BMW F30 F31 Front Bumper Lines Trim Panel Havanna Metallic - A17

Visual condition of the part

Possible scratches and paint chips – condition as shown in the product photos. BMW F30 F31 Front Bumper Lines Trim Panel Havanna Metallic - A17 is an original body component from the Bumpers and reinforcements group, designed for installation on the front of 3 Series F30/F31 vehicles. The paint in the Havanna Metallic - A17 shade allows for aesthetic matching with the factory body color, which facilitates quick and precise replacement of a damaged bumper.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7293022-HAV
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7293022
• Substitutable numbers: 51117293022, 7293022
• Location on the vehicle: Front
• Color: Havanna Metallic - A17
• Category: Bumpers & Reinforcements

Purpose and fitment for BMW F30/F31

The presented front bumper has been designed specifically for the BMW F30/F31 series, ensuring proper fitment to the body lines, mounting points, and factory reinforcements. Its placement on the vehicle covers the front zone, responsible for protecting the front part of the bodywork and ensuring proper airflow around the car. Thanks to a design consistent with the manufacturer's solutions, the bumper works with factory load-bearing elements, brackets, and equipment mounted in the front of the vehicle. This allows for maintaining the original body geometry and proper alignment with the hood, fenders, and headlights.

Havanna Metallic - A17 color and aesthetic values

The finish in Havanna Metallic - A17 is a characteristic metallic brown shade used in the BMW range, which highlights the body lines and gives the car a subdued, elegant character. The use of metallic paint promotes even light distribution on the bumper surface, which improves visual consistency with other body elements. For users who own a car in the same paint code, such a bumper is a practical solution for post-accident repairs or visual correction of the vehicle's front, limiting the scope of additional painting work to the necessary minimum.

Characteristics of the used component

As a used component, the bumper represents a reasonable compromise between repair costs and maintaining the manufacturer's original specifications. Such components are frequently chosen for maintenance repairs when structural and color compatibility with the vehicle's factory equipment is a priority. Choosing an original bumper from disassembly allows for maintaining proper mounting parameters while reducing the consumption of new raw materials, which is beneficial from the point of view of operating economy and an eco-friendly approach.

The role of the bumper in the body structure

The front bumper in the BMW F30/F31 serves as a shield for the front zone, working with reinforcements and other structural elements. It is responsible for:

• protecting the front part of the body against minor operational damage,
• proper airflow management in the radiator and engine compartment area,
• maintaining a consistent stylistic line of the vehicle's front. Thanks to the preservation of the factory shape and dimensions, the bumper supports the correct operation of elements mounted within its perimeter, such as grilles, covers, or other components provided by the manufacturer.

Repair expansion – BMW Bumpers and reinforcements

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

Knowledge about used parts and component selection

When selecting body elements and equipment, it is worth using reliable sources of information regarding used components, their selection, and safe installation principles. Additional tips on assessing the condition and cost-effectiveness of purchasing used electronic components can be found in the article The second life of electronics – when is it worth choosing used engine controllers, comfort modules, and parking sensors?, which helps to better understand the specifics of the disassembly parts market.