BMW Mini Cooper One R50 R53 Headlight Covering Cap High Beam Right Cover

MINI R50 Headlight Lamp Cover Cap 40241508 is a precisely fitted component for the Front Lights system, designed for the right side of a Mini vehicle. The black cover ensures a tight seal for the rear of the headlight, protecting the lamp's interior from dirt and weather exposure, which contributes to stable lighting performance and safe operation.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 6917840
• Mark: Mini (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 6917840
• Substitutable numbers: 63126917840, 6917840, 63120398835, 0398835, 63126934754, 6934754, 40241508
• Location on the vehicle: Right
• Color: Black
• Category: Headlight Assemblies

Purpose and Function in the Lighting System

The headlight lamp cover cap for Mini R50 is a structural element of the rear headlight assembly, responsible for covering the bulb compartment and electrical connectors. Its placement on the right side of the vehicle allows for restoring the completeness of a specific headlight without needing to replace the entire lamp, which is beneficial both technically and economically.

The black color of the housing is typical for elements installed in the headlight area and helps it blend discreetly with the surrounding lamp and bodywork. The cover's design is engineered for proper sealing, which reduces the risk of headlight interior fogging and the ingress of dust into the optics and connectors.

Compatibility, Markings, and Identification

This part belongs to the group of original Mini components, which facilitates identification and selection based on the OEM part number and available replacement numbers. This allows for precise matching to the specific headlight version used in the Mini R50, without the need for aftermarket alternatives with uncertain fitment.

The presence of reference numbers allows for verification against manufacturer catalogs and VIN or OEM part selection systems, which is particularly important when working in a professional service center or a workshop specializing in the Mini brand.

Performance Characteristics and Installation

The headlight lamp cover cap is intended for installation in the rear of the right headlight, in the location factory-specified by the manufacturer. The design, based on the original project, ensures proper fitment with the lamp housing, which:

• facilitates installation and removal during bulb or connector servicing,
• reduces the risk of leaks in the rear headlight area,
• supports maintaining stable operating conditions for electrical components.

The used condition means the component comes from disassembly, which in practice allows for preserving the original geometry and manufacturing standard appropriate for factory-fitted parts in the Mini R50.

Benefits of Using an Original Lamp Cover

Using this cover in the Mini R50 Front Lights system offers a range of practical benefits:

• maintaining the factory design of the right-side headlight assembly,
• reducing the risk of fogging and dirt ingress into the lamp interior,
• easier diagnostics and servicing due to predictable mounting,
• visual consistency with other headlight compartment elements thanks to the black color.

For workshops and individual users, this means the ability to restore full headlight functionality without altering its optical or electrical structure.

Application in Service and Lighting System Expansion

The cover is suitable for both standard repair of a damaged headlight and for completing missing elements after previous interventions in the lighting system. This is particularly important for vehicles where the headlight has already been disassembled, and the original cap has been damaged or lost.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the front lighting area in your Mini and need other parts from the same group, such as headlight housings, lenses, or additional covers, check the available parts in the Mini Front Lights category.

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