BMW 3 E36 Front Bumper Trim Panel Cosmosschwarz Cosmos Black Metallic - 303

BMW 3 E36 Front Bumper Trim Panel Cosmosschwarz Cosmos Black Metallic is an original body component from the Bumpers and reinforcements group, designed for installation at the front of the vehicle. The paint in the Cosmosschwarz Metallic - 303 shade ensures visual consistency with the factory BMW color palette, which facilitates matching during post-accident repairs and restorations. This used bumper is a sensible choice for the technical reconstruction of the vehicle's front end when functionality and compliance with the E36 Sedan model design are the priority.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 9070106-COS
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 9070106
• Substitutable numbers: 51119070106, 9070106, BG
• Location on the vehicle: Front
• Color: Cosmosschwarz Metallic - 303
• Category: Bumpers & Reinforcements

Purpose and fitment for BMW E36 Sedan

The presented bumper has been designed as a component for the front body section of the BMW E36 series in the Sedan version. The construction corresponds to factory mounting points, which facilitates installation in place of the original part without the need for bodywork modifications. Thanks to the preservation of OEM geometry, it is possible to correctly set the gaps relative to the hood, fenders, and lower cover, which is important for both aesthetics and proper airflow in the front zone.

Technical characteristics and Cosmosschwarz Metallic color

The bumper belongs to the Bumpers and reinforcements group, i.e., components responsible for shaping the impact zone and managing loads during minor collisions. Its placement on the vehicle is defined as the front, which means it works in conjunction with the reinforcement beam, longitudinal member mounts, and equipment installed in the front zone.

The Cosmosschwarz Metallic - 303 color is a characteristic, dark, metallic black with a subtle pearl effect, used factory-standard in many BMW E36 units. The use of the original shade makes it easier to match visually with the existing body paint, limiting the scope of any potential painting to corrections and blending, rather than a full repaint of the entire front of the vehicle.

Condition of the component and use in repairs

The product is offered as a used part, which in practice means it comes from dismantling and may show signs of wear typical for body components. This type of bumper is particularly useful for:

• post-accident repairs, when it is necessary to replace a damaged front end,
• body restoration in BMW E36 Sedan reconstruction projects,
• economical rebuilding of a utility vehicle, where functionality and correct component geometry count.

Choosing a used OEM bumper allows for maintaining the factory body line and compatibility with other front components, such as grilles, moldings, or mounting elements, without the need to adjust replacements with different geometry.

Benefits of using an original BMW bumper

Using an original bumper in Cosmosschwarz Metallic - 303 color brings several practical benefits:

• Visual consistency – maintaining the factory paint shade facilitates integration with the existing body coating.
• Factory fitment – geometry consistent with the BMW design promotes correct installation and maintenance of body lines.
• Reasonable repair cost – a used component allows for lowering the cost of rebuilding the vehicle's front while maintaining the original construction.

Thanks to this, the bumper works well both in cars used on a daily basis and in units prepared to be kept in a technical condition as close to factory as possible.

Related components and additional information

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

If you want to better assess when purchasing a used bumper or other body components is technically justified, and when it is worth considering new parts, the following guide article will be helpful: Restoration and repair of German cars – which used parts are worth buying and which are better to avoid?.