BMW 5 Series E60 E61 Fuel Cover Fill In Flap Spacegrau Space Grey Metallic

BMW 5 Series E60/E61 Fuel Filler Flap in Spacegrau Metallic A52 is an original body part from the Fuel Filler Covers and Accessories group, designed for factory installation in E60 and E61 5 Series models. This used OEM part ensures proper fitment with the body, maintains body lines, and ensures color consistency with the Space Grey Metallic paint.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7034281-SCG1
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7034281
• Substitutable numbers: 51177034281, 7034281
• Color: Spacegrau Metallic - A52
• Category: Fuel Flaps & Components

Purpose and Technical Function

This fuel filler flap is specifically designed for the BMW 5 Series E60/E61 generation, ensuring factory geometry, correct hinge operation, and proper fit against the fender. The part is responsible for the mechanical protection of the fuel filler neck, shielding the cap from dirt, and maintaining an aesthetically pleasing, continuous side body line.

The original design ensures compatibility with the standard opening and closing mechanism, as well as the factory fuel filler neck housing, which simplifies installation and minimizes the risk of leaks or improper closing.

Color and Paint Matching

The flap is finished in the factory color Spacegrau Metallic – A52, widely used across the BMW 5 Series E60/E61 range. This allows the part to maintain visual consistency with the bodywork without the need for additional painting, or it can be limited to minor touch-ups to match the car's specific paint condition.

The metallic paint finish provides a characteristic, elegant shade of grey that complements the BMW's body lines and emphasizes its understated, classic character. For many users, this is a practical solution when replacing a damaged flap due to an accident or corrosion.

Condition and Benefits of Choosing a Used Part

The part is offered as a used OEM part, meaning it retains original manufacturing quality and fitment while reducing repair costs compared to a new component. A used fuel filler flap is a sensible choice for post-accident repairs, bodywork restoration, or returning the car to a factory-like condition.

Choosing an original, used flap instead of an aftermarket replacement avoids issues with geometry, paint shade differences, or improper operation of the opening mechanism, which is important for both the aesthetics and daily functionality of the vehicle.

Application in Fuel System and Bodywork

The fuel filler flap, although a bodywork component, directly interacts with the fuel system by protecting the filler area from water, road salt, and contaminants. A correctly selected and installed flap reduces the risk of dirt entering the area around the cap, which is important for the long-term, trouble-free operation of the fuel tank.

For users who want to better understand the relationship between bodywork components and the fuel supply system, an article describing the diagnostics and operation of the entire system will be useful – find more information in the material about the construction and maintenance of the fuel system, injectors, pumps, and fuel tank.

Fitment for Project and Visual Tuning

Replacing the fuel filler flap with an original part in Spacegrau Metallic can also be part of a broader project to refresh or visually modify a BMW 5 Series. For those planning a wider range of changes using aftermarket components, a guide on selecting used parts may be helpful – find more inspiration in the article dedicated to the best used parts for car tuning.

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 Covers and Accessories category.