BMW 1 Series E81 Fuel Filler Flap Fill In Flap Cover Alpinweiss Alpine White

The BMW E81 Fuel Filler Flap Alpine White is an original fuel filler cover from the BMW range, designed for the E81 series body. The element in Alpinweiss 3 - 300 color allows for an aesthetic and technically correct replacement of a damaged flap, maintaining paint consistency and factory fit with the bodywork.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7172083-AW
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7172083
• Substitutable numbers: 51177172083, 7172083, 51117154719, 7154719
• Color: Alpinweiss 3 - 300
• Category: Fuel Flaps & Components

Intended Use and Fitment for BMW E81

The presented fuel filler flap has been specifically designed for the compact BMW 1 Series E81 model. As an element from the Fuel Filler Covers and Accessories category, it ensures proper protection of the filler neck while maintaining the body line consistent with the manufacturer's design.

The original design guarantees:

• correct fit to the fender contours,
• compatibility with the factory opening mechanism,
• maintenance of fuel filler area sealing.

Color and Paint Finish

The flap is finished in Alpinweiss 3 - 300, characteristic of light BMW paints. This allows for visual consistency of the bodywork when replacing the element, without the need for other shades of white, thus reducing the risk of tonal differences on the car body.

Choosing the correct color is important not only for aesthetics but also affects the vehicle's value and the quality of any body and paint repairs.

Component Characteristics and Service Application

As a part from the BMW offering, the fuel filler flap maintains factory material and geometric parameters. This solution is particularly beneficial for:

• post-accident repairs in the rear fender area,
• mechanical damage to the flap (e.g., torn off, broken hinge),
• restoring the car's original appearance after unprofessional modifications.

The element from the fuel filler cover category works with the factory lock and opening mechanism, which facilitates installation and reduces the need for additional modifications.

Condition and Benefits of Choosing a Used Part

The part is offered as used, allowing for economical repair while maintaining the original origin of the component. In practice, this means the possibility of matching an element with a similar degree of wear to the rest of the bodywork, which can be advantageous for cars several years old and older.

Choosing an original, used BMW fuel filler flap is a solution that combines:

• factory fit and compatibility,
• maintenance of the correct paint color,
• a rational repair cost compared to new parts.

BMW Fuel Filler Covers – Selection and Technical Knowledge

If you need other elements from the Fuel Filler Covers and Accessories category dedicated to this brand, check out the BMW fuel filler covers and accessories available in our assortment to select components compatible with your model's construction.

When working on the refueling area, it is also important to ensure the correct condition of the entire fuel system. Detailed information on diagnostics, selecting parts by OEM numbers, and operation can be found in the article Fuel System – Injectors, Pumps, and Fuel Tank: Maintenance and Repair, which practically discusses issues related to the fuel system and its servicing.