BMW F30 Rear Bumper Flap Towing Eye Melbourne Red Metallic - A75 7301464

Visual condition of the part 

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos. 

BMW F30 Rear Bumper Flap Towing Eye Melbourne Red Metallic - A75 is an original body component designed for the rear bumper, ensuring an aesthetically pleasing and technically correct cover for the towing eye opening. Thanks to the factory Melbourne Red Metallic A75 color, the flap allows you to maintain a consistent paint finish and reduces the need for additional paint work. It is a practical solution for users who want to restore the factory look of the rear bumper after damage or loss of the original cover.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 2240007-MRT
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 2240007
• Substitutable numbers: 51122240007, 2240007, 7301464
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Color: Melbourne Red Metallic - A75
• Category: Bumper Inserts & Covers

Purpose and function of the component

The rear bumper towing eye flap for the BMW F30 model is responsible for covering the towing eye mounting socket when it is not in use. It protects the inside of the bumper from dirt, moisture, and minor mechanical damage, while maintaining a uniform body line. Its placement at the rear of the vehicle makes the component highly visible, which is why its proper fit and color are important for both visual and functional reasons.

Color and paint matching

The factory color Melbourne Red Metallic - A75 is a distinctive metallic shade of red used by BMW, characterized by its depth and even pigment distribution. Using the original shade helps minimize tonal differences between the bumper and the flap, which is particularly important for spot repairs. For the best visual effect, it is recommended to verify the vehicle's paint code against the A75 designation to achieve the best possible color match.

Technical characteristics and installation

The flap belongs to the group of body components known as Bumper inserts and covers, meaning it has been designed to work with the factory structure of the BMW rear bumper. Mounting is achieved via dedicated clips and guides within the bumper structure, allowing for installation without interfering with the bodywork. In practice, with an intact bumper, installation comes down to correctly inserting the component into the opening and snapping it into the designated mounting points.

As a used part, the flap is a cost-effective solution compared to new components, while maintaining original geometry and compatibility with the factory bumper. It is a good solution for accident repairs, replacing missing details, or restoring the completeness of the bodywork before selling the vehicle.

Benefits of using an original flap

Using an original towing eye flap for the BMW F30 allows you to:

• maintain a consistent look for the rear of the vehicle without visible gaps in the bumper,
• protect the towing eye opening from dirt and weather conditions,
• ensure compatibility with the factory bumper design and mounting points,
• reduce the scope of paint work thanks to the pre-matched metallic color.

For users who care about the visual condition of their vehicle and for body repair shops, this is a practical component that allows for the quick restoration of a complete rear bumper look.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the bumper area in your BMW and need other components from the same group, such as covers, inserts, or additional flaps, check out the available parts in the BMW Bumper inserts and covers category.

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