BMW E60 Fuel Cover Fill In Flap Le Mans Blau Blue Metallic 381

BMW E60 Fuel Cover Fill In Flap Le Mans Blau Blue Metallic is an original body component from the Fuel filler covers and accessories group, designed for the 5 Series E60 models in the distinctive Le Mans Blau Metallic color. This used fuel flap allows for a visually consistent repair of the fuel filler area, maintaining the factory body lines and compatibility with the paint code 381.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7034281-LMB
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7034281
• Substitutable numbers: 51177034281, 7034281, EM
• Color: Le Mans Blau Metallic - 381
• Category: Fuel Flaps & Components

Purpose and fitment for BMW E60

The presented fuel filler flap has been designed specifically for the BMW 5 Series E60, ensuring it maintains the correct geometry, bending radii, and mounting method for the standard hinge mechanism and filler housing. Its original BMW origin ensures precise fitment with the fender panel, which reduces the risk of leaks and uneven gaps between body components.

This part is particularly useful for post-accident repairs, bodywork and paint corrections, or replacing a damaged flap when you want to maintain the vehicle's factory appearance without the need for fitting aftermarket replacements.

Le Mans Blau Metallic color – 381

The flap is factory-painted in the Le Mans Blau Metallic – 381 shade, characteristic of sport-configured BMW E60 units. Using the original color allows for a reduction in paintwork requirements – in many cases, a standard correction and polishing is sufficient instead of a full repaint of the component from scratch.

For users who care about the visual consistency of the bodywork, this means the ability to restore the vehicle's aesthetics while maintaining compatibility with other panels in the same color, which is important both for daily use and for the future resale of the car.

Characteristics of the used component

As a used part, the BMW E60 fuel filler flap is an economical solution compared to new components, while maintaining the original construction and base material. Such elements are frequently chosen in professional body and paint shops, where both the cost of repair and compliance with factory body specifications are important.

A used fuel filler cover allows for the quick restoration of the full functionality of the refueling area – from a technical standpoint, proper closing, stable seating on the hinge, and correct fitment against the fender edge are crucial, which this type of component provides thanks to its standard BMW design.

The role of the fuel filler flap in the fuel system

The fuel filler flap, although a body component, is also important for protecting the fuel system – it secures the cap and filler neck against direct exposure to weather conditions and mechanical contaminants. A properly fitted cover reduces the risk of moisture and dirt entering the area around the cap, which promotes trouble-free operation of the refueling system.

If you want to better understand how the entire fuel delivery system works with body and filler components, it is worth checking out the guide: Fuel system – injectors, pumps, and fuel tank: maintenance and regeneration, which discusses diagnostics, selecting parts by OEM numbers, and principles of proper operation.

Expanding the fuel filler area in BMW

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, shields, or protective accessories, check out the available parts in the BMW Fuel filler covers and accessories category.

Summary

BMW E60 Fuel Cover Fill In Flap Le Mans Blau Blue Metallic is a practical solution for 5 Series owners who want to restore the aesthetics and functionality of the refueling area while maintaining the original body color. A used, original component from the Fuel filler covers and accessories group allows for a technically correct and economical repair, without compromises in terms of fitment to the bodywork.