BMW E60 Towing Eye Flap Rear Bumper 7033700 Silbergrau Grey Metallic - A08

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

BMW E60 Towing Eye Flap Rear Bumper Silbergrau Grey Metallic - A08 is an original body component designed to restore the factory look of your vehicle's rear end. Thanks to its precise fit to the bumper and compliance with the model's styling lines, this metallic grey flap allows you to aesthetically cover the towing eye opening and maintain a cohesive body appearance.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 0395209-SBG1
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 0395209
• Substitutable numbers: 51120395209, 0395209, 7033700
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Color: Silbergrau Metallic - A08
• Category: Other Exterior Parts & Accessories

Purpose and function of the component

The presented flap is dedicated to the BMW 5 Series E60 rear bumper and is mounted at the towing eye exit point. Its task is to cover the technical opening so that it can:

• maintain a consistent, factory look of the rear bodywork,
• limit the ingress of dirt into the bumper interior,
• ensure proper alignment with the bumper line and body contours.

Thanks to a design consistent with the original BMW project, the component retains the correct geometry and fits the factory mounts in the bumper.

Color and paint matching

The flap is finished in Silbergrau Metallic – A08, a characteristic metallic shade of grey used on the BMW E60. This means that:

• the shade and paint structure are matched to the factory body color,
• there is no need for additional painting if the car has the same paint code,
• the surface visually integrates with the rest of the bumper, without the "tacked-on" effect.

This solution is particularly beneficial when replacing a missing or damaged flap after a minor collision or tow bar removal.

Benefits of using an original BMW flap

Using an original BMW body component in the rear of the vehicle brings a number of practical advantages:

• Factory fit – shape compatibility with the E60 bumper line and proper edge alignment.
• Visual consistency – maintaining a uniform Silbergrau Metallic A08 color across the entire bumper surface.
• Stable mounting – design prepared to work with the original clips in the bumper.
• Aesthetic finish of the rear of the car – no visible towing eye opening when not in use.

Use in repairs and body restoration

The BMW E60 Towing Eye Flap Rear Bumper Silbergrau Grey Metallic - A08 will work well both for post-accident repairs and for supplementing missing body parts. It is particularly useful when:

• the original flap was lost during operation or tow bar removal,
• there was local damage to the rear bumper in the area of the towing eye opening,
• you are restoring the car to a factory-like state after modifications.

By using an original component, you can maintain the stylistic consistency of the body and the correct appearance of the rear of the vehicle.

Used original component – a conscious choice

Choosing an original, used BMW flap is a reasonable compromise between quality and repair cost. You receive a component that complies with factory specifications, without the need to resort to replacements with uncertain fitment. If you want to better understand how original used parts affect vehicle resale value, it is worth reading the article: original used parts vs car resale price.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the rear body zone in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as additional covers, small mounting elements, or supplementary bumper details, check out the available parts in the Other BMW category.

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