BMW E46 Saloon Rear Bumper Trim Panel Orientblau Blue Metallic - 317

Visual condition of the part

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

BMW E46 Sedan Rear Bumper Orientblau Metallic Blue - 317 is an original body part from the Bumpers and Reinforcements category, designed for installation on the rear of the vehicle. This is a used, factory BMW bumper that helps maintain the correct body geometry and a consistent car appearance. Thanks to its precise fit, it serves as a solid base for post-accident repairs or aesthetic refresh of the car.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 9071070-OB
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 9071070
• Substitutable numbers: 51129071070, 9071070
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Color: Obsidian Black Metallic - 197
• Category: Bumpers & Reinforcements

Purpose and Fitment for BMW E46 Sedan

The presented rear bumper has been specifically designed for the BMW 3 Series E46 generation sedan, ensuring correct body lines, proper mounting points, and compatibility with factory body elements. Its placement on the rear of the vehicle allows for the restoration of the correct rear end shape after mechanical damage or corrosion.

Thanks to its construction aligned with manufacturer solutions, the bumper works with original reinforcements, brackets, and mounting hardware, which facilitates bodywork and painting and reduces the need for additional modifications.

Color and Preparation for Painting

The part is finished in the shade of Obsidian Black Metallic - 197, allowing for its assessment regarding potential repainting or matching to the current body color. In case of a full body renovation, the bumper can serve as a good base for preparation under a new paint coat, while maintaining the factory surface structure.

The metallic finish promotes even paint distribution during repainting, and the original contours and edges make it easier for the painter to maintain the correct light line at the junction with the fenders and the trunk lid.

Construction Characteristics and Installation

The bumper belongs to the Bumpers and Reinforcements group, meaning its construction is adapted to work with the factory reinforcement and mounting points on the BMW body. This allows for:

• recreating the correct lines of the rear body section,
• ensuring stable mounting of the part on brackets,
• maintaining compatibility with factory covers and trim strips.

The used nature of the part allows for economical vehicle repair while preserving the original geometry and installation technology intended by BMW.

Condition and Service Application

As a used part, the bumper is primarily intended for service applications where compliance with factory specifications and the ability to match the existing body structure are important. This type of part works well for:

• post-accident repairs of the rear of the vehicle,
• restoring the original appearance of the BMW E46 Sedan,
• restoration projects where stylistic consistency with other body elements is important.

Thanks to the preservation of the original shape and mounting points, installation can be carried out using standard workshop technology, without the need for body structure modifications.

Related BMW Body Parts

If you are planning a comprehensive repair of the rear body section or want to select other parts that fit this model, it is worth considering additional components from the same brand – to facilitate the selection of compatible body parts and reinforcements, check the available parts in the BMW Bumpers and Reinforcements category.

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