BMW E81 E87 LCI Rubbing Strip Rear Bumper Black Deep Sea Blue - A76

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

BMW E81 E87 LCI Rubbing Strip Rear Bumper Black Deep Sea Blue is an original body component from the Bumpers and reinforcements category, designed for installation in the rear section of the vehicle. It provides an aesthetic finish to the bumper edge while serving as practical protection against minor operational damage. As a used OEM part, it allows you to maintain a consistent body appearance and proper fitment to the body lines of the BMW 1 Series LCI.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 0035912-DSB
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 0035912
• Substitutable numbers: 51110035912, 0035912, 51127182373, 7182373
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Color: Tiefseeblau Metallic - A76
• Category: Bumpers & Reinforcements

Purpose and function of the component

The described strip is dedicated to the rear bumper of BMW E81 and E87 LCI (facelift) models, where it acts as an exterior trim and bumper edge protector. Its placement in the rear of the vehicle makes this element both visually and functionally significant – it reduces the risk of scratches in the area most exposed to contact with luggage or minor obstacles.

Thanks to its factory geometry, the strip maintains proper alignment with the original bumper, which facilitates installation and helps avoid issues typical of aftermarket replacements with poorer dimensional tolerances.

Color and paint matching

The component is finished in Deep Sea Blue Metallic A76, characteristic of the BMW paint palette. Using the original shade makes it easier to maintain visual consistency of the bodywork, especially for vehicles that were originally produced in this color. In many cases, this allows for reducing or completely eliminating additional paint work, which shortens repair time and lowers costs.

The metallic paint structure ensures appropriate color depth and proper light reflection, allowing the strip to blend harmoniously with the remaining body panels.

Installation characteristics

As a component from the Bumpers and reinforcements category, the strip has been designed for installation at the factory mounting points of the BMW 1 Series rear bumper. This means that with the correct selection for the body version, installation is possible without interfering with the bumper structure, while maintaining the original lines and gaps between elements.

Precise fitment to the specific generation and body version minimizes the risk of material stress and gaps that could occur when using non-original solutions.

Condition and benefits of using a used part

The strip comes from disassembly and is offered as a used part, which represents a reasonable compromise between repair cost and maintaining original BMW quality. Choosing this solution allows you to:

• maintain the factory fitment of the element to the bumper,
• preserve the original paint color in the specific Deep Sea Blue Metallic A76 shade,
• reduce repair costs compared to new OEM parts.

For users who care about a consistent body appearance and proper fitment of body components, using an original strip from disassembly is a technically sound alternative to new components.

Expanding rear body zone repairs

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

If you are considering a wider use of parts from disassembly in your premium car and want to better understand the advantages of such solutions in terms of service costs and quality, it is worth reading the article: Used parts for Mercedes – original parts from disassembly.