BMW F30 Flap Towing Eye Rear Bumper Black Sapphire Metallic - 475 7301464

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The product shows signs of use visible in the photos. 

BMW F30 Flap Towing Eye Rear Bumper Black Sapphire Metallic - 475 is a precisely fitted component from the Bumpers and reinforcements category, designed for the rear part of the bodywork. The flap in Black Sapphire Metallic color allows for an aesthetic closure of the towing eye opening, restoring the consistent look of the bumper and maintaining the factory body line of the BMW.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 2240007-BS
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7301464
• Substitutable numbers: 51122240007, 2240007, 7301464
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Color: Black Sapphire Metallic - 475
• Category: Bumpers & Reinforcements

Purpose and function of the component

The rear towing eye flap has been designed specifically for the BMW F30 series body, taking into account the bumper geometry and factory mounting points. The component is mounted in the rear area of the vehicle, where the towing eye is located, effectively protecting the opening from dirt and improving the aerodynamics of the rear body section.

The appropriate shaping of the outer surface ensures a smooth transition between the flap and the bumper, which is important both visually and functionally. This solution allows for maintaining the stylistic consistency of the vehicle when the towing eye is not in use.

Color and paint matching

The presented flap is finished in Black Sapphire Metallic - 475, characteristic of the BMW paint palette. The metallic black provides a deep shade and harmonizes well with the body lines, which facilitates the integration of the component with an original bumper painted in the same color.

Thanks to the factory paint shade, there is no need for additional painting when installed on a vehicle of the same color, which shortens repair time and reduces costs. In case of use on a vehicle with a different body color, the component can serve as a base for repainting, while maintaining the proper surface structure.

Installation characteristics

The flap is designed for installation in the rear part of the vehicle, in the bumper area, using the factory-provided mounting points. The design of the component allows for stable seating in the towing eye opening, minimizing the risk of looseness or unwanted vibrations during operation.

This solution is particularly useful after removing the towing eye or when replacing a damaged bumper, where it is necessary to restore the completeness of the external body panels. Maintaining the continuity of the bumper surface positively affects the protection of the elements located behind it from water, mud, and small debris.

Condition and practical application

The component comes from the secondary market, which allows for an economical restoration of the rear bumper's completeness without the need to purchase a new component. This type of solution is particularly beneficial for post-accident repairs, visual corrections, and restoring the original appearance of the vehicle after removing the towing eye.

The flap will work well both in cars used daily and in vehicles being prepared for sale, where an aesthetic, consistent look of the rear body section and maintaining the characteristic BMW styling are important.

Related BMW body components

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

When planning broader bodywork or optimizing repair costs, it is also worth considering the use of proven components from the dismantling of other premium brands – you can find more on this topic in the article Used parts for Mercedes – original parts from dismantling, which discusses a practical approach to selecting components from the secondary market.