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Stock Problems/IssuesDiscussions related to warranty related issues and repairs, or other problems with the OEM parts and software for MINI Cooper (R50), Cabrio (R52), and Cooper S (R53) MINIs.
Yep, normal. I've got three, all look the same as yours.
Just casting flaws.
Clean well and us as is.
OR... you can go over it with a small, fine grit disk sander (in a hand drill, or air powered motor) and smooth the surface. Then again...clean well.