BMW E46 M3 Bumper Rear Trim Panel PDC Silbergrau Silver Grey Metallic - A08

Visual condition of the part

Possible scratches and paint chips – condition as shown in the product photos.

BMW E46 M3 Bumper Rear Trim Panel PDC Silbergrau Silver Grey Metallic - A08 is an original body component from the Bumpers and reinforcements category, designed for installation in the rear section of the vehicle. Finished in the factory Silbergrau Metallic - A08 color, it allows for maintaining visual consistency of the bodywork and the correct geometry of the rear area after repairs or upgrades.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 0017914-SBG
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 0017914
• Substitutable numbers: 51120017914, 0017914, 51127894993, 7894993, BG
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Color: Silbergrau Metallic - A08
• Category: Bumpers & Reinforcements

Purpose and fitment

The presented rear bumper is a component dedicated to the BMW M3 E46 model, designed for installation in the rear area of the vehicle. The construction, consistent with BMW factory solutions, ensures proper alignment of the body lines and correct fitment with the fenders, trunk lid, and other components of the rear zone.

Thanks to the use of original geometry, the bumper provides a solid base for accident repairs, replacement of worn parts, and restoring the factory look of the car without the need for interference with the structural integrity of the body.

Color and finish Silbergrau Metallic - A08

The bumper is finished in Silbergrau Metallic - A08, characteristic of many BMW E46 M3 units. This color choice facilitates matching the existing body paint, limiting the scope of paintwork and shortening the visual repair time.

The metallic paint coating ensures consistency with the factory body finish, which is particularly important for precise restoration or restoring the original character of the car. In the case of a full vehicle respray, the bumper serves as a suitable base for the preparation and application of a new layer of paint.

Characteristics of the used component

The offered bumper comes from the secondary market, which means it is a used part. Such components are often chosen for repairs where maintaining the original construction and fitment is key, while simultaneously optimizing costs compared to new parts.

Choosing an original, used rear bumper allows for maintaining factory mounting parameters and serves as a reasonable solution for accident repairs, vehicle restorations, or rebuild projects of BMW E46 M3 models.

Function in the body structure

The rear bumper plays an important role in protecting the rear of the vehicle, absorbing part of the energy during minor collisions and securing structural elements and trunk equipment. As an element from the Bumpers and reinforcements group, it works with other components of the rear zone to create a cohesive protective and aesthetic system.

A correctly selected and installed bumper contributes to:

• maintaining the proper body line and gaps between elements,
• correct operation of mounts and brackets associated with the rear part of the body,
• the aesthetics of the rear of the vehicle, especially in models with a sporty character, such as the BMW E46 M3.

Support with selection and additional information

The element has assigned OEM part numbers and interchangeable numbers, which facilitates verification of compatibility with a specific equipment version and vehicle year. If necessary, it is worth comparing the markings with service documentation or existing components in the car to ensure full mounting compatibility.

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

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