Front Bumper BMW E82 E88 M Sport PDC Trim Panel Le Mans Blue Metallic - 381

Visual condition of the part

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

Front Bumper BMW E82 E88 M Sport PDC Trim Panel Le Mans Blue Metallic is an original body component from the Bumpers and reinforcements category, designed for installation at the front of the vehicle. The sporty M Sport design combined with the Le Mans Blau Metallic - 381 paint emphasizes the dynamic character of the 1 Series Coupé and Cabrio, while ensuring a factory-fit to the vehicle's structure.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 0036220-LMB
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 0036220
• Substitutable numbers: 51110036220, 0036220
• Weight: 150
• Location on the vehicle: Front
• Color: Le Mans Blau Metallic - 381
• Category: Bumpers & Reinforcements

Technical characteristics and intended use

The presented front bumper has been designed specifically for BMW 1 Series E82 and E88 models in the M Sport version, taking into account the factory body geometry and mounting points. The placement on the vehicle is exclusively at the front, which allows for the precise reproduction of the original bumper line, mounting gaps, and integration with other aerodynamic package elements.

The Le Mans Blau Metallic - 381 color is a characteristic metallic shade used by BMW, which harmonizes well with the M Sport line and allows for a visually consistent match to the factory body paint. The bumper belongs to the Bumpers and reinforcements group, meaning it serves both an aesthetic and structural function in the front part of the vehicle.

Construction, installation, and compatibility

The item has been prepared as a body part intended for installation in the front zone of the vehicle, maintaining the original M Sport shape. The bumper's construction allows for proper seating in the factory mounting points, which facilitates bodywork and painting tasks and reduces the need for additional modifications. As a result, the bumper can be used both for post-accident repairs and for upgrading a standard version to a variant with a sportier look.

The product is classified as a used BMW part, which in practice means maintaining the original manufacturer's specification while optimizing the costs of vehicle repair or modification. Using parts from the same model group allows for maintaining stylistic consistency and proper fitment with the hood, fenders, and lower covers.

Benefits of using an original M Sport bumper

Using the M Sport bumper in Le Mans Blau Metallic - 381 on a BMW E82 or E88 provides several significant technical and visual benefits:

• preservation of the factory body line and compatibility with other M Sport elements,
• consistent color matching to the Le Mans Blau Metallic - 381 paint after appropriate paint preparation,
• possibility to restore the original appearance of the car after damage to the front body section,
• reduction of the risk of installation problems typical for low-quality aftermarket replacements.

Additionally, using an original bumper from the Bumpers and reinforcements group promotes the maintenance of the proper geometry of the front body zone, which is important for both aerodynamics and the correct operation of adjacent components.

Application zone and body system expansion

The M Sport front bumper in Le Mans Blau Metallic - 381 is a key visual element in the front zone of the BMW E82/E88, responsible for the vehicle's characteristic, sporty look. In combination with appropriate reinforcements, lower covers, and other body components, it allows for a comprehensive rebuild or modernization of the front part of the car in accordance with factory stylistic assumptions.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the front body 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.

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