Fuel Flap BMW Z4 E85 E86 Filler Fill In Flap Cover Silbergrau Silver Grey A08

The BMW Z4 E85/E86 Fuel Filler Flap in Silbergrau Metallic A08 is an original body part designed for the rear of the vehicle. It ensures a consistent paint finish, proper coverage of the fuel filler neck, and an aesthetic match to the body lines. As part of the Fuel Filler Flaps and Accessories group, it allows for professional replacement of a damaged part without altering the vehicle's structure.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7012740-SBG
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7012740
• Substitutable numbers: 51177012740, 7012740, EM
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Color: Silbergrau Metallic - A08
• Category: Fuel Flaps & Components

Purpose and Fitment for BMW Z4

The offered flap is a factory body part intended for the rear of the BMW Z4 E85/E86 generation. Its design preserves the correct geometry of the flap, ensures proper adhesion to the fender panel, and maintains compatibility with the standard fuel filler opening mechanism. This makes installation predictable for bodywork specialists or mechanics, without requiring body modifications.

Silbergrau Metallic A08 Color

The flap is finished in Silbergrau Metallic A08, a color characteristic of many BMW Z4 models. This means the shade is consistent with the factory body paint, facilitating visual matching when replacing a damaged flap. In practice, this can limit the scope of painting work, especially when other body panels in the area are in good condition.

Characteristics of a Used Part

This fuel filler flap is a used part, which means its original geometry, factory edges, and proper fitment with the body are preserved. For many BMW Z4 owners, this offers a sensible compromise between repair cost and maintaining the vehicle's original character. A used part from this category allows for a technically correct repair of the fuel filler area while adhering to factory specifications.

Function in the Fuel System and Bodywork

The fuel filler flap performs several important operational functions:

• Protects the fuel filler cap from external contaminants,
• Visually stabilizes the side body line at the rear of the vehicle,
• Works with the opening mechanism, providing convenient access to the filler neck,
• Limits the direct impact of atmospheric conditions on the filler area.

By retaining its factory shape and dimensions, this part helps restore the correct appearance and functionality of the rear bodywork after mechanical damage or corrosion.

Technical Support and Parts Selection

For components related to the fuel system, such as filler flaps, caps, or tank accessories, it is important to ensure correct selection based on manufacturer markings and compatibility with the specific vehicle version. For users who wish to better understand the construction and operation of the fuel system, the guide article Fuel System – Injectors, Pumps, and Fuel Tank: Maintenance and Repair, which discusses diagnostics, component selection, and proper operating principles, will be helpful.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the fuel filler area on your BMW and need other parts from the same group, such as additional flaps, covers, or mounting accessories, check the available parts in the BMW Fuel Filler Flaps and Accessories category.

If you are considering using used body parts and want to verify popular opinions about them, the guide Used Car Parts: Myths and Facts You Need to Know, which explains the practical aspects of choosing such components in terms of quality and cost-effectiveness of repairs, may be helpful.