Rear Bumper BMW E81 E87 LCI Trim Panel PDC Black Sapphire Metallic - 475

Visual condition of the part

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

Rear Bumper BMW E81 E87 LCI Trim Panel PDC Black Sapphire Metallic - 475 is an original body component from the Bumpers and reinforcements category, designed for installation at the rear of the vehicle. The Black Sapphire Metallic - 475 paint finish ensures visual consistency with the factory BMW color palette and allows for the aesthetic replacement of a damaged bumper without interfering with the body geometry.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 0035911-BS7
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 0035911
• Substitutable numbers: 51120035911, 0035911
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Color: Black Sapphire Metallic - 475
• Category: Bumpers & Reinforcements

Purpose and fitment

The presented rear bumper has been designed specifically for the BMW 1 Series E87 facelift (LCI) version, accounting for the factory PDC parking sensor system. The correct placement on the vehicle: rear guarantees proper fitment with the tailgate, lights, and reinforcement elements, which translates into maintaining the original body lines.

The component comes from the BMW range, ensuring it retains factory mounting points, geometry, and compatibility with original brackets and reinforcements. This solution is particularly beneficial for post-accident repairs, where precise restoration of the factory rear body structure is crucial.

Black Sapphire Metallic - 475 paint finish

The bumper is finished in Black Sapphire Metallic - 475, one of the popular metallic shades used on BMW models. Proper selection of the paint code helps reduce the scope of paintwork required and facilitates matching with other body panels, which is important for both spot repairs and larger visual corrections.

The metallic structure of the coating promotes even light distribution across the bumper surface, improving the visual perception of the entire rear section of the vehicle. Combined with proper installation and adjustment of body gaps, this allows for a consistent, factory-like final result.

Characteristics of the used component

The offered bumper is a secondary market component, which in practice means it has already been in service on a vehicle. Such components are often chosen for economic repairs, where maintaining the original construction while optimizing costs is a priority. In the case of bumpers, it is essential to maintain the correct geometry, mounting points, and compatibility with PDC sensors and reinforcements.

Choosing a used OEM bumper allows for the preservation of the vehicle's factory character, without the need to adapt aftermarket parts with different material or structural specifications. This solution is particularly beneficial for users who want to maintain the technical and visual consistency of their BMW E87 LCI.

Role in the Bumpers and reinforcements structure

The rear bumper in the BMW E87 LCI serves a protective and aesthetic function, working in conjunction with internal reinforcements and energy absorption elements. A correctly selected and installed component contributes to:

• maintaining the proper geometry of the rear body section,
• proper operation of the PDC parking sensors,
• protection of structural elements and trunk equipment,
• visual consistency with the BMW 1 Series styling line.

By using an original bumper from the Bumpers and reinforcements group, the risk of installation problems and the need for additional modifications to mounts or guides is minimized.

Support with selection and additional resources

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

When selecting a bumper in a specific paint color and verifying compatibility by manufacturer numbers, a practical guide may be helpful – more information can be found in the article Buying parts online without risk – 5 proven ways to verify component compatibility using OEM numbers and paint codes.