BMW F33 Fuel Filler Fill In Flap Cover Cap Mineral White Metallic A96 7286002

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

BMW F33 Fuel Filler Fill In Flap Cover Cap Mineral White Metallic A96 is an original body component from the Fuel filler covers and accessories group, designed for installation in the rear part of the vehicle. The paint in the Mineral White Metallic – A96 shade allows for an aesthetic match to the factory body color, which reduces the need for additional paint work and speeds up the repair process.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7286002-MW
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7286002
• Substitutable numbers: 7286002, 51177286002
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Color: Mineral White Metallic - A96
• Category: Fuel Flaps & Components

Purpose and function of the fuel filler flap

The presented fuel filler flap is a component located in the rear part of the body, responsible for covering the fuel filler neck and sealing this area against dirt and moisture. A properly selected cover ensures:

• a consistent appearance of the side and rear body sections,
• protection of the fuel filler socket against dirt and corrosion,
• stable mounting in the factory body points.

Thanks to the use of the original design, the flap works with the standard opening and closing mechanism, which facilitates installation and subsequent operation.

Color and matching of the Mineral White Metallic A96 paint

The Mineral White Metallic – A96 shade is a characteristic metallic white paint used in BMW models, ensuring a modern and elegant look for the body. The use of the factory color in this component allows for:

• maintaining a uniform paint tone across the entire surface of the vehicle,
• limiting the scope of painting to a minimum or omitting it entirely (depending on the condition of the component),
• aesthetic closing of the side line and rear part of the body after an accident repair.

This solution is particularly beneficial when replacing individual body components, where visual matching to the existing paint is crucial without the need for interference with adjacent panels.

Installation characteristics and application

The fuel filler flap is intended for installation in the rear body zone of the BMW F33 series, maintaining the factory mounting points. The component's design has been engineered to work with the original hinge, opening mechanism, and fuel filler socket seal. In practice, this means:

• the possibility of direct replacement of a damaged cover without body modifications,
• preservation of factory gaps and sheet metal division lines,
• compatibility with the standard fuel filler locking system.

The component will prove useful both in accident repairs and when replacing the flap due to operational damage or corrosion.

Why choose the original BMW F33 flap

Using the original BMW F33 fuel filler flap in Mineral White Metallic – A96 allows for maintaining the technical and visual consistency of the body. Compared to replacements, the OEM component ensures:

• precise fit to the shape of the body and the fuel filler socket,
• compliance with the manufacturer's factory quality standards,
• easier installation thanks to the preservation of the original mounting geometry.

This solution is recommended for users who expect to maintain the factory look of the vehicle and proper cooperation with existing fuel system and body components.

Technical support and additional materials

To better understand the role of the fuel filler cover in the entire vehicle fuel system and to correctly select components by identification numbers, it is worth reading the guide on diagnostics and maintenance of the fuel system: Fuel system – injectors, pumps, and fuel tank: maintenance and regeneration.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the fuel filler zone in your BMW and need other components from the same group, such as additional covers, seals, or protective accessories, check the available parts in the BMW fuel filler covers and accessories category.

For broader body repairs after a collision, a practical guide on selecting body components from dismantling may also be helpful: Bodywork and chassis – accident repairs using dismantled parts, which discusses, among other things, installation procedures and best practices when working with used OEM components.