BMW E63 E64 Fuel Filler Flap Cover Silbergrau Le Mans Blau - 381 7011342

BMW E63 E64 Fuel Filler Flap Cover Silbergrau Le Mans Blau is an original body component from the Fuel filler flaps and accessories group, designed for the BMW 6 Series E63/E64 models. The Le Mans Blau Metallic paint finish ensures visual consistency with the factory bodywork and allows for an aesthetic, technically correct replacement of a damaged flap.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7011342-LMB
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7011342
• Substitutable numbers: 7011342, 51177011342
• Color: Le Mans Blau Metallic - 381
• Category: Fuel Flaps & Components

Purpose and function of the fuel filler flap

The fuel filler flap in the BMW E63/E64 is responsible for protecting the fuel filler neck from dirt, moisture, and mechanical damage. A correctly selected component from this group ensures:

• maintaining the seal of the fuel filler area,
• protection against corrosion around the filler housing,
• stable mounting in the factory body points.

The original design of the flap is matched to the body lines of the BMW 6 Series, ensuring proper geometry and even gaps relative to the fender after installation.

Color and matching of Le Mans Blau Metallic paint

The presented flap is finished in Le Mans Blau Metallic, characteristic of BMW's sporty configurations. Using the factory shade allows you to reduce or completely eliminate the need for repainting, provided that the other body elements are in the same color and in a similar visual condition.

For users who care about the stylistic consistency of the bodywork, this means:

• easier restoration of a uniform paint surface in the fuel filler area,
• no need for "eye-balling" the color match,
• preserving the characteristic, dynamic look of the Le Mans Blau version.

Characteristics of the original BMW part

The fuel filler flap from this offer comes from the BMW line, which means compliance with factory dimensional and assembly standards. The component has been designed to work with the standard opening and closing mechanism in E63/E64 models, without the need for modifications or adjustments to the mounts.

As a part from the Fuel filler flaps and accessories group, the flap is structurally prepared to work in demanding operating conditions – in an area exposed to temperature changes, fuel, car washes, and atmospheric factors.

Used condition and benefits of choosing OE parts

The offered item is in used condition, which in practice means a real compromise between the cost of repair and maintaining original OE quality. Compared to low-budget replacements, the original BMW flap ensures:

• factory fitment with the bodywork,
• compliance with the 6 Series design line,
• preservation of proper geometry and hinge operation.

For many BMW E63/E64 users, choosing a used OE part is a reasonable solution for accident repairs or minor bodywork restoration.

Technical support and selection by part numbers

Selecting a fuel filler flap for a specific version of the BMW 6 Series should be based on catalog data and part numbers to avoid compatibility issues. In case of doubt, it is helpful to compare the mounting structure, shape, and color with the component installed in the vehicle.

If you want to better understand the role of the refueling zone in the entire engine fuel system, diagnostics, and component selection by catalog numbers, the following article will be useful: Fuel system – injectors, pumps, and fuel tank: maintenance and regeneration.

Repair expansion and other elements of this group

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

More practical information on how to consciously use original, used components in cars of this brand can be found in the guide: BMW – sports performance and precision. How do original used parts extend the life of the Bavarian icon?.