BMW X3 Series E83 1 Complete Front Bumper PDC Bluewater Blue Water Metallic 896

Description

BMW X3 Series E83 1 Complete Front Bumper PDC Bluewater Blue Water Metallic is an original body component from the Bumpers and reinforcements category, designed for installation at the front of the vehicle. Thanks to its factory Bluewater Metallic – 896 color, it allows for maintaining stylistic consistency of the bodywork and reduces the need for additional paint work. This used OEM component is a sensible choice for professional repairs of a BMW X3 E83 front end after a collision or during vehicle restoration.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 0302439-WB1
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 302439
• Substitutable numbers: 51110302439, 0302439, 51113400897, 3400897
• Location on the vehicle: Front
• Color: Bluewater Metallic – 896
• Category: Bumpers & Reinforcements

Purpose and fitment for the BMW X3 E83

The presented bumper has been designed specifically for the front body section of the BMW X3 E83, maintaining factory mounting points and body lines. Its placement at the front of the vehicle ensures compatibility with original structural elements, such as reinforcements, the support beam, or the hood, which facilitates proper alignment during installation.

Its original BMW OE origin ensures the correct geometry, which is important both for aesthetics and for the proper distribution of forces in the impact zone. This is particularly crucial for post-accident repairs, where precise recreation of the vehicle’s factory front structure is essential.

Bluewater Metallic – 896 color and visual aspect

The bumper is finished in Bluewater Metallic – 896, characteristic of selected BMW X3 E83 configurations. For many users, this means the possibility of limiting or completely skipping a full paint job, which shortens repair time and reduces costs. In practice, a simple paint correction or polishing is often sufficient to match the component to the rest of the bodywork.

The metallic paint coating ensures consistency with the factory body finish, and the correct shade makes it easier to maintain a uniform vehicle appearance after repair. This is a beneficial solution for both body shops and users assembling body parts themselves.

Characteristics of the used bumper

The item is offered in used condition, which in practice means it has been removed from a vehicle and may show signs of wear typical for this class of parts. This type of component is frequently chosen for economic repairs, where a compromise between cost and maintaining the original BMW construction is key.

A used front bumper for the BMW X3 E83 allows for:

• maintaining the factory shape and body lines,
• reducing costs compared to a new component,
• efficient restoration of the front zone functionality after a collision.

Installation benefits and use in repairs

Using an original bumper from the Bumpers and reinforcements category facilitates workshop work – the mounting points and general geometry are consistent with BMW’s factory specifications. As a result, the installation process is predictable, and the risk of issues with fitting to fenders, the hood, or lower covers is reduced.

In practice, such a component works well in several scenarios:

• front-end repair after a collision while maintaining the original structure,
• restoration of an imported vehicle requiring missing parts,
• restoring a consistent body appearance after minor parking damage.

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 additional reinforcements, beams, or covers, check out the available parts in the BMW Bumpers and reinforcements category.

Additional information and technical support

To facilitate part identification, dedicated markings are available in the technical specification, such as SKU, OEM Part Number, and Interchangeable Numbers. This allows for quick verification of compatibility with a specific BMW X3 E83 version and helps avoid mistakes when selecting the component.

It is also worth paying attention to parameters such as Placement on vehicle, Color, Brand, and Condition, which help in precisely matching the bumper to your specific vehicle and the planned scope of repair.

If you are interested in a broader context regarding the use of used components in vehicle systems and want to better understand when choosing second-hand parts is justified, the guide article When is it worth replacing an alternator with a used one: a practical guide for drivers, which discusses the practical aspects of using second-hand subassemblies, may be helpful.