BMW F20 F21 Bumper Front Trim Panel Cover Black Sapphire Metallic - 475

Visual condition of the part

Possible scratches and paint chips – condition as shown in the product photos.

BMW F20 F21 Front Bumper Black Sapphire Metallic - 475 is an original body part from the Bumpers and Reinforcements category, designed for installation on the front of the vehicle. Finished in the elegant Black Sapphire Metallic - 475 color, it helps maintain a consistent, factory look for the body and proper aerodynamic parameters.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 0038868-BS1
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 0038868
• Substitutable numbers: 51110038868, 0038868
• Weight: 150
• Location on the vehicle: Front
• Color: Black Sapphire Metallic - 475
• Category: Bumpers & Reinforcements

Purpose and Fitment for BMW F20 / F21

The presented bumper has been specifically designed for the BMW F20 and F21 series, ensuring a proper fit with the body lines, mounting points, and factory reinforcements. Its placement on the vehicle is the front, making it responsible for protecting the front of the car as well as correctly directing airflow within the engine bay and undercarriage.

As part of the Bumpers and Reinforcements group, the product works with factory beams, brackets, and mounting hardware intended for this BMW generation, which simplifies servicing and reduces the need for modifications.

Black Sapphire Metallic - 475 Color and Aesthetic Value

The Black Sapphire Metallic - 475 color is a distinctive metallic shade of black used by BMW, appreciated for its understated yet striking appearance. Using the original color allows for:

• maintaining visual consistency of the entire body,
• limiting the scope of potential painting work,
• easier matching to the vehicle's existing paint finish.

This makes the bumper suitable for both accident repairs and replacing worn body parts to refresh the car's appearance.

Technical and Functional Characteristics

The front bumper for BMW F20 F21 is constructed as a body structural element designed to absorb some of the load in minor collisions and properly distribute forces to the reinforcements. The product has a specific weight, chosen to meet manufacturer requirements, which is important for maintaining the factory driving characteristics and suspension performance.

Key functional features include:

• dedicated placement on the vehicle (front),
• compatibility with factory mounting points of the F20/F21 series,
• maintenance of the geometry specified by the vehicle manufacturer.

These properties facilitate efficient installation in a professional body and paint shop or a specialized BMW repair workshop.

Condition, Origin, and Service Application

This part comes from the BMW brand and is a used aftermarket product, making it an attractive solution for repairs where a combination of quality and cost control is important. This type of bumper is suitable for:

• front-end accident repairs,
• restoring the car's factory appearance after mechanical damage,
• restoration projects where maintaining original body parts is crucial.

By retaining its factory construction and dimensions, the bumper can be used as a replacement for a damaged part without interfering with the body's load-bearing structure.

Assistance with Selection and Additional Information

If you have doubts about compatibility with a specific equipment version or model year of the BMW F20/F21 series, it is advisable to verify the manufacturer's markings and vehicle data to select the correct body part. The product has assigned part numbers and interchangeable numbers, which facilitates matching in service catalogs and parts selection systems.

If you are planning a comprehensive front-end repair and also need other body parts from this brand, such as beams, reinforcements, or additional covers, check the available parts in the BMW Bumpers and Reinforcements category.

For drivers considering drivetrain service or replacement of power transmission components alongside body repairs, a practical guide describing common faults and tips for buying used components may be helpful – detailed information can be found in the article Gearbox: Manual, Automatic, or DSG – Common Faults and a Guide to Buying a Used Gearbox.