BMW 1 E82 E88 Trim Panel Bumper Rear Kaschmirsilber Cashmere Silver - A72

Visual condition of the part

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

BMW 1 E82 E88 Trim Panel Bumper Rear Kaschmirsilber Cashmere Silver - A72 is an original body component from the Bumpers and reinforcements group, designed for installation in the rear part of the vehicle. The metallic Kaschmirsilber (Cashmere Silver) A72 color allows for a consistent match with the factory paint, facilitating post-accident repairs or aesthetic body restoration.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 0036630-KAS
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 0036630
• Substitutable numbers: 51120036630, 0036630
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Color: Kaschmirsilber (Cashmere Silver) Metallic - A72
• Category: Bumpers & Reinforcements

Purpose and function of the bumper

The presented rear bumper has been designed specifically for BMW E82 and E88 series models, taking into account the body geometry and factory mounting points. Its placement in the rear zone of the vehicle provides protection for the vehicle structure during minor collisions and serves as an important aerodynamic and visual element.

Thanks to a design consistent with the manufacturer's solutions, the bumper works with factory reinforcements, mounts, and other components of the rear bodywork. This allows for maintaining the correct body line, proper mounting gaps, and stable seating of the element after repair.

Kaschmirsilber A72 color and paint aspects

The finish in the Kaschmirsilber (Cashmere Silver) Metallic – A72 shade is characteristic of many BMW equipment configurations and allows for reducing the scope of paint work when replacing the element. The metallic paint coating ensures an aesthetic appearance and consistency with the factory color palette, which is particularly important for body repairs in premium class vehicles.

In practice, this means the possibility of:

• precise shade matching to the existing vehicle paint,
• minimizing the scope of blending adjacent elements,
• maintaining a uniform appearance of the rear body section after repair.

Benefits of using an original BMW bumper

Using an original BMW rear bumper in Kaschmirsilber A72 color translates into a number of practical benefits in the repair process:

• Factory fit – maintaining the correct geometry, mounting points, and body lines without the need for modifications.
• Visual consistency – compatibility with the factory paint and styling of E82/E88 models, which makes it easier to maintain a uniform vehicle appearance.
• Repair cost optimization – using a used element from original production allows for reducing expenses compared to new parts, while maintaining appropriate performance parameters.

A bumper configured this way is particularly recommended for post-accident repairs, visual corrections, and restoring the vehicle to a state close to factory condition after local damage to the rear body section.

Condition of the element and use in workshop practice

The offered bumper belongs to the group of used parts, which in workshop practice allows for economical repair while maintaining the original BMW construction. This type of component is eagerly chosen by services specializing in the brand, where both technical compliance and the ability to optimize the client's budget count.

In daily operation, a properly selected rear bumper affects:

• maintaining proper protection of the rear body zone,
• stable mounting of adjacent elements (e.g., lamps, moldings, covers),
• maintaining correct aerodynamics of the rear part of the vehicle.

Repair expansion – BMW Bumpers and reinforcements

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

Substantive support and repair cost optimization

When planning body repairs and selecting used elements, it is worth considering the general principles of service cost optimization and the impact of used parts on the vehicle's operational durability. For additional information on the approach to repairs using parts from the secondary market and cost analysis, you can look for the article Volkswagen 1.9 TDI vs 1.4 TSI – evolution of VW engines and repair costs, which discusses practical aspects of servicing and using used components.