BMW 3 Series E91 LCI Rear Bumper Trim Panel Spacegrau Space Grey - A52

BMW 3 Series E91 LCI Rear Bumper Trim Panel Spacegrau Space Grey - A52 is an original body component designed for the facelifted version of the 3 Series estate. Thanks to its factory Spacegrau Metallic color and precise fitment to the rear section of the body, it serves as a practical solution for post-accident repairs, visual corrections, and restoring the vehicle to its factory specification.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 0036883-SCG
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 36883
• Substitutable numbers: 51120036883, 0036883
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Color: Spacegrau Metallic - A52
• Category: Bumpers & Reinforcements

Purpose and fitment for BMW 3 E91 LCI

The presented trim panel is a part from the Bumpers and reinforcements group, designed for installation on the rear body section of the BMW 3 Series E91 after the facelift (LCI). The design corresponds to the factory bumper profile, which allows for maintaining proper mounting gaps, body lines, and consistent geometry of the vehicle's rear zone.

Its placement in the rear body area makes this part suitable for both local post-collision repairs and comprehensive visual restoration of the car, where recreating the original bumper appearance is required.

Spacegrau Metallic A52 color and aesthetic values

The factory Spacegrau Metallic A52 color is a characteristic, subdued shade of grey with a metallic effect, often found in BMW models of this generation. Using a factory-painted trim panel allows for reducing the scope of paint work, which in many cases shortens repair time and makes it easier to achieve color consistency with other body components.

For users who care about the vehicle's aesthetics, it is important that the element in this color helps maintain the uniform character of the car's rear, without the need to experiment with aftermarket shades or additional color matching.

Characteristics of the used part

The part comes from dismantling and is offered as a used original BMW component. Such components are often chosen for repairs where factory fitment, maintaining the original body line, and a favorable cost-to-quality ratio are important. A used OEM part usually fits into the existing body structure better than many aftermarket parts with a universal character.

Choosing an original rear bumper trim panel from the secondary market is particularly beneficial for repairs of older vehicles, where the priority is functionality, correct fitment, and maintaining compliance with factory specifications, while simultaneously reducing investment costs.

Application in body repairs and upgrades

The rear bumper trim panel in Spacegrau Metallic A52 will work well in several typical service scenarios:

• repairing local damage to the rear bumper after minor collisions or scrapes,
• restoring the original look of the car after replacing the bumper with a part in a different color,
• replacing a missing or damaged trim panel after previous body and paint repairs,
• visual upgrade of the rear body section as part of refreshing the car.

Thanks to its factory origin, the part works well with other elements of the rear body zone, which facilitates installation and limits the need for additional fitment corrections.

Complementary BMW bumper components

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

Additional information for BMW users

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