BMW 5 Series E60 LCI Saloon Rear Bumper PDC Monacoblau Monaco Blue - A35

BMW 5 Series E60 LCI Saloon Rear Bumper PDC Monacoblau Monaco Blue is an original body component from the Bumpers and reinforcements category, designed for installation in the rear section of the vehicle. The paint in the Monacoblau Metallic - A35 shade allows for an aesthetic match to the factory body color, facilitating post-accident repairs or refreshing the vehicle's appearance. The used condition of the part makes it a cost-effective solution while maintaining proper geometry and compatibility with the BMW structure.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 0422349-MB
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 0422349
• Substitutable numbers: 51120422349, 0422349
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Color: Monacoblau Metallic - A35
• Category: Bumpers & Reinforcements

Purpose and body fitment

The presented bumper is designed for installation in the rear body zone of the BMW 5 Series E60 generation after the facelift (LCI). The component's construction is consistent with factory mounting points, which promotes proper alignment with the fenders, trunk lid, and other rear body components. As a result, the bumper can be used both for post-accident repairs and for replacing worn-out body parts in daily-driven vehicles.

Monacoblau Metallic - A35 color and aesthetic values

The factory Monacoblau Metallic - A35 paint is a distinctive, dark shade of blue with a metallic effect, frequently found on the BMW E60 LCI. Using an original color on the rear bumper reduces the scope of paint work required after installation and makes it easier to achieve a consistent look for the entire body. For vehicle owners with this color, this is a particularly practical solution, allowing for a faster restoration of the body's aesthetics without the need to paint the component from scratch.

Technical and functional characteristics

As a component from the Bumpers and reinforcements category, the rear bumper is responsible for absorbing some of the impact during minor collisions and for maintaining the proper body lines. The construction is prepared to work with factory reinforcements, mounts, and other components installed in the rear of the vehicle. The used condition means the part has been previously in service, which is typical for original dismantled parts used in repairs of premium segment vehicles.

Benefits of using an original BMW bumper

Using an original rear bumper for the BMW E60 LCI provides a number of practical benefits:

• preservation of the factory geometry of the rear body section,
• compatibility with original mounting points and reinforcements,
• visual consistency with the model's stylistic line,
• reduction of adjustment work during installation.

For users who want to keep their car in a condition as close to factory as possible, a used OEM bumper is a reasonable compromise between cost and fitment quality. Proper preparation of the component before installation (cleaning, potential paint correction) allows for an aesthetic and functional final result.

Modernization expansion and additional information

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, covers, or other external rear components, check the available parts in the BMW Bumpers and reinforcements category.

For owners of cars from model years similar to the BMW E60 LCI who want to consciously use used body and mechanical parts when refreshing their vehicles, practical tips on selecting and installing parts may be useful. It is worth checking out the guide The second life of a youngtimer – how used car parts rejuvenate cars from the 1998–2012 era, where modernization scenarios and component compatibility issues in popular premium class models are discussed.