BMW E82 Bumper Front Trim Panel E88 Sedonarot Sedona Red Metallic - A79

Visual condition of the part

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

BMW E82 Bumper Front Trim Panel E88 Sedonarot Sedona Red Metallic - A79 is an original body component from the Bumpers and reinforcements category, designed for installation on the front of BMW 1 Series E82 and E88 vehicles. Finished in the factory Sedonarot Metallic - A79 color, it allows for an aesthetically pleasing and technically correct replacement of a damaged bumper without the need to fit aftermarket parts of uncertain origin.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 0036079-SED
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 0036079
• Substitutable numbers: 51110036079, 0036079
• Weight: 150
• Location on the vehicle: Front
• Color: Sedonarot Metallic - A79
• Category: Bumpers & Reinforcements

Purpose and compatibility for BMW E82 / E88

The presented front bumper has been designed specifically for BMW E82 and E88 bodies, taking into account the characteristic front geometry of these models. Proper profiling of the edges, mounting holes, and contours ensures a correct fit with the hood, fenders, headlights, and lower covers, which translates into stable mounting and maintenance of the factory body lines.

Thanks to the use of an original design, the bumper works with factory mounting points, which facilitates workshop work and reduces the need for additional modifications. This solution is particularly beneficial for post-accident repairs, where precise reconstruction of the vehicle's front geometry is crucial.

Sedonarot Metallic - A79 color and aesthetic values

The factory Sedonarot Metallic - A79 color is a distinctive, metallic shade of red used by BMW, which emphasizes the dynamic character of the 1 Series coupe and convertible body. The use of original metallic paint allows for:

• maintaining color consistency with other body elements,
• reducing the scope of painting to potential touch-ups,
• maintaining the factory look of the vehicle after repair.

The metallic structure of the paint coating ensures uniform light reflection and an aesthetic visual effect, which is particularly visible on the front of the car, the most exposed part of the body.

Technical characteristics and installation

The bumper belongs to the Bumpers and reinforcements group, which means it serves both an aesthetic and structural function in the front zone of the body. The placement on the vehicle, defined as the front, guarantees that the element has been developed to work in a zone exposed to external factors, such as airflow, water, road debris, or minor operational impacts.

The product has a specific weight, which is important when planning transport and selecting appropriate support points during installation on a lift or repair frame. The bumper construction is prepared to work with factory reinforcements and mounting elements, which facilitates the correct setting of gaps and body panel lines.

Condition, origin, and use in repairs

The offered bumper is a used part, which in practice means a beneficial combination of original BMW quality and an attractive price compared to a new component. For body shops and individual users, this is a solution that allows for a technically correct repair of the vehicle's front while maintaining the factory character of the body.

Using an original bumper from disassembly reduces the risk of fitment problems typical of cheaper replacements. This is especially important in the case of BMW models, where the precision of body panel fitment affects the final visual effect and the proper operation of adjacent components, such as grilles, covers, or aerodynamic elements.

Support with selection and related components

The element has assigned part numbers and interchangeable numbers, which facilitates verification of compatibility with a specific equipment version and model year of the BMW E82 or E88. When selecting, it is worth using the manufacturer's markings to ensure that the bumper will work with existing reinforcements, brackets, and other elements of the front body zone.

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 the available parts in the BMW Bumpers and reinforcements category.

For users interested in broader use of parts from disassembly in vehicles of this brand, particularly in the context of electronics and comfort systems, the practical tips contained in the article Driving pleasure for years – how to take care of iDrive systems and electronic modules in BMW 3 and 5 series models using parts from disassembly? may be useful, which shows how to effectively combine original used components with professional service.