BMW E81 E87 LCI Flap Towing Eye Rear Bumper Patagoniagruen Green A71 7166598

Visual condition of the part 

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos. 

BMW E81 E87 LCI Flap Towing Eye Rear Bumper Patagoniagruen is an original body component from the Bumper inserts and covers group, designed for the rear bumper. The paint in the Patagoniagruen Metallic - A71 shade allows for an aesthetic match to the factory body color, which reduces the need for additional paint work.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 0036377-PTG
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 0036377
• Substitutable numbers: 51120036377, 0036377, 7166598, 51127166598
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Color: Patagoniagruen Metallic - A71
• Category: Bumper Inserts & Covers

Purpose and function of the component

The rear bumper towing eye flap in the BMW 1 Series E87 is responsible for covering the towing attachment point at the rear of the vehicle. This component:

• closes the technical opening in the bumper, improving the visual consistency of the vehicle's rear,
• protects the towing eye socket from dirt and moisture,
• prevents contaminants from entering the interior of the bumper structure.

Thanks to the proper fit to the bumper line, the flap restores the factory look of the rear of the car after damage or loss of the original part.

Color and paint matching

The presented flap is finished in Patagoniagruen Metallic - A71, characteristic of selected BMW paint configurations. This means that for a vehicle with the same paint code, it is possible to maintain color consistency without the need for full painting of the component.

In the case of post-accident repairs or spot body corrections, the use of a factory-painted flap reduces the time and cost of preparing the car, while at the same time allowing for a uniform shade within the rear bumper area.

Mounting characteristics

The rear towing eye flap is designed as a component dedicated to the specific BMW E87 model, which translates into:

• precise fit with the factory bumper,
• maintenance of the correct geometry of edges and gaps,
• installation in the place provided by the manufacturer without interfering with the bumper structure.

Proper dimensional and shape matching allows for quick restoration of the completeness of the rear bumper after replacing the component, without the need for body modifications.

Condition and service application

The component comes from disassembly, which makes it a cost-effective solution while maintaining the original manufacturer's specification. This type of part will work well both for standard maintenance repairs and for body reconstruction after minor parking damage.

The flap is particularly useful in situations where the existing component has been lost during towing or damaged as a result of contact with an obstacle, and the user wants to restore the full functionality and aesthetics of the rear bumper.

Compatibility within the parts group

The flap belongs to the group of body components responsible for finishing and protecting the rear bumper. In practice, it is often replaced in parallel with other components from this zone, such as various types of covers, inserts, or grilles, to achieve a consistent visual effect after repair.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the rear bumper zone in your BMW and need other components from the same group, such as covers, inserts, or grilles, check the available parts in the BMW bumper inserts and covers category.

Additional technical support

For larger service works, also involving the drivetrain or vehicle towing, it may be helpful to deepen your knowledge on the selection of mechanical components. For this purpose, it is worth reading the guide material: Clutch and dual-mass flywheel – diagnostics and selection of parts for the drivetrain, which facilitates the planning of broader service work on the vehicle.