BMW E90 E91 Fuel Filler Fill in Flap Cover Bluewater Metallic 896 7060692

BMW E90 E91 Fuel Filler Fill in Flap Cover Bluewater Metallic 896 is an original body component from the Fuel filler flaps and accessories group, designed for installation in the rear section of the 3 Series E90/E91 vehicles. The paint in the Bluewater Metallic - 896 shade allows for maintaining color consistency of the bodywork and reduces the need for additional painting after replacing a damaged flap.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7060692-WB1
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7060692
• Substitutable numbers: 51177060692, 7060692
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Color: Bluewater Metallic - 896
• Category: Fuel Flaps & Components

Purpose and fitment for BMW E90/E91

The presented fuel filler flap has been designed specifically for the rear body section of the BMW 3 Series E90/E91 generation. Thanks to the factory mounting geometry and the correct surface profile, it ensures proper alignment with the fender line and the fuel filler recess, which is important for both aesthetics and the tightness of the cover. The original BMW branding helps maintain factory assembly tolerances, which facilitates installation and minimizes the risk of issues with the flap closing after body repairs.

Bluewater Metallic color – benefits for body repair

The flap is finished in Bluewater Metallic - 896, characteristic of selected BMW E90/E91 paint configurations. For the user, this means the possibility of replacing a damaged element with a part in the same shade, which in many cases allows for minimizing or completely avoiding paintwork. The metallic paint provides a consistent visual effect with the remaining body panels, and the correct shade facilitates matching during post-accident repairs or body and paint corrections.

Characteristics of the used element

As a used part, the fuel filler flap is an economical solution for BMW body repair, especially when the priority is maintaining the original paint and OEM construction. Such elements are frequently chosen in professional body and paint workshops, where compliance with factory specifications and predictable material behavior during installation are valued. The used component allows for reducing repair costs while maintaining proper fit to the bodywork and correct operation of the fuel filler opening and closing mechanism (after transferring existing elements, if required in the given vehicle).

Application in the rear zone of the vehicle

The flap is intended for installation in the rear body section, in the area of the fuel filler recess. A correctly selected element from this zone contributes to:

• protecting the fuel filler from external contaminants,
• maintaining the continuity of the side body line,
• reducing the risk of corrosion in the filler area thanks to the proper fit of the cover. For vehicles used daily, this is significant both in terms of utility and appearance – especially in cars where maintaining the original look of the bodywork is a priority.

BMW fuel filler flaps and accessories – expanding the filler zone

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the rear body zone in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as additional covers, mounts, or supplementary accessories within the fuel filler area, check the available parts in the BMW fuel filler flaps and accessories category.

Technical support for fuel system work

During work in the fuel filler area, the need to verify the condition of fuel system components often arises. If you are considering purchasing used components of this type and want to reduce the risk of incorrect selection, it is worth reading the guide: Fuel dosing problems: what to look for when buying a used injection pump and fuel rails?. This will make it easier for you to plan further stages of the repair and select the appropriate sub-assemblies.