BMW X3 Series E83 1 Front Bumper Centre Grille Kidney Left N/S Chrome 3402909

BMW X3 Series E83 1 Front Bumper Centre Grille Kidney Left N/S Chrome is an original part from the Bumpers and reinforcements group, designed for installation on the left side of the front bodywork. The chrome finish highlights the front lines of the car, ensuring a consistent look with the factory BMW design and maintaining a proper fit to the bumper.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 3402909-1
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 3402909
• Substitutable numbers: 51133402909, 3402909, EM
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Color: Chrome
• Category: Bumpers & Reinforcements

Purpose and function of the component

The front left kidney grille for the BMW X3 E83 is responsible for the aesthetic finish of the bumper area and proper airflow to the engine compartment. Its placement in the front left area of the vehicle makes it a visible body element that influences the overall appearance of the car's front end.

The chrome surface is characteristic of trim versions with metallic accents, allowing the grille to harmonize with other styling details, such as moldings or window frames.

Construction and fitment for the BMW X3 E83

The component has been designed specifically for the BMW X3 E83 generation, which translates into a precise fit with the factory bumper and adjacent components. The grille construction is prepared for installation at the original mounting points, without the need for modifications or adjustments.

The chrome finish ensures a consistent look with the factory BMW styling, and the properly shaped grille ribs maintain the correct airflow to the radiator and engine compartment, without disrupting the cooling system's operation.

Condition, origin, and benefits of using a used part

The offered grille is a used part, which allows for an economical repair of the vehicle's front end while maintaining original manufacturing quality. Choosing an original, used component from the Bumpers and reinforcements group helps maintain visual and technical consistency with other body components.

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Color and integration with the bodywork

The Chrome finish gives the front of the BMW X3 E83 a distinctive, elegant look that blends well with the body paint and other chrome details. As a result, replacing a damaged grille with this component allows you to restore the consistent look of the vehicle's front end without differences in shade or texture.

Application in the bumper zone and selection of other components

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

Summary

BMW X3 Series E83 1 Front Bumper Centre Grille Kidney Left N/S Chrome is the right choice when you want to maintain the original front styling, ensure proper fitment to the bumper, and achieve an aesthetic finish in Chrome. This original used component allows for a technically correct and visually consistent repair of the front area, without compromising compatibility with the BMW X3 E83 bodywork.