BMW F10 Flap Towing Eye Rear Bumper Cover Black Sapphire Metallic - 475 7184784

Visual condition of the part 

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos. 

BMW F10 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 part of the vehicle. The cover allows for the aesthetic closing of the towing eye opening, restoring the consistent look of the bumper and maintaining the factory body line of the BMW. The paint in the Black Sapphire Metallic shade ensures color compatibility with the factory finish of the car.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 2182411-BS
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 2182411
• Substitutable numbers: 51112182411, 2182411, 51127184784, 7184784
• 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 BMW F10 series models, taking into account the factory curves and geometry of the bumper. The component is mounted in the rear zone of the body, in the place provided by the manufacturer for access to the towing point. Thanks to this:

• it maintains a consistent, orderly appearance of the rear bumper,
• it limits the accumulation of dirt in the towing eye socket,
• it provides a visual closure of the body line after removing the towing hook.

Color and visual fit

The finish in Black Sapphire Metallic corresponds to the factory BMW paint with code 475, which allows for maintaining a uniform paint surface of the rear bumper. The metallic structure of the paint harmonizes well with other body elements, minimizing visual differences after installing the part.

Installation characteristics

The cover is a structural element from the Bumper inserts and covers group, prepared for installation in the factory mounting point in the rear part of the vehicle. Properly shaped clips and edge profiles allow for stable seating in the bumper without the need for body modifications. Thanks to this, installation comes down to correctly snapping the element into the intended place.

Condition and use in body service

The offered cover is a used part, which makes it a practical choice for post-accident service, spot repairs, or replacing missing bumper elements. This type of component is particularly useful when:

• the original cover has been lost or mechanically damaged,
• it is necessary to restore the completeness of the rear bumper after body and paint repairs,
• you care about maintaining the original BMW look without using universal replacements.

Integration with other BMW body elements

As part of the work on the rear body section, it is worth treating the towing eye cover as an element complementing the entire system of bumper covers and inserts. If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the rear bumper zone in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as additional covers, inserts, or grilles, check the available parts in the BMW Bumper inserts and covers category.

More about used body elements

When selecting used body elements, such as covers, inserts, or other bumper components, it is worth knowing the specifics of installation and the possibilities of paint matching. If you want to learn how to effectively use dismantled parts and what to pay attention to when choosing them, check out the article Replacing body elements with used ones – can dismantled body parts look like new?.