BMW X1 E84 Fuel Flap Cover Fill In Flap Cap Panel Le Mans Blue Metallic - 381

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The product shows signs of use visible in the photos. 

BMW X1 E84 Fuel Flap Cover Fill In Flap Cap Panel Le Mans Blue Metallic is an original body component from the Fuel filler flaps and accessories category, designed for installation in the rear part of the vehicle. The paint in the Le Mans Blau Metallic - 381 shade helps maintain color consistency of the bodywork, which is particularly important for post-accident repairs or spot bodywork restoration.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 2993153-LMB
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 2993153
• Substitutable numbers: 2993153, 51172993153
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Color: Le Mans Blau Metallic - 381
• Category: Fuel Flaps & Components

Purpose and fitment for BMW E84

The presented fuel flap is designed specifically for the BMW E84 model, ensuring factory-standard alignment with the body line and proper interaction with the opening and closing mechanism. Its placement in the rear of the vehicle requires maintaining precise geometry so that the flap does not interfere with the fuel filler cover, seals, or side panel elements.

The original BMW branding ensures the correct rigidity and stability of the mounting, which reduces the risk of vibrations, rattles, and leaks around the fuel filler area. This is especially important during daily vehicle use, frequent refueling, and exposure to changing weather conditions.

Le Mans Blau Metallic – 381 color and paint aspects

The Le Mans Blau Metallic - 381 color is a characteristic metallic shade used by BMW, distinguished by its depth and attractive light-reflecting effect. Using the factory color on the fuel flap allows for a reduction in paintwork requirements – in many cases, simple fitting and polishing are sufficient without the need for a full repaint of the component.

For body shops and users concerned with body aesthetics, this means:

• easier maintenance of color consistency with other body panels,
• reduced time required to prepare the component for installation,
• lower risk of shade differences between the flap and adjacent body elements.

Performance characteristics and installation

The fuel flap in the BMW E84 serves a protective function for the filler and the area around the cap, shielding it from dirt, moisture, and mechanical damage. A properly selected component helps maintain the correct body geometry in the rear of the vehicle, which is significant for both visual and operational reasons.

The component from the Fuel filler flaps and accessories category is structurally prepared for installation at factory mounting points, which facilitates work for service centers and individuals performing repairs themselves. With the correct selection based on model and color, the scope of additional modifications can be minimized.

Used condition and benefits of choosing original parts

As a used part, the BMW fuel flap offers a favorable compromise between cost and maintaining the manufacturer's original specifications. Compared to cheap replacements, the original body component better replicates the body line and ensures compatibility with factory hinges, springs, and opening mechanisms.

For many users and workshops, choosing an original, used flap means:

• maintaining a consistent vehicle appearance after repair,
• lower risk of fitment and adjustment issues,
• more predictable component behavior during long-term operation.

Integration with the fuel system and technical knowledge

Although the fuel flap is a body component, its proper operation indirectly affects the comfort of handling the fuel system – it facilitates access to the cap, protects the filler area from corrosion and dirt, and limits the ingress of water and contaminants into the tank area. If you want to better understand how the entire system interacts with body components and how to select parts by OEM numbers, it is worth checking out the article Fuel system – injectors, pumps, and fuel tank: maintenance and regeneration.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the fuel filler area in your BMW and need other items from the same group, such as additional flaps, covers, or accessories around the filler, check the available parts in the BMW fuel filler flaps and accessories category.

For users who want to complete a wider set of original body and equipment parts in one place, the guide on planning one-stop-shop used parts purchases may be helpful: Comprehensive supply: from the engine to the smallest clip – how to complete used car parts in one place?.