BMW X2 F39 Fuel Filler Fill-In Flap Cover Black Sapphire - 475 7468161

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

BMW X2 F39 Fuel Filler Fill-In Flap Cover Black Sapphire is an original fuel filler flap designed for the rear body of the BMW X2 F39, finished in an attractive Black Sapphire Metallic color. This item from the Fuel filler flaps and accessories category allows for an aesthetic and functional repair of the fuel filler area following mechanical or collision damage, while maintaining the factory body lines.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7468161-BS
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7468161
• Substitutable numbers: 7468161, 51177468161
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Color: Black Sapphire Metallic - 475
• Category: Fuel Flaps & Components

Purpose and fitment for the BMW X2 F39

The fuel filler flap has been designed specifically for the BMW X2 F39 model, ensuring a proper fit with the rear fender and the fuel filler mechanism flap. The precise edge profiling and factory mounting geometry allow for installation in place of the original part without the need for bodywork modifications.

Its placement at the rear of the vehicle makes this component both visually and functionally significant – it protects the fuel filler area from dirt, moisture, and damage resulting from daily use.

Black Sapphire Metallic paint finish

The Black Sapphire Metallic color is a characteristic metallic finish used in the BMW range, which blends well with the X2 F39 body line. The metallic paint structure ensures consistency with the factory body paint in this shade, which reduces the need for additional paint work after installation, provided the car has the same color code.

A properly selected paint coating influences the aesthetics of the entire side and rear of the vehicle, and also makes it easier to keep the surface clean during washing and routine body maintenance.

Characteristics of the used part

The offered fuel filler flap is a used part, which in practice means maintaining the manufacturer's original specifications while optimizing repair costs. This type of component is particularly beneficial for post-accident repairs, where factory fitment and consistency with the body line are essential.

A used body part allows for material consistency with the rest of the bodywork, while simultaneously reducing the risk of installation issues that may occur with cheaper replacements with less precise geometry.

Benefits of using an original fuel filler flap

Using an original fuel filler flap for the BMW X2 F39 brings a number of practical benefits:

• preservation of the factory look of the rear body section,
• proper operation of the fuel filler opening and closing mechanism,
• color consistency with the Black Sapphire Metallic body paint,
• easier installation thanks to original geometry and mounting points.

For body shops and individual users, this means a faster and more predictable repair, without the need to force the part into place.

BMW fuel filler flaps – expansion and modernization of the filler area

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the fuel filler area in your BMW and need other parts from the same group, such as additional flaps, covers, or accessory trim elements, check out the available parts in the BMW fuel filler flaps and accessories category.

Technical support and knowledge about the fuel system

When replacing components related to the fuel filler area, it is worth taking a holistic approach to the fuel system. Detailed information on diagnostics, component selection by OEM numbers, and operating principles can be found in the article Fuel system – injectors, pumps, and fuel tank: maintenance and regeneration, which helps to better understand the relationships between individual components.

Why consider used body parts

When repairing the body of a BMW X2 F39, choosing a used fuel filler flap can be a sensible alternative to new replacements. You can read about the advantages of original, used body components over cheaper equivalents in the guide Post-accident repair of your car: why are used body parts a better choice than replacements?, which discusses the quality, installation, and economic aspects of such a solution.