BMW E87 Fuel Filler Flap Fill In Cover Havanna Metallic - A17 7060691

BMW E87 Fuel Filler Flap Fill In Cover Havanna Metallic is an original body component from the Fuel filler flaps and accessories group, designed for the 1 Series E87 models. The Havanna Metallic A17 paint finish ensures color consistency of the bodywork, which is particularly important for post-accident repairs or spot bodywork restoration.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7060691-HAV
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7060691
• Substitutable numbers: 51177060691, 7060691
• Color: Havanna Metallic - A17
• Category: Fuel Flaps & Components

Technical characteristics of the BMW E87 fuel filler flap

The presented fuel filler flap is designed as a factory component for the BMW 1 Series E87, ensuring a proper fit to the body lines and correct operation with the fuel filler opening and closing mechanism. The construction meets the manufacturer's standards regarding geometry, mounts, and rigidity, which facilitates installation in place of a damaged part. The Havanna Metallic – A17 color is a distinctive metallic shade used in the original BMW palette, allowing for minimal painting requirements, provided that the other body elements retain the factory paint in the same code.

Function and application in the fuel system

The fuel filler flap plays an important protective role within the fuel system – it secures the cap and the filler neck against contaminants, moisture, and mechanical damage. A properly selected component helps maintain:

• proper coverage of the fuel filler area against dirt and road salt,
• an aesthetic appearance of the side body section,
• stable mounting relative to the wheel arch and the filler cover. Thanks to the preservation of factory geometry, the flap works with the original hinge and opening mechanism, which is important for both daily operation and the sealing of the fuel filler area.

Havanna Metallic A17 color – visual matching

The Havanna Metallic A17 shade was developed by BMW as an elegant, metallic body color, often found in 1 Series units with more extensive equipment configurations. Using a flap in the same paint code allows you to:

• maintain color consistency without the need for full painting of the element,
• minimize shade differences compared to the factory paint,
• restore the aesthetics of the side body section after damage or corrosion of the previous flap. In the case of professional body and paint repairs, using a component in the correct color shortens preparation time and limits the scope of paint work to potential shade matching.

Selection, installation, and compliance with BMW markings

The element comes from the line of original BMW parts, which facilitates identification by manufacturer markings and compliance with service documentation. When selecting a flap for a specific E87 unit, it is worth verifying:

• body generation compatibility (1 Series E87),
• body paint code,
• type of fuel filler opening mechanism used. This approach reduces the risk of mismatch and allows for efficient installation in place of a damaged element, without the need for mounting modifications or bodywork corrections.

Technical support and additional materials

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the fuel filler area in your BMW and need broader knowledge about fuel system operation, diagnostics, and component selection by manufacturer markings, it is worth checking the guide Fuel system – injectors, pumps, and fuel tank: maintenance and regeneration, where you will find practical tips regarding operation and parts selection. 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 the available parts in the BMW fuel filler flaps and accessories category.