BMW E87 Rear Bumper Trim Strip Moulding Guard Sparkling Graphite - A22

BMW E87 Rear Bumper Trim Sparkling Graphite A22 is an original body part from the Bumpers and Reinforcements category, designed for installation on the rear of the vehicle. This precisely fitted trim in Sparkling Graphite Metallic A22 allows for an aesthetic and technically correct body repair, maintaining a consistent paint appearance and the bumper's factory lines.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 0032632-SG
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 0032632
• Substitutable numbers: 51120032632, 0032632, BG
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Color: Sparkling Graphite Metallic - A22
• Category: Bumpers & Reinforcements

Bumper Trim Purpose and Function

The rear bumper trim on the BMW E87 plays an important role both visually and functionally. It is responsible for the aesthetic finishing of the bumper's lower edge, masks structural components, and helps maintain the correct body panel geometry. Thanks to its factory profile, the part integrates well with the original mountings and bumper shape, facilitating installation and subsequent gap alignment.

The Sparkling Graphite Metallic A22 color is a distinctive metallic shade used by BMW, allowing for seamless matching with the body paint without the need for vehicle styling modifications. For many users, this is a practical solution for accident repairs or refreshing the car's appearance.

Paint Color and Matching

Selecting a trim in the correct color is important not only for aesthetics but also for servicing. Using a part in the Sparkling Graphite Metallic A22 shade minimizes the need for additional painting, provided the other body parts are in the same paint code. In practice, this translates to:

• a consistent appearance of the rear bodywork after repair,
• easier visual matching with other panels,
• a reduced scope of painting work when replacing the trim.

Its rear placement on the vehicle makes the part highly visible, so proper color and shape matching is crucial for maintaining the original character of the BMW E87.

Characteristics of a Used Part

This bumper trim is a used part, meaning it has been dismantled but is still functional for installation. For many BMW owners, choosing such a solution is a sensible compromise between cost and maintaining the vehicle's original specifications. A used part from the Bumpers and Reinforcements category allows for:

• maintaining the factory origin of the part,
• ensuring compatibility with original mounting points,
• reducing repair costs compared to new aftermarket parts.

Before installation, a standard inspection of the surface and mountings is recommended to determine the scope of any preparatory work required for the specific vehicle instance.

Benefits of Using an Original BMW Trim

Using an original rear bumper trim for the BMW E87 offers several practical service and user benefits:

• factory fit to the bumper shape and body lines,
• compatibility with the rear vehicle structure,
• maintaining a consistent vehicle appearance after repair.

For body and paint shops, as well as DIY car owners, this is a solution that simplifies maintaining the original finish standard without requiring bumper structure modifications.

Additional Information and Related Products

If you are planning a comprehensive repair of the rear bodywork on your BMW and also need other parts from the bumper protection and construction category, check out the available parts in the BMW Bumpers and Reinforcements category.

When choosing dismantled body parts, it's worth considering when a used part is a better solution than a refurbished one – the article: Refurbished or Used Original – Which Part to Choose for Repair?, which discusses the practical differences between these solutions with examples of popular components, may be helpful.