BMW F30 PDC Park Assist Sensor Ultrasonic San Marino Blue - B51 9865173

BMW F30 PDC Park Assist Sensor Ultrasonic San Marino Blue is an original component from the Parking sensors group, designed to work with the factory PDC system in BMW 3 Series F30 models. The precisely matched San Marino Blue Metallic - B51 color ensures visual consistency with the vehicle body, and the use of an OEM part guarantees proper integration with the vehicle's electronics.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 9865173-SMB
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 9865173
• Substitutable numbers: 9865173, 0263043655
• Color: San Marino Blue Metallic - B51
• Category: Parking Sensors

Purpose and function of the PDC parking sensor

The presented PDC parking sensor is a component of the BMW F30 parking assistance system, responsible for measuring the distance from obstacles and transmitting signals to the control unit as well as providing acoustic or visual alerts. A properly functioning sensor allows for safer maneuvering in tight spaces, reduces the risk of bumper damage, and facilitates daily vehicle operation in urban conditions.

As an OEM part from the body electronics group, the sensor is designed to work with the factory PDC installation, which minimizes the risk of system errors, incorrect readings, or failure messages on the dashboard.

San Marino Blue Metallic - B51 color and visual matching

An important feature of this sensor is its factory finish in San Marino Blue Metallic - B51, used in the BMW paint palette. Thanks to this, the component blends harmoniously into the bumper surface after installation, without the need for additional painting or color matching.

Selecting a sensor in the correct color is particularly important for post-accident repairs or when replacing a single element of the PDC system – it allows for maintaining body aesthetics, avoiding shade differences, and reducing the time and cost of additional paint work.

Benefits of using an original BMW sensor

Using an original parking sensor in a BMW F30 offers a number of practical technical benefits:

• maintaining full compatibility with the factory PDC system and the vehicle's electrical installation,
• correct distance measurement characteristics and stable operation in various weather conditions,
• proper dimensional fit for the mounting socket in the bumper,
• color consistency with the body paint in the San Marino Blue Metallic - B51 shade.

Thanks to this, the sensor can be used both for standard replacement of a damaged component and for professional post-collision repair, where both correct system operation and the vehicle's exterior aesthetics are important.

Condition, verification, and practical application

The offered item comes from the group of used BMW OEM components, which allows for combining a favorable purchase cost with the maintenance of proper operating parameters. These types of sensors are frequently chosen by workshops specializing in the BMW brand and by users who expect factory fitment without the need to use unreliable aftermarket replacements.

Before installation, it is recommended to perform a standard diagnostic procedure of the PDC system and verify proper operation after installation, in accordance with service practices for body electronics in the BMW F30.

Selecting a used PDC sensor and expert knowledge

When choosing a used parking sensor, it is crucial to pay attention to compatibility with the PDC system in the specific vehicle and to color matching. Proper selection based on the OEM number and vehicle configuration allows for avoiding hardware and software compatibility issues.

If you want to deepen your knowledge about the safe selection of used modules and sensors, how to select them by part numbers, and practical aspects of installation, it is worth checking out the guide: Used automotive electronics – ECU modules and sensors from the secondary market.

BMW parking sensors – system expansion and modernization

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the bumper area and the parking assistance system in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as additional PDC sensors, mounting elements, or mounting covers, check the available parts in the BMW parking sensors category.