BMW 3 E46 Saloon Touring Fill In Flap Fuel Filler Cover Cap Oxfordgruen Green

BMW 3 E46 Saloon Touring Fill In Flap Fuel Filler Cover Cap Oxfordgruen Green in Oxfordgruen Metallic is an original body component designed for factory installation in 3 Series E46 saloon and touring models. By maintaining the factory geometry and paint in the Oxfordgruen Metallic - 430 shade, it serves as a precisely fitted replacement for a damaged or corroded flap, with no need for modifications to the body structure.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 8208246-OXF
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 8208246
• Substitutable numbers: 51178208246, 8208246, EM
• Color: Oxfordgruen Metallic - 430
• Category: Body Side & Quarter Panels

Purpose and compatibility with BMW 3 E46

The presented fuel filler flap has been designed specifically for the BMW 3 Series E46 generation in saloon and touring versions. This ensures the correct shape, bending radii, and mounting points, which translates into a proper fit with the rear fender and the fuel filler locking mechanism.

The component belongs to the body group associated with the rear part of the vehicle, in the area of the wheel arch and rear fender; therefore, its correct fit is important for both aesthetics and protecting the fuel filler from dirt and weather conditions.

Oxfordgruen Metallic color – consistency with factory paint

The flap is painted in the Oxfordgruen Metallic - 430 shade, characteristic of many BMW E46 units. Using the original color allows you to limit or completely eliminate the need for repainting, provided that the other body components are maintained in the same paint code.

Choosing a flap in an identical color is a practical solution for accident repairs or spot body restoration – it facilitates maintaining a consistent paint tone on the rear of the vehicle and minimizes shade differences visible in daylight.

Component characteristics and installation

As a body component from the Rear wheel arches and fenders group, the fuel filler flap works with the hinge and locking mechanism located in the rear part of the body. The design provided by the manufacturer allows for installation in place of the factory flap without the need for bodywork modifications.

The used nature of the part means it comes from vehicle dismantling, which in practice allows for maintaining the original BMW specification while reducing repair costs. This is a solution often chosen for local repairs, where compliance with the factory design and a reasonable budget are important.

Application in body repairs

The fuel filler flap in the appropriate color is particularly useful for:

• local repairs of rear fenders after minor collisions,
• replacing corroded or damaged components in the fuel filler zone,
• restoring a consistent body appearance after previous paint repairs.

In combination with other body components from the same group, it allows for restoring the vehicle's side line in a way similar to the factory state, while maintaining the original character of the BMW E46.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the rear wheel arch and fender zone in your BMW and need other components from the same group, such as covers, panel sections, or additional panels, check the available parts in the BMW Rear wheel arches and fenders category.

Why choose an original BMW body component

The original BMW fuel filler flap ensures:

• factory fitment to the E46 saloon and touring body lines,
• color consistency with the Oxfordgruen Metallic paint,
• preservation of original geometry and mounting points,
• possibility of economical repair while maintaining manufacturer standards.

For users considering a wider replacement of body components with parts from dismantling, a guide on the quality of used body panels may be helpful – more information can be found in the article on replacing body components with used body parts.