I have an R53. It snowed last night and I snow-plowed through an intersection today that had snow piled up high in between the tires. The mini was too low for that and it broke the black trim piece that hangs lowest underneath the front bumper.

What does Mini actually call that piece and where can I find a replacement online? Looks like it just attaches to the bumper with some plastic fasteners.

Thanks and I can post a pic if needed...

Pictures are always helpful. Often those pieces pull off and can be pushed back on. Try that before anything else. Plenty of junk MINIs that you can probably find that piece on, or try any of the various MINI parts places or vendors here on NAM, marketplace, Way Motor Works, minipartsmass.net, etc.

Here's some pics...if anyone can link directly to where I can buy this exact part, that'd be helpful. I've looked at the exploded diagrams, but not positive if it's the spoiler center part #51117130315 or trim panel part #51111504252...or neither. Thanks!

I'd call it a front bumper deflector.

If The diagram I am looking at is correct it would be part number 5111504252.

If it's the thin piece about 2" wide I think it's called the air dam or air delector.

Ok, I'm ordering #51111504252...thanks!

Double check the part number with the dealer. It may vary based on year. I pulled an 05.

Remember, realoem is your friend ...
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/select.do
Enter last seven of your VIN in "serial number".

Searching for 51111504252 gave me:
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...=51&fg=15&hl=9
But curiously I don't see the p/n there!