BMW E91 LCI Towing Eye Flap Cover Rear Bumper Spacegrau Metallic - A52 0036882

BMW E91 LCI Towing Eye Flap Cover Rear Bumper Spacegrau Metallic - A52 is an original body component from the Bumpers and reinforcements category, designed for installation in the rear part of the vehicle. Thanks to its factory Spacegrau Metallic – A52 color, it allows for an aesthetic completion of the bumper without the need for additional painting, provided it matches the vehicle.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 0036882-SCG
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 0036882
• Substitutable numbers: 51120036882, 0036882, 7202672
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Color: Spacegrau Metallic - A52
• Category: Bumpers & Reinforcements

Purpose and function of the component

The towing eye flap cover is mounted in the rear part of the bumper, protecting the towing eye mounting hole from dirt and external factors. It is responsible for maintaining the continuity of the bumper surface, which is important both for structural protection and for a consistent body appearance. The component is dedicated to the BMW E91 series after the facelift (LCI), which ensures proper fitment of the shape, mounts, and body lines to the factory bumper. As a result, installation is straightforward, without the need for modifications or forced adjustments.

Color and visual matching

The flap is finished in Spacegrau Metallic – A52, a color characteristic of many BMW models of this generation. The metallic shade allows for consistency with the vehicle's factory paint, which is essential for post-accident repairs or replacing individual bumper components. Selecting a component in the correct color reduces the need for additional paint work, provided the condition of the coating and color match with the rest of the body are acceptable for the specific vehicle. This is a practical solution for quick visual repairs and restoring the car's original appearance.

Installation characteristics

Its placement on the rear of the vehicle means the flap works directly with the bumper structure and the towing eye socket. A properly selected component helps maintain the correct geometry of the opening and the stability of the mount, which is important when the cover is frequently removed and reinstalled. As a part from the Bumpers and reinforcements category, the flap is part of the system of components responsible for the external protection of the vehicle's rear zone. Proper fitment of the bumper, reinforcements, and covers affects both ease of use and the maintenance of a uniform body line.

Condition and practical application

The component comes from a used vehicle, making it an attractive solution for economic repairs where the priority is to retain an original BMW part at a reasonable cost. This type of component is particularly useful for local bumper repairs, replacing a missing flap, or restoring the completeness of the rear body zone. Choosing an original towing eye flap cover allows you to maintain compliance with the vehicle's factory specifications, which is important both from an aesthetic point of view and for the future resale of the car.

Repair expansion and selection of related components

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the rear body zone in your BMW and need other components from the same group, such as bumper reinforcements, beams, or additional covers, check out the available parts in the BMW Bumpers and reinforcements category. When selecting used body components, it is worth consciously assessing which parts are worth buying second-hand. If you want to deepen your knowledge on this topic and better plan your car's repair, check out the article Renovation and repair of German cars – which used parts are worth buying and which are better to avoid?.