BMW 7 Series E65 E66 Bumper Guard Strip Front Left N/S Orientblau Blue 8240293

BMW 7 Series E65 E66 Bumper Guard Strip Front Left N/S Orientblau Blue in Orientblau Blue is an original body component designed for precise installation on the front driver's side of the vehicle. Thanks to its factory-fit for E65/E66 models, it ensures a cohesive look, proper body line alignment, and an aesthetic finish for the front bumper.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: P0136460-OB
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 0136460
• Substitutable numbers: 51110136460, 0136460, 51118240293, 8240293
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Color: Obsidian Black Metallic - 197
• Category: Bumpers & Reinforcements

Purpose and compatibility for BMW 7 Series E65/E66

The offered strip is a component from the Bumpers and Reinforcements group, designed specifically for the BMW 7 Series E65/E66 generation. Its placement in the front bumper area on the left side guarantees a proper fit with other body components, without the need for modifications or forced adjustments.

Its original BMW origin ensures the preservation of factory curves, mounting points, and geometry, which facilitates installation and helps restore the vehicle's original appearance after a collision, parking scrape, or during partial front-end restoration.

Color and finish – Orientblau Blue

The strip is finished in Orientblau Blue, allowing for a seamless match with bodywork painted in this shade. The metallic paint structure provides the characteristic depth and gloss typical of factory BMW finishes, while also facilitating potential polishing or local paint touch-ups.

For users planning a full bumper repaint, this component serves as a solid base – it can be prepared and repainted to match the vehicle's specific paint code while maintaining the correct surface structure and mounting stability.

Characteristics of the used component

The strip comes from the secondary market, meaning it is an original used BMW part. Such components are particularly valued for body repairs because they retain factory mounting and visual parameters while allowing for cost optimization compared to new parts.

A used body component is a great solution for post-accident repairs, visual corrections, and restoring the car to a factory-like condition without having to resort to aftermarket replacements with uncertain fitment.

Protective function and role in the bumper structure

The front bumper guard strip serves several important functions:

• protects a section of the front bumper on the left side from minor mechanical damage,
• visually stabilizes the bumper line and masks some structural connections,
• supports the maintenance of proper aerodynamics in the lower front area.

Thanks to proper installation, this component helps maintain a cohesive look for the front of the vehicle, which is important both aesthetically and for the future resale of the car.

Benefits of using an original BMW strip

Using an original bumper strip on a BMW 7 Series E65/E66 provides a number of practical benefits:

• Factory fit – no issues with geometry, gaps, or mounting points.
• Visual consistency – maintaining the original body line and the characteristic look of the BMW front end.
• Repair cost optimization – a used OEM component allows you to reduce expenses while maintaining high quality.

If you want to better understand how using original used components affects the vehicle's value upon sale, it is worth checking out our guide: Original used parts vs. resale value – how not to lose money?.

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