BMW F30 Rear Bumper Flap Towing Hook Eye Cover Trim Mineral White A96 7301464

The BMW F30 Rear Bumper Tow Hook Cover Plug in Mineral White Metallic A96 is an original body part from the Bumpers and Reinforcements group, designed for installation on the rear of the vehicle. Precise fit to the bumper line and factory paint shade ensure a cohesive body appearance after repairing or replacing a damaged part. This is a practical solution when you care about the aesthetic finish of the car's rear area while maintaining compliance with BMW's factory specifications.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 2240007-MW
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 2240007
• Substitutable numbers: 51122240007, 2240007, 7301464
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Color: Mineral White Metallic - A96
• Category: Bumpers & Reinforcements

Purpose and Function of the Part

The presented cover plug is intended for installation in the rear body section of the BMW F30, in the access area for the tow hook. Its purpose is to cover the service opening in the bumper, in order to:

• maintain a cohesive appearance of the bumper surface,
• limit the ingress of dirt into the structure's interior,
• preserve the correct aerodynamics of the vehicle's rear,
• allow for quick removal in case the tow hook needs to be used.

Thanks to its factory shape and mounting points, the part works with the original bumper, without the need for modifications or adjustments.

Color and Paint Matching

The cover plug is finished in Mineral White Metallic – A96, characteristic of BMW's paint palette. This means that with the correctly selected vehicle model and year, you maintain a uniform shade of the rear bumper, without visible color differences between the part and the rest of the body. The metallic paint structure ensures consistent light reflection, which is important both in daylight and artificial light.

Mounting Characteristics

The tow hook cover plug has been designed as a part to be installed directly into the bumper's factory socket. The design includes:

• a dedicated shape adapted to the profile of the BMW F30 bumper,
• integrated clips for stable seating,
• easy removal in case the tow hook needs to be connected.

This solution allows for efficient replacement of a damaged or lost cover plug without interfering with the bumper structure and without using non-factory modifications.

Condition and Practical Application

The part comes from secondary circulation, making it a sensible choice for post-accident repairs, completing missing details, or restoring the completeness of the rear bumper. Compared to aftermarket alternatives, the original cover plug ensures proper alignment with the body line and compliance with the factory color, which is important both aesthetically and functionally.

Complementary BMW Body Parts

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

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