BMW X1 F48 Front Bumper Trim Panel Mediterranean Blue Metallic - C10

Visual condition of the part

Possible scratches and paint chips – condition as shown in the product photos.

BMW X1 F48 Front Bumper Mediterranean Blue Metallic Blue - C10 is an original body part from the Bumpers and Reinforcements category, designed for front vehicle installation. The paint in the shade Color: Mediterranean Blue Metallic - C10 allows for an aesthetic match to the factory body finish, and the OEM construction ensures proper geometry and compatibility with the BMW X1 F48 model.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7453562-MED
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7453562
• Substitutable numbers: 51117453562, 7453562
• Location on the vehicle: Front
• Part type: Bumper
• Color: Mediterranean Blue Metallic - C10
• Category: Bumpers & Reinforcements

Intended Use and Fitment for BMW X1 F48

The front bumper has been specifically designed for the BMW X1 F48, maintaining factory mounting points and the correct body line. Its placement at the front of the vehicle ensures that the part works with the original bumper beam, reinforcements, and other front-end components, facilitating installation and minimizing the need for additional modifications.

Thanks to its construction aligned with the manufacturer's solutions, the bumper retains appropriate rigidity and the crash zone characteristics intended by BMW. This is important for both post-accident repairs and comprehensive body restoration of vehicles used intensively.

Characteristics of Mediterranean Blue Metallic - C10 Paint

The finish in Color: Mediterranean Blue Metallic - C10 is a metallic shade of blue, characteristic of many BMW X1 F48 configurations. The metallic paint structure ensures an attractive play of light on the bumper's surface, enhancing visual consistency with other body panels in the same color code.

Selecting a part in the identical factory color can, in many cases, reduce the scope of painting work, which is particularly important for repairs where time and cost are critical. For users who care about their vehicle's aesthetics, this means the possibility of restoring a cohesive look to the front of the car while preserving the original character of the BMW line.

Condition, Origin, and Benefits of Using a Used Part

This part comes from the BMW segment and is classified as Condition: Used, meaning it has been previously used on a vehicle but retains its structural functionality. In practice, this allows for economical body repair while utilizing the original geometry and materials used by the manufacturer.

Using a used OEM bumper is particularly beneficial for vehicles several years old, where the priority is to combine proper repair with a rational budget. An original part from the same model generation facilitates alignment with the hood, fenders, headlights, and other front-end components, resulting in even gaps and stable mounting.

Benefits of Installing an Original Front Bumper

Choosing an original front bumper for the BMW X1 F48 offers a range of practical benefits for everyday use:

• maintaining the factory body line and proper fit with adjacent panels,
• compatibility with original reinforcements and mounting elements intended by the manufacturer,
• potential to limit the scope of painting due to the matching Mediterranean Blue Metallic - C10 color,
• rational repair costs by using a used part while maintaining OEM parameters.

For body and paint shops, as well as individual users, this means a more efficient repair process, a lower risk of fitment issues, and a more predictable final result in terms of both visual and technical aspects.

If you are planning a comprehensive body restoration or front-end upgrade for your BMW and want to better understand how used body parts can extend a car's life and reduce repair costs, check out the article Second Life for a Youngtimer – How Used Car Parts Rejuvenate Cars from 1998-2012, where you'll find practical application scenarios and answers to common questions.

If you also need other body parts from the same group during your repair, such as additional reinforcements, beams, or other bumpers dedicated to this brand, check the available parts in the BMW Bumpers and Reinforcements category.