BMW F30 Rear Bumper Flap Towing Hook Eye Cover Trim Glacier Silver - A83 7301464

The BMW F30 Rear Towing Hook Cover for Bumper in Glacier Silber Metallic A83 is an original body part from the Bumper Inserts and Covers group, designed for installation on the rear of the vehicle. This precisely fitted towing socket cover restores the bumper's cohesive appearance, maintaining the factory body line and an aesthetic finish in Glacier Silber Metallic.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 2240007-GSB
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 2240007
• Substitutable numbers: 51122240007, 2240007, 7301464
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Color: Glacier Silber Metallic - A83
• Category: Bumper Inserts & Covers

Purpose and Function of the Part

The presented towing hook cover is dedicated to the rear bumper of the BMW F30 series. Its purpose is to cover the towing opening, in order to:

• maintain the cohesive, factory look of the rear bumper,
• limit the ingress of dirt into the towing socket,
• preserve the continuity of the painted surface in the rear body area.

Thanks to the use of original mounting geometry, the part ensures proper fitment with the factory bumper, without the need for modifications or adjustments.

Glacier Silber Metallic A83 Paint Color and Matching

The cover is finished in the Glacier Silber Metallic A83 color, characteristic of many BMW F30 models. Using the correct paint shade:

• facilitates visual matching with the existing bumper,
• allows for limiting or completely skipping additional painting if the coating condition is similar to the body parts,
• ensures consistency of the metallic paint structure with the rest of the car body.

This solution is particularly beneficial for accident repairs and for completing missing body details, where both aesthetics and color matching are important.

Mounting and Usage Characteristics

The rear towing hook cover has been designed as a part to be mounted directly into the factory bumper socket. Appropriately shaped clips and guides allow for:

• stable seating in the bumper opening,
• repeated removal and reinstallation if the towing point needs to be used,
• maintaining the correct edge geometry relative to the bumper surface.

This solution allows for convenient operation of the towing point while maintaining the aesthetic appearance of the rear of the vehicle in everyday use.

Condition of the Part and Benefits of Using an Original Part

The offered cover is a used part, which in practice means an attractive compromise between cost and maintaining the original manufacturer's specifications. Choosing an original BMW component from the Bumper Inserts and Covers group allows for:

• maintaining the factory fit of the bumper and adjacent elements,
• preserving material and structural compatibility with other body parts,
• limiting the risk of assembly problems typical for aftermarket parts with universal geometry.

This solution is particularly recommended for repairs where both the correct function of the towing socket cover and the preservation of the vehicle's original appearance are important.

Expanding Bumper Repairs on BMW

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the rear bumper area on your BMW and need other parts from the same group, such as covers, inserts, or additional trim strips, check the available parts in the BMW Bumper Inserts and Covers category.

For drivers interested in a broader approach to used components and optimizing operating costs, it is worth familiarizing yourself with practical tips on selecting parts from the secondary market – more information can be found in the article Used Car Parts for Mini Cooper – A Way to Style and Save.