Side Skirt Cover Mini R52 Cabrio Left N/S Cooper S Sill Trim Panel 7124375

Description

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

Side Skirt Cover Mini R52 Cabrio Left N/S Cooper S Sill Trim Panel is an original body component designed to protect and provide an aesthetic finish to the driver’s side sill. Thanks to its factory-fit design for the Cooper S Cabrio R52 version, it ensures a consistent appearance and proper fitment to the vehicle body. It is a practical solution for accident repairs, replacing a damaged cover, or restoring the car to its factory condition.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7124375-1
• Mark: Mini (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7124375
• Substitutable numbers: 51717124375, 7124375
• Weight: 150
• Location on the vehicle: Left
• Category: Running Boards & Side Bars

Purpose and fitment

The presented left sill cover has been designed specifically for the Mini R52 Cabrio body in the Cooper S version, taking into account the characteristic geometry of the sills and the side line. The left-side placement allows for the precise recreation of the factory body layout without the need for modifications.

The component belongs to the Side Skirts group, responsible for protecting the lower part of the bodywork against dirt, stone chips, and minor mechanical damage. Using an original cover facilitates installation and minimizes the risk of fitment issues with existing mounting points.

Technical characteristics of the component

The side skirt has been constructed as an external trim panel that works with the factory mounting points on the Mini body. The design is intended for use in the lower side zone, which is exposed to water, mud, and minor stone impacts, which is why maintaining appropriate rigidity and stable mounting is crucial.

The specified left-side vehicle placement eliminates the risk of errors when selecting parts and allows for clear identification during repair planning. The product also has a defined technical weight, which is important for logistics as well as for assessing the load on mounting elements and transport.

Use in Mini repairs and restoration

The left side skirt is suitable both for the local replacement of a damaged element and for broader body and paint work in the side zone. It enables:

• restoring the factory sill line after a collision or cover corrosion,
• limiting further damage to the paint and body structure in the lower side area,
• maintaining the consistent aesthetics characteristic of the Cooper S Cabrio version.

A properly selected Mini side skirt is also important when preparing a car for sale or restoring a collector’s vehicle, where compliance with the manufacturer’s original specification counts.

Condition, origin, and benefits of choosing a used part

The offered element comes from the Mini brand and is a used part, which allows for combining compliance with factory specifications with a more favorable purchase cost compared to a new component. In the case of body elements such as sill covers, choosing a dismantled part is often a rational solution for maintenance and accident repairs.

For users also considering other used components for their car, general principles for selecting parts from the secondary market may be useful – discussed in more detail in the article Used gearbox – when is it worth it and what you need to remember, which covers issues of compatibility, cost-effectiveness, and informed component selection.

Support for selecting Mini sill components

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the sill zone in your Mini and need other elements from the same group, such as covers, overlays, or additional trims, check the available parts in the Mini Side Skirts category.

Selecting components from one structural group allows for maintaining assembly and visual consistency, and also facilitates the work of the workshop responsible for the vehicle’s repair or restoration.