Description
The BMW E87 Front Bumper Flap Towing Eye Nautikblau Uni A21 is an original front bumper towing eye cover designed for BMW 1 Series E87 models. This element, in the Nautikblau Uni – A21 color, allows for the aesthetic closure of the towing opening, restoring the cohesive appearance of the front bodywork after bumper repair or replacement.
Specifications and technical data
- SKU: 7117623-NB
- Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
- Condition: Used
- OEM Part Number: 7117623
- Substitutable numbers: 51127117623, 7117623, 51120033977, 0033977
- Location on the vehicle: Front
- Color: Nautikblau Uni – A21
- Category: Bumpers & Reinforcements
Purpose and Function of the Element
The presented cover is part of the Bumpers and Reinforcements group and is designed as a factory finishing element for the BMW E87 front bumper. It is responsible for covering the towing eye socket, protecting it from dirt, and improving the aerodynamics and visual coherence of the bumper.
Thanks to its precise fit to the bumper’s shape, installation is predictable, and the body line remains consistent with the factory design. This is particularly important for accident repairs or the replacement of individual front vehicle components.
Color and Visual Matching
The cover is finished in the Nautikblau Uni – A21 color, which allows for maintaining a uniform color scheme of the vehicle’s front for cars painted in this shade. The absence of the need for additional painting in many cases shortens repair time and reduces costs.
The uniform “Uni” type paint facilitates the integration of the element with other body panels, and the correctly chosen shade helps avoid visible color differences in the bumper area.
Placement on the Vehicle and Installation Aspects
The element is intended for installation on the front of the vehicle, in the bumper area, in the factory-designated location for the towing eye. The cover’s design is adapted for standard mounting, allowing it to be installed in place of the original element without requiring modifications.
As a BMW part from the body group, the cover maintains proper proportions and geometry, which translates to correct alignment with the bumper line and stable retention during vehicle operation.
Product Characteristics and Application
The offered element is a used part, making it a practical solution for operational and accident repairs where maintaining original geometry and compatibility with the factory bumper is a priority. It is suitable for both replacing a damaged cover and for completing missing front body details.
Selecting the correct component is facilitated by the BMW designation and its assignment to a specific manufacturer reference, allowing for precise verification of compatibility with your E87 model before installation.
Expanding Bumper Repair
If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the front bumper area on your BMW and need other parts from the same group, such as reinforcements, beams, or additional covers, check the available parts in the BMW Bumpers and Reinforcements category.
Technical Knowledge for BMW Users
When working on the vehicle’s body and front, it is useful to know the typical structural weak points and potential service costs associated with a given model. For owners of the 3 Series, an article describing problematic engine units, available here: BMW E90 Engine Failures: Find Out What Can Ruin Your Budget!, will be a good addition to your knowledge. It allows for better long-term operation planning and service budgeting.
Summary
The BMW E87 Front Bumper Flap Towing Eye Nautikblau Uni A21 is a practical, original cover for the front bumper towing opening, color-matched to Nautikblau Uni paint. As an element from the Bumpers and Reinforcements group, it allows for an aesthetic and technically correct finish of the vehicle’s front after repair, while maintaining the factory appearance and compatibility with the BMW E87 structure.
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