Rear Bumper Strip BMW E81 E87 LCI Rubbing Strip Trim Cover Patagonia Green - A71

Visual condition of the part

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

Rear Bumper Strip BMW E81 E87 LCI Rubbing Strip Trim Cover Patagonia Green - A71 is an original body component from the Bumpers and reinforcements category, designed for installation in the rear part of the vehicle. Thanks to the factory Patagonia Green Metallic - A71 color, it allows you to maintain the visual consistency of the bodywork after repairs or upgrades, without the need for time-consuming paint shade matching.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 0035912-PTG
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 0035912
• Substitutable numbers: 51110035912, 0035912, 51127182373, 7182373, BG
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Color: Patagoniagruen Metallic - A71
• Category: Bumpers & Reinforcements

Purpose and function of the rear bumper strip

The rear bumper strip in the BMW 1 Series E87 LCI plays an important aesthetic and functional role. It is responsible for finishing the lower edge of the bumper, masking structural joints, and helping to maintain the correct body line. A properly selected strip ensures:

• a consistent look of the rear of the vehicle after body and paint repairs,
• proper fitment of the bumper with adjacent body components,
• stable mounting in factory mounting points.

Patagonia Green Metallic – A71 color

The presented strip is factory-finished in the Patagonia Green Metallic - A71 shade, characteristic of selected BMW E87 LCI configurations. For the user, this means the possibility of matching the component to the existing paintwork without the need for additional painting, provided the condition of the coating on the vehicle is similar to the condition of the strip. This is a practical solution for post-accident repairs and when replacing damaged bumper components.

Vehicle placement and fitment

The strip has been designed for installation in the rear part of the body, in the bumper area. The design corresponds to the factory dimensions and geometry of the BMW E87 LCI, which facilitates installation in place of the original component. Proper placement on the vehicle translates into:

• maintaining the factory bumper line,
• no need for mounting modifications,
• secure seating of the strip in the intended points.

Product characteristics and condition

The rear bumper strip is a component sourced from dismantling, which allows for maintaining the original manufacturer's specification while optimizing repair costs. A used component of this type is often chosen when servicing older BMW models, where the priority is to combine proper fitment with a reasonable budget. This type of solution works particularly well where maintaining the factory look without investing in new parts is important.

Application in BMW E87 LCI repairs and upgrades

Rear Bumper Strip BMW E81 E87 LCI Rubbing Strip Trim Cover Patagonia Green - A71 works well both for standard replacement of a damaged element and for visual refreshing of the rear part of the vehicle. It can be used in:

• post-accident rear bumper repairs,
• bodywork renovation after years of operation,
• restoring the original look of the car after unprofessional modifications.

The original geometry of the strip facilitates workshop work and shortens installation time, which is beneficial for both the service and the vehicle owner.

Part compatibility and identification

The element has a dedicated OEM part number and associated interchangeable numbers, which facilitates unambiguous identification in BMW catalogs and part selection systems. Thanks to this, the workshop or customer can verify the compatibility of the strip with a specific equipment version and model year of the BMW E87 LCI, minimizing the risk of purchasing a non-fitting component. If necessary, it is worth comparing the markings with the vehicle documentation or the dismantled element.

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

For older models, such as the BMW E87 LCI, the use of used body components from dismantling is often a reasonable compromise between costs and maintaining the original specification. If you want to better understand when such a solution is particularly cost-effective and how to safely select components, it is worth reading the guide on using parts from dismantling when repairing older cars.