Rear Bumper Strip BMW E81 E87 LCI Protective Trim Panel PDC Spacegrau Grey - A52

Visual condition of the part

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

Rear Bumper Strip BMW E81 E87 LCI Protective Trim Panel PDC Spacegrau Grey is an original body component from the Bumper inserts and covers category, designed for the rear bumper of facelifted BMW 1 Series compact models. Finished in the factory Spacegrau Metallic – A52 color, it allows for a visually seamless match to the body paint without the need for color matching experiments.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 0035913-SCG
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 0035913
• Substitutable numbers: 51110035913, 0035913, 51127182368, 7182368, BG
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Color: Spacegrau Metallic - A52
• Category: Bumper Inserts & Covers

Purpose and function of the component

The rear bumper strip plays an important role as a cover and a complement to the bumper structure, improving both aesthetics and protection of the outer edges. For facelifted (LCI) BMW E81 and E87 models, this component is tailored to the specific geometry of the bumper, which ensures a precise fit with the body lines.

Thanks to the factory design, the strip works with the original mounting points, which reduces the risk of stress, rattling, or looseness during operation. This solution is particularly important for daily vehicle use in urban traffic, where the rear bumper is exposed to minor loads and contact with other environmental elements.

Color and visual fit

The Spacegrau Metallic – A52 finish ensures consistency with the factory BMW paint palette, characteristic of many 1 Series units. The metallic structure of the paint allows for a uniform appearance of the rear body section, without the color differences typical of non-factory replacements.

Proper color matching is not only important for aesthetics but also affects the vehicle's resale value – visible color consistency of the strip with the rest of the bodywork is a sign of vehicle care for many buyers.

Installation characteristics

The strip is designed as a component dedicated to installation in the rear body zone, using factory mounting points. As a result, the replacement process is predictable and does not require structural modifications to the bumper. In practice, this means the repair can be carried out in an orderly manner, in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications.

The original BMW origin helps maintain the proper geometry of the bumper, which is important when setting the gaps between body panels and for subsequent bodywork and paint jobs.

Condition and use in repairs

The item is offered as a used part, which is a reasonable compromise between repair costs and maintaining original build quality. In many cases, this allows for restoring the factory look of the rear bumper after a minor collision or parking damage without the need to invest in a new component.

Choosing an original bumper strip from the secondary market is particularly beneficial for repairs where the priority is to maintain compliance with the factory body specification and to reduce service costs.

Complementary BMW body components

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the rear body zone in your BMW and need other components from the same group, such as additional covers, inserts, or protective strips, check out the available parts in the BMW Bumper inserts and covers category.

For users interested in a broader context of selecting body components and sub-assemblies for BMW models, including the differences between standard parts and the M and M Performance lines, the following guide article may be helpful: BMW M Performance: how do BMW M components differ from standard ones?.