BMW E82 E88 Complete Front Bumper Trim PDC Spacegrau Grau Metallic - A52

Visual condition of the part

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

BMW E82 E88 Complete Front Bumper Trim PDC Spacegrau Grau Metallic - A52 is an original body component from the Bumpers and reinforcements group, designed for installation at the front of the vehicle. The Spacegrau Metallic - A52 paint finish ensures consistency with the factory BMW color palette, making it easier to achieve a visual match after repairs or front-end upgrades.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 0036653-SCG
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 0036079
• Substitutable numbers: 51110036079, 0036079
• Location on the vehicle: Front
• Color: Spacegrau Metallic - A52
• Category: Bumpers & Reinforcements

Bumper purpose and function

The presented bumper is a component mounted in the front body area, responsible for protecting the vehicle's structure and ensuring proper airflow around the bodywork. The design, prepared for PDC parking sensors, allows for integration with factory parking assistance systems, which is important for both safety and driving comfort.

By maintaining the original geometry, the bumper ensures proper fitment with the hood, fenders, headlights, and lower covers, which reduces the need for additional bodywork modifications or adjustment of mounts.

Color and paint matching

The factory color Spacegrau Metallic - A52 is a popular metallic shade of gray used in many BMW models, which highlights the body lines well and is easy to replicate during localized painting processes. In practice, this means the possibility of:

• limiting the scope of painting to selected areas of the bumper,
• easier blending with adjacent body panels,
• maintaining a consistent look for the entire front of the vehicle after repair.

The original shade also facilitates the painter's work in selecting the paint mix, which translates into a more predictable final result and an aesthetic finish.

Technical characteristics and installation

The bumper belongs to the Bumpers and reinforcements group, meaning it has been designed to work with factory beams, reinforcements, and front-end mounts. Its placement in the front zone of the vehicle requires maintaining appropriate rigidity and compatibility with passive safety elements.

In practice, installation involves standard workshop procedures, such as removing the old bumper, transferring accessories (grilles, PDC sensors, any brackets), and adjusting gaps relative to adjacent panels. Using an original BMW component reduces the risk of geometry issues, which is particularly important for cars equipped with assistance systems that are sensitive to the correct positioning of sensors.

Benefits of using an original BMW bumper

Choosing a used, original BMW bumper for E82/E88 models allows you to maintain the factory body lines and compliance with the manufacturer's service documentation. Key advantages include:

• factory fitment to the vehicle's front structure,
• preparation for the PDC system without the need for additional modifications,
• original color from the BMW palette, facilitating paint work,
• consistency with other components from the Bumpers and reinforcements group.

This type of solution is particularly beneficial for post-accident repairs, where both correct geometry and maintaining the vehicle's value through the use of components consistent with factory specifications are important.

Repair expansion and additional materials

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

For broader service work on cars of this brand, it is also worth checking out expert materials regarding typical faults and how to fix them – you can find practical tips in the article BMW N47 timing chain – typical failure and repair using original BMW parts, which discusses, among other things, the validity of using original and used BMW components in the context of repair cost-effectiveness.