BMW 1 Series E81 E87 LCI Front Bumper Protective Strip Right O/S Schwarz Black

BMW 1 Series E81 E87 LCI Front Bumper Protective Strip Right O/S Schwarz Black is an original body component from the Bumpers and reinforcements category, designed for the right side of the front bumper. Precise fitment to the body lines and the factory Schwarz 2 - 668 color allow for an aesthetic and technically correct repair of the vehicle's front section.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7185132-SCH
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7185132
• Substitutable numbers: 51117185132, 7185132, 51117182370, 7182370, 7189772, EM
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Right
• Color: Schwarz 2 - 668
• Category: Bumpers & Reinforcements

Purpose and fitment

The strip has been designed specifically for BMW 1 Series E81/E87 models after the facelift (LCI), intended for the right side of the front bumper. Its placement on the front of the vehicle ensures proper alignment of the bumper line and consistency with other body panels.

Thanks to a design compliant with factory BMW standards, the strip works with the original bumper mounts, which facilitates installation and reduces the need for additional bodywork or painting adjustments.

Color and finish

The component is finished in Schwarz 2 - 668, which corresponds to one of the popular black colors used on BMW bodies. This finish allows for:

• maintaining color consistency with the factory paint,
• reducing the scope of painting work during repairs,
• aesthetic integration of the strip into the line of the bumper and headlights.

The color and profile of the strip are selected to recreate the original appearance of the vehicle's front after a collision or the replacement of damaged parts.

Technical characteristics and installation

The front bumper strip (right) is a body component operating in a critical area of the vehicle, exposed to parking and road damage. The design provides for cooperation with factory clips and guides, which enables:

• stable seating in the bumper structure,
• proper fitment with adjacent elements,
• maintenance of correct assembly gaps.

The product comes from the BMW line, which means maintaining geometry consistent with the manufacturer's documentation and compatibility with factory design solutions within the bumper and reinforcements.

Condition and service application

The strip is a used component, making it a reasonable choice for post-accident repairs, bumper shell service, or restoring the car to a factory-like condition at controlled costs. It works well both in spot repairs (replacing a single element) and in broader body and paint work in the front area of the body.

Choosing an original bumper strip helps avoid fitment problems typical of aftermarket replacements and facilitates maintaining the proper geometry of the vehicle's front, which is important both visually and operationally.

Bumper zone expansion and additional information

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

For broader body and associated system service work, it is also worth paying attention to the condition of mechanical components, including the drivetrain. Practical tips on selecting used transmission components can be found in the article Transmission: manual, automatic or DSG – typical faults and a guide to buying a used gearbox, which helps in consciously planning vehicle repairs and upgrades.