BMW F10 LCI F11 Parking Distance PDC Sensor Sophisto Sophistograu A90 9270497

BMW F10 LCI F11 Parking Distance PDC Sensor Sophisto Sophistograu A90 is an original component from the Parking sensors category, designed for factory PDC systems in facelifted BMW 5 Series models. Finished in Sophistograu Grey Metallic A90, it allows for an aesthetic and technically correct replacement of a damaged sensor without compromising on visual or functional fitment.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 9270497-SOP
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 9270497
• Substitutable numbers: 9233044, 66209233044, 9270497, 9233036
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Rear
• Part type: Sensor
• Color: Sophistograu Grey Metallic - A90
• Category: Parking Sensors

Purpose and function in the vehicle

The presented parking sensor is dedicated to working with the factory BMW parking assistance system, installed in both the front and rear bumpers. It is responsible for precise distance measurement from obstacles and transmitting signals to the control unit, which translates into clear acoustic and visual alerts in the cabin.

Thanks to the use of original housing geometry and the correct connector type, this component works with the vehicle's wiring without the need for modifications, maintaining stable readings and proper operation of the entire PDC system.

Sophistograu Grey Metallic A90 color – visual matching

The Sophistograu Grey Metallic A90 finish allows for seamless integration of the sensor into the bumper paint, avoiding the "mismatched part" effect. This is particularly important for premium vehicles, where not only system efficiency but also exterior aesthetics matter.

Factory painting in this color reduces the need for additional painting and facilitates a quick replacement of a damaged sensor, which shortens the vehicle's downtime at the service center.

Technical characteristics and installation

The sensor is designed to work with both the front and rear parking zones in the facelifted BMW 5 Series F10/F11 generation. The housing design allows for installation in the original bumper sockets while maintaining the correct operating angle relative to the surface.

As a part from the Parking sensors category, this component:

• ensures compatibility with factory wiring and the PDC control unit,
• maintains the correct measurement characteristics for the BMW system,
• allows for diagnostics using standard BMW service tools.

Used condition – practical benefits

The offered item is in used condition, which provides a reasonable compromise between repair costs and maintaining original OEM quality. Choosing this solution allows for an economical replacement of a single sensor while maintaining the consistency of the PDC system in the vehicle.

A used parking sensor is a good solution in situations where only one element has been damaged, while the other components of the system are working correctly and do not require intervention.

Expanding the PDC system in your BMW

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the parking zone in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as additional sensors, mounting hardware, or dedicated wiring harnesses, check out the available parts in the BMW parking sensors category.

To better assess when choosing a used PDC sensor is justified and how to safely select electronics for a specific car configuration, it is worth reading our guide: A second life for electronics – when is it worth choosing used engine controllers, comfort modules, and parking sensors?