front Fender

Replacing a damaged panel with an original Mini front fender allows you to restore the vehicle to its correct technical and visual condition, which is important for both safety and the car's market value. Maintaining the cohesive Crystal Silver Metallic - B12 color and factory body lines positively impacts the vehicle's appearance after repair.

For body shops and individual users, this means shorter fitting times, predictable installation, and less corrective work. It's a practical solution for repairs after collisions, parking scuffs, or localized corrosion in the area of the left front wheel arch.

Related Products and Technical Knowledge

If you are planning to replace other front protective elements of your Mini during bodywork repairs, such as additional wheel arch panels or adjacent body shells, check the available parts in the Mini Front Fenders category.

For more advanced mechanical repairs, especially with diesel engines, knowledge about common faults and methods for restoring powertrain efficiency can be helpful. Practical information can be found in the article Second Life for the Mercedes OM642 Engine – How Injectors and Turbocharger Restore Power to the 3.0 V6 CDI, which discusses the approach to regenerating key components.