BMW F31 LCI Rear Bumper Towing Hook Eye Cover Trim Glacier Silver - A83 7428436

BMW F31 LCI Rear Bumper Towing Hook Eye Cover Trim Glacier Silver is an original rear bumper towing hook eye cover designed for the facelifted BMW 3 Series F31 models. This component in Glacier Silver Metallic - A83 allows for an aesthetically pleasing and technically correct closure of the towing eye opening, restoring the seamless look of the rear bodywork.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7428436-GSB
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7428436
• Substitutable numbers: 7428436, 51127428436
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Color: Glacier Silber Metallic - A83
• Category: Bumper Inserts & Covers

Purpose and function of the component

The presented cover is part of the Bumper inserts and covers group, mounted in the rear section of the BMW F31 LCI body. Its purpose is to cover the towing eye opening in the rear bumper so as to:

• maintain the factory bumper line and stylistic consistency of the body,
• limit the ingress of dirt into the towing hook socket,
• ensure easy access to the towing point after removing the cover.

Thanks to its precise fit for the LCI version, the component integrates perfectly with the bumper shape and requires no installation modifications.

Color and paint matching

The cover is finished in Glacier Silver Metallic - A83, a color characteristic of many BMW 3 Series F31 vehicles. Using the correct paint shade:

• minimizes visual differences between the bumper and the cover,
• facilitates maintaining a uniform appearance of the vehicle's rear,
• allows for quick replacement of a damaged part without the need for additional painting (provided the car's paint matches the A83 code).

This is a practical solution for post-accident repairs or minor visual corrections of the bumper.

Installation characteristics

The rear bumper towing hook eye cover has been designed as a component dedicated to a specific BMW model, which translates into:

• factory mounting points in the rear bumper,
• stable fit in the socket without any play,
• possibility of repeated removal and installation when using the towing point.

Such a solution is particularly beneficial for users who want to maintain the original look of the car while retaining full access to towing functions.

Condition and use in repairs

The item comes from the secondary market, making it an attractive option for maintenance and post-accident repairs where the priority is combining OEM quality with reasonable costs. The cover will work well both as a replacement for a missing part and when replacing a component showing signs of mechanical or paint damage.

By maintaining the original geometry and color, the product allows for a technically correct restoration of the rear bumper appearance in the BMW F31 LCI, without the need to use universal, poorly fitted solutions.

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

Support for retrofitting and upgrades

Bumper covers and inserts are also often used when retrofitting the car with additional features, such as towing systems or visual modifications to the rear bodywork. If you are considering a broader retrofit for your BMW and want to consciously select used parts from higher equipment versions, it is worth checking out our guide: Retrofitting in VAG and BMW group cars – how to upgrade your car affordably using used parts.