2017 MINI F56 Replacement headlight unit/lens
Discussion
On her way to work this morning something flicked up from the road and hit Mrs ZS's o/s headlight. Bit of a s
tter as she's only just got the car 
From the pic she's sent it looks like the lens is cracked and the chrome headlight surround is missing. I'm just wondering if anyone knows (a) roughly how much a new unit/surround will cost, and (b) if it's a relatively straightforward diy job? (am I being optimistic by hoping you can just undo a couple of screws and the whole unit lifts out?)
I'll have a proper look tonight, but don't think there's any other damage to the bodywork, etc.
(Should also add they're halogen headlights, not xenon)
tter as she's only just got the car From the pic she's sent it looks like the lens is cracked and the chrome headlight surround is missing. I'm just wondering if anyone knows (a) roughly how much a new unit/surround will cost, and (b) if it's a relatively straightforward diy job? (am I being optimistic by hoping you can just undo a couple of screws and the whole unit lifts out?)
I'll have a proper look tonight, but don't think there's any other damage to the bodywork, etc.
(Should also add they're halogen headlights, not xenon)
Zetec-S said:
On her way to work this morning something flicked up from the road and hit Mrs ZS's o/s headlight. Bit of a stter as she's only just got the car
From the pic she's sent it looks like the lens is cracked and the chrome headlight surround is missing. I'm just wondering if anyone knows (a) roughly how much a new unit/surround will cost, and (b) if it's a relatively straightforward diy job? (am I being optimistic by hoping you can just undo a couple of screws and the whole unit lifts out?)
I'll have a proper look tonight, but don't think there's any other damage to the bodywork, etc.
(Should also add they're halogen headlights, not xenon)
That's unfortunate.tter as she's only just got the car From the pic she's sent it looks like the lens is cracked and the chrome headlight surround is missing. I'm just wondering if anyone knows (a) roughly how much a new unit/surround will cost, and (b) if it's a relatively straightforward diy job? (am I being optimistic by hoping you can just undo a couple of screws and the whole unit lifts out?)
I'll have a proper look tonight, but don't think there's any other damage to the bodywork, etc.
(Should also add they're halogen headlights, not xenon)
(a) Dealer expect around £500+VAT; have a look at secondhand parts.
(b) Looks fairly straight-forward on the R56: https://youtu.be/7_EmrvzT9HI I would expect the F56 to be similar.
Cheers for the replies. Replacement does look pretty straightforward so will have a proper look tonight and then search for secondhand parts (my brief look online at lunch struggled to turn up much).
As it's close to her work, Mrs ZS stopped by MINI at lunch and was quoted £335 for a replacement unit and chrome surround (incl fitting), which although not cheap was less than I was expecting. Worse case we'll go there, but hoping to pick something up cheaper and do myself!
As it's close to her work, Mrs ZS stopped by MINI at lunch and was quoted £335 for a replacement unit and chrome surround (incl fitting), which although not cheap was less than I was expecting. Worse case we'll go there, but hoping to pick something up cheaper and do myself!
Thanks everyone for the replies. Ordered a replacement halogen unit/surround for just under £300 to pick up tomorrow, it looks pretty straightforward so happy to do myself at the weekend.
I'm so glad I talked the Mrs out of upgrading to leds !
Trustmeimadoctor said:
Led or halogen unit?
700 led
770 extended led
240 halogen
30 ish for surround
^^^ 700 led
770 extended led
240 halogen
30 ish for surround
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