BMW E91 LCI Flap Towing Eye Rear Bumper Tiefseeblau Deep Sea Blue A76 7202672

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The product shows signs of use visible in the photos. 

BMW E91 LCI Flap Towing Eye Rear Bumper Tiefseeblau Deep Sea Blue A76 is an original body component from the Bumpers and reinforcements category, designed for the rear bumper of BMW 3 Series E91 LCI (facelift) models. The flap allows for an aesthetic cover of the towing eye opening, restoring the bumper's cohesive look and maintaining the factory body line.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 0036882-DSB
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 0036882
• Substitutable numbers: 51120036882, 0036882, 7202672
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Color: Tiefseeblau Metallic - A76
• Category: Bumpers & Reinforcements

Purpose and function of the component

The towing eye bumper flap is dedicated to installation in the rear part of the vehicle, at the towing eye socket location. It is responsible for:

• covering the technical opening in the bumper,
• protecting the inside of the bumper from dirt and moisture,
• maintaining the consistent geometry and lines of the rear bodywork.

Thanks to its precise fit for the specific BMW E91 LCI generation, the component maintains proper alignment with the factory bumper, which facilitates installation and reduces the need for additional adjustments.

Color and visual fit

The flap is finished in Tiefseeblau Metallic - A76, which allows for maintaining a uniform paint surface on the rear bumper for vehicles in this shade. The metallic coating ensures consistency with the factory body paint, and the properly formed surface harmonizes with the bumper's contours.

For vehicles with the same paint code, the component can be installed without the need for additional painting, which shortens repair time and reduces service costs.

Installation characteristics

The flap is structurally prepared for installation in the rear bumper zone, in the location provided by the vehicle manufacturer. The component works with the factory clips and guides in the bumper, which allows for:

• stable seating in the towing eye opening,
• easy removal when the towing eye needs to be used,
• no need for interference with the bumper structure.

This solution allows for maintaining the functionality of the towing point while preserving the aesthetics of the vehicle's rear end on a daily basis.

Condition and use in body repairs

The component comes from the secondary market, which makes it a practical choice for post-accident repairs, visual corrections, or replacing missing body components. Using an original flap from the same BMW model group promotes maintaining proper bumper fitment and compliance with the LCI version's styling line.

Complementary BMW body components

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the rear body zone in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as reinforcements, beams, or additional covers, check the available parts in the BMW Bumpers and reinforcements category.

Why it is worth using original used body components

Choosing original body components, such as bumper flaps, allows you to maintain the factory fitment and appearance parameters of the vehicle. If you are interested in the broader context of using premium-class used components, it is worth reading the article Used parts for Mercedes - original parts from dismantling, which discusses the advantages of using original dismantled components in premium segment vehicles.