BMW X5 E70 Flap Towing Eye Rear Bumper Cover Black Sapphire Metallic - 475

Visual condition of the part 

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos. 

BMW X5 E70 Flap Towing Eye Rear Bumper Cover Black Sapphire Metallic - 475 is an original body component from the Bumper inserts and covers group, designed for installation in the rear of the vehicle. The cover allows for an aesthetic closure of the towing eye opening, restoring the cohesive look of the bumper and maintaining the factory body line. The paint in the Black Sapphire Metallic - 475 shade allows for a perfect match with the factory BMW paint finish.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7227780-BS
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7227780
• Substitutable numbers: 7227780, 51127227780
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Color: Black Sapphire Metallic - 475
• Category: Bumper Inserts & Covers

Purpose and function of the component

The rear bumper towing eye cover has been designed specifically for the BMW E87 series, ensuring a proper fit to the bumper shape and stable seating in the mounting socket. The component serves both protective and aesthetic functions – it covers the towing eye opening, limits the ingress of dirt, and helps maintain an orderly appearance of the rear of the vehicle.

Its location at the rear of the vehicle makes it susceptible to road conditions, which is why using an original cover is beneficial in terms of durability and compatibility with other bumper components.

Color and paint matching

The finish in Black Sapphire Metallic - 475 corresponds to the popular BMW paint palette, which makes it easy to maintain visual consistency of the bodywork without the need for additional color matching. The metallic structure of the paint blends well with the factory finish, ensuring that the cover does not stand out from the rest of the bumper surface after installation.

In the case of post-accident repairs or local body and paint work, using a component in the correct color shortens the vehicle preparation process and limits the scope of additional painting work.

Installation characteristics

The cover is intended for installation in the rear part of the bumper, in the place of the factory towing eye opening. The design of the component allows for seating in the original mounting points, which facilitates quick installation and stable retention during operation. Thanks to the preservation of factory dimensions and geometry, there is no need for bumper modification or additional alterations.

The component from the Bumper inserts and covers category is particularly useful when restoring the vehicle to its state before the towing hook was removed or after replacing the bumper, when it is required to re-close the mounting opening.

Condition and origin

The offered cover is a BMW part in used condition, which allows for an economical restoration of the bumper's completeness while maintaining the manufacturer's original specifications. Choosing an original component from dismantling is beneficial wherever dimensional compliance, proper fit, and maintaining the factory look of the rear bodywork are important.

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Complementary BMW body components

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