Rear Bumper Strip BMW E46 Saloon Bumper Middle Centre Covering Strip 8195317

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

Rear Bumper Strip BMW E46 Saloon Bumper Middle Centre Covering Strip is an original body component from the Bumper inserts and covers group, designed for the rear bumper of the E46 saloon. Finished in Black Sapphire Metallic - 475 paint, it allows for visual consistency with the factory body finish and restores the aesthetics of the vehicle's rear area following damage or wear of the factory strip.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 8195317
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 8195317
• Substitutable numbers: 8195317, 51128195317
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Color: Black Sapphire Metallic - 475
• Category: Bumper Inserts & Covers

Purpose and function of the component

The middle rear bumper strip for the BMW E46 Saloon is responsible for the aesthetic finish of the lower bumper edge and protects its surface against minor mechanical damage. The component is mounted at the rear of the vehicle, in the central zone of the bumper, ensuring even alignment with other body components.

As a part from the Bumper inserts and covers group, the strip acts as a complement to the bumper structure – it masks mounting points, aligns the body line, and helps maintain the factory look of the rear of the car. Thanks to its fitment for a specific body version (saloon), it eliminates the issue of poor fitment characteristic of universal replacements.

Color and visual fitment

The strip is finished in Black Sapphire Metallic - 475, which allows for compliance with the original BMW paint palette. For owners of vehicles in this shade, this means the possibility of installation without the need for additional painting, while maintaining consistency in tone and gloss with the rest of the bodywork.

Precise color matching is not only important for aesthetics but also affects the perceived value of the vehicle – especially in the case of cars maintained in a condition close to factory standards. The use of an original strip in the correct color reduces the risk of paint tone differences, which are particularly visible on dark, metallic colors.

Installation characteristics

The strip has been designed as a component dedicated to the rear body section of the BMW E46 Saloon, which translates into proper fitment with the factory bumper. The appropriate profile and edge geometry facilitate installation and ensure stable seating in the designated mounting points.

Thanks to a design consistent with the manufacturer's standard, the component works well with the original bumper brackets and guides. This allows for an orderly replacement process, without the need to interfere with the bumper structure or use non-factory mounting solutions.

Condition and service application

The offered strip is a used component, which makes it an attractive option for post-accident repairs, routine maintenance, or restoring a car to its original specification at a reasonable cost. Such components are particularly useful in situations where the priority is to maintain the original character of the vehicle while optimizing the repair budget.

Choosing an original, used rear bumper strip allows for maintaining dimensional and material compatibility with factory body parts, which is important both from the point of view of aesthetics and the subsequent resale of the vehicle.

Rear bumper upgrade extension

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

When selecting used body components, it is also worth familiarizing yourself with the general principles of selecting original components from the secondary market – practical tips and examples can be found in the article The best used car parts – a guide to the most frequently chosen original parts for popular car makes and models.