BMW F20 F21 Flap Towing Eye Rear Bumper Cover Cap Mineral Grey - B39 7301463

Visual condition of the part 

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos. 

BMW F20 F21 Flap Towing Eye Rear Bumper Cover Cap Mineral Grey - B39 is an original component from the Bumper inserts and covers category, designed for the rear body section. The cover provides an aesthetic seal for the towing eye opening, maintaining a consistent bumper appearance and the factory BMW styling line in Mineral Grey Metallic - B39 color.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 0038888-MG
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 0038888
• Substitutable numbers: 51120038888, 0038888, 7301463
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Color: Mineral Grau Metallic - B39
• Category: Bumper Inserts & Covers

Purpose and function of the component

The towing eye cover is mounted in the rear part of the bumper, in the location designated by the manufacturer for the towing eye attachment point. Its task is to protect the opening from dirt and maintain the continuity of the bumper surface, which is important both visually and practically during daily vehicle operation.

Thanks to a design compliant with factory BMW standards, the component works with the original mounts in the bumper, which facilitates assembly and disassembly if the towing eye needs to be used.

Color and visual fit

The finish in Mineral Grey Metallic - B39 shade allows for maintaining consistency with the body paint in this color specification. The metallic coating provides a subdued yet modern look characteristic of BMW, which blends well with the body line of the F20/F21 series.

Choosing the correct color of the cover is important for post-accident repairs or replacing individual bumper components – using a part in the appropriate shade reduces the need for additional painting and speeds up the process of restoring the vehicle to its original visual state.

Assembly characteristics

The cover is intended for installation in the rear zone of the body, at the factory towing eye opening. The component's design is adapted to the geometry of the BMW F20/F21 bumper, which allows for precise edge alignment and stable seating in the socket.

In practice, installation comes down to correctly inserting the clips into the bumper opening and pressing the component until it locks. A correctly seated cover should not protrude from the bumper surface or generate play during operation.

Condition and service application

The offered component is in used condition, which makes it a cost-effective solution for budget repairs, replacing individual components after minor damage, or supplementing missing body details. In many cases, using an original used cover allows for maintaining visual consistency with the other bumper elements.

The cover will prove useful both in body and paint workshops and for individual users who are independently supplementing missing external vehicle components.

Repair expansion within the BMW bumper area

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

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