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The car could be ordered with that option deleted (apparently what the original owner chose). I kinda liked it, wife hated so our 2019 doesn't have it). I see no reason why you couldn't have that portion of the dash replaced as the wiring should be available behind it. You only have to weigh whether the expense (and it is likely to be costly if done at a dealership) is worth it or not.
It appears it can be done if you have the correct lighting package to tap into. Like all MINI retrofits, a bit of a struggle to install, and not cheap.