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The BMW X5 X6 E70 E71 Rear Bumper Reinforcement Beam is a structural component of the rear body, responsible for load transfer and bumper stabilization. Its factory-designed geometry ensures correct body line alignment and proper functioning of the rear crumple zone. This solution allows for a technically sound post-accident repair while maintaining the vehicle's original safety characteristics.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 6798714
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 6798714
• Substitutable numbers: 6798714, 303 318 600 012, BG
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Category: Bumpers & Reinforcements

Purpose and Function of the Component

The offered reinforcement beam is designed for installation in the rear body of BMW X5 and X6 models of the E70/E71 generation. As a component from the Bumpers and Reinforcements group, it is responsible for stiffening the structure in the bumper area, proper force distribution during impact, and stable mounting of other rear body zone components.

Its placement in the rear of the vehicle aids in maintaining correct body geometry after repair, which is important for both safety and proper alignment of the outer panels and bumper-mounted components.

Benefits of Using an Original Reinforcement

The bumper reinforcement beam designed for BMW ensures:

• Factory fit to the mounting points in the body, without the need for modifications.
• Correct load transfer in the rear crumple zone, in line with the manufacturer's design specifications.
• Stable support for the rear bumper and its associated components.
• The ability to restore the original body line after a collision or replacement of damaged parts.

As a part sourced from BMW dismantling, the reinforcement retains the characteristics of an OEM component, facilitating installation and reducing the risk of body geometry issues compared to aftermarket alternatives of uncertain specifications.

Condition, Installation, and Service Application

The component is offered in used condition, allowing for an economical yet technically correct repair of the rear body section. The beam is designed for installation at the factory mounting points in the rear of the vehicle, using standard service procedures for replacing structural components in the bumper area.

In workshop practice, this type of reinforcement is used for:

• post-accident repairs of the rear body,
• replacement of deformed components after a parking collision or rear-end impact,
• restoring correct alignment of the bumper and rear panel.

Application in Post-Accident Repairs and Parts Selection

Selecting the correct bumper beam reinforcement is crucial for maintaining safety parameters and the proper functioning of crumple zones. For BMW X5 and X6 E70/E71 generations, using a component from the same model group helps reduce fitting time in the workshop and simplifies quality control of the performed repair.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the bumper zone in your BMW and need other parts from the same group, such as rear reinforcement beams, cross braces, or bumper brackets, check the available parts in the BMW Bumpers and Reinforcements category.

If you wish to expand your knowledge on safe and cost-effective body repairs using dismantled parts, refer to the article Body and Chassis – Post-Accident Repairs Using Dismantled Parts, which discusses practical procedures, selection of used OEM parts, and examples of their application in real repairs.