BMW 3 E90 LCI Lift Rear Bumper Trim Panel PDC Bluewater Blue Water Metallic 896

Visual condition of the part

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

BMW 3 E90 LCI Lift Rear Bumper Trim Panel PDC Bluewater Blue Water Metallic is an original body component from the Bumpers and reinforcements category, designed for installation in the rear section of the vehicle. Thanks to its factory fitment and compatibility with PDC parking sensors, this component allows for maintaining a consistent body style and ensures the proper operation of parking assistance systems.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 0036875-WB2
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 0036875
• Substitutable numbers: 51120036875, 0036875
• Weight: 150
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Color: Bluewater Metallic - 896
• Category: Bumpers & Reinforcements

Purpose and function of the component

The rear bumper trim panel from the LCI (facelift) version of the 3 Series E90 is designed as a precisely fitted trim panel for the rear body area. The component works with factory PDC parking sensors, ensuring proper sensor placement and stable mounting within the bumper. This maintains both the aesthetics and the functionality of the parking assistance system.

Located at the rear of the vehicle, the trim serves a protective and decorative role, covering a section of the bumper structure and streamlining the body lines. This solution is particularly important for post-accident repairs, visual corrections, and restoring the vehicle's factory appearance.

Color and paint matching

The component is finished in the factory color Bluewater Metallic – 896, characteristic of selected BMW 3 Series E90 facelift configurations. The metallic blue shade allows for a seamless blend with other body panels, reducing the need for additional painting when the vehicle color is correctly matched.

For body shops and car owners who prioritize aesthetics, this means the possibility of a faster and more predictable repair of the rear body section, while maintaining the original character of the BMW paintwork.

Installation characteristics

The rear bumper trim panel is prepared for installation at factory mounting points, which facilitates service work and reduces repair time. The design, intended for use with PDC sensors, allows for:

• maintaining the correct position of the sensors relative to the ground,
• stable seating of the component within the bumper structure,
• restoration of the original geometry of the rear body section.

The properly selected weight of the component helps maintain the correct load distribution within the bumper, which is significant for repairs carried out in accordance with the manufacturer's guidelines.

Condition and practical application

The offered panel comes from the group of used original BMW parts, which ensures factory fitment for the 3 Series E90 LCI structure. This is a particularly advantageous solution for repairs where the priority is to maintain compliance with the manufacturer's design and reduce costs compared to new parts.

The component is suitable for both local rear bumper repairs and comprehensive reconstruction of the rear body zone after a collision, where it is necessary to restore the proper operation of the PDC system and the consistent appearance of the vehicle's rear section.

Expanding the bumper repair

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

For users considering the use of original, used components in other vehicle systems, practical tips on the safe selection of recycled parts may be useful – you can find them in the article Brake calipers under the microscope: How to effectively reduce repair costs by choosing proven recycled parts.