BMW E90 E91 Fuel Flap Filler Fill in Flap Cover Cap Le Mans Blau Blue Metallic

BMW E90 E91 Fuel Flap Filler Fill in Flap Cover Cap Le Mans Blau Blue Metallic is an original body component from the Fuel filler flaps and accessories group, designed for the 3 Series E90/E91 models. Finished in the attractive Le Mans Blau Metallic - 381 color, it allows for maintaining visual consistency of the bodywork after repairing or replacing a damaged flap.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7060692-LMB1
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7060692
• Substitutable numbers: 51177060692, 7060692
• Color: Le Mans Blau Metallic - 381
• Category: Fuel Flaps & Components

Purpose and fitment for BMW E90/E91

The presented fuel filler flap has been designed specifically for the BMW 3 Series E90/E91 generation body. This ensures proper profiling, correct mounting points, and compatibility with the factory opening and closing mechanism. As a result, the component can be installed in place of a damaged flap without the need for bodywork modifications.

Its original origin from the BMW brand translates into maintaining factory gaps, proper adherence to the fender, and correct cooperation with the standard fuel filler cover and seal.

Le Mans Blau Metallic - 381 color

The flap is factory-painted in the Le Mans Blau Metallic - 381 shade, characteristic of sport-styled BMW vehicles. The metallic paint coating ensures consistency with the original body paint, which limits or completely eliminates the need for repainting after installation (provided the paint code matches the vehicle).

For owners of a BMW E90/E91 in this color, this is a practical solution for post-accident repairs or spot body restoration, allowing the vehicle's aesthetics to be restored in a controlled and predictable manner.

Component characteristics and condition

The fuel filler flap belongs to the Fuel filler flaps and accessories group, responsible for protecting the filler from contaminants and for aesthetically closing the side line of the body. The item is marked as used, which in practice means a part sourced from dismantling, retaining functionality, and intended for further use after installation in the vehicle.

To facilitate identification, dedicated warehouse markings have been used, including SKU and the assigned OEM part number along with relevant interchangeable numbers, which allows verifying compatibility with a specific body version and year of the BMW 3 Series.

Benefits of using an original BMW flap

Using an original fuel filler flap for the BMW E90/E91 brings a number of practical benefits:

• factory fitment to the shape of the fender and body line,
• color consistency with the Le Mans Blau Metallic - 381 paint,
• preservation of the vehicle's original appearance after repair,
• no need for mounting adaptations or interference with the body structure.

For users who value technical correctness and aesthetic consistency, choosing an original flap is a reasonable alternative to replacements that require additional fitting work.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the fuel filler area in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as additional flaps, covers, or small mounting accessories, check the available parts in the BMW Fuel filler flaps and accessories category.

Part selection and the fuel system

Replacing the fuel filler flap, although it mainly concerns the bodywork, remains linked to the proper maintenance of the fuel system – the tightness of the filler area limits the risk of contaminants entering the cap and hose zone. To better understand the relationships between body elements and fuel components, it is worth referring to specialized technical materials, such as the article Fuel system – injectors, pumps, and fuel tank: maintenance and regeneration, which discusses diagnostics, part selection by VIN/OEM, and operating principles.