BMW 1 E81 Fuel Filler Flap Fill In Flap Cover Quarzblau Metallic Quartz Blue

BMW 1 E81 Fuel Filler Flap in Quarzblau Metallic – A18 is an original body part designed for the factory fuel filler neck in the 1 Series E81. Finished in the distinctive Quartz Blue shade, it allows for restoring a cohesive look to the vehicle's side body after damage or replacement of sheet metal parts.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7172083-QB
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7172083
• Substitutable numbers: 51177172083, 7172083, EM
• Color: Quarzblau Metallic - A18
• Category: Fuel Flaps & Components

Purpose and Function of the Part

The fuel filler flap is an integral part of the exterior body of the BMW 1 Series E81, responsible for covering the fuel filler neck and aesthetically completing the vehicle's side profile. Its original geometry ensures proper fitment to the body, correct hinge operation, and precise alignment with the filler recess, which reduces the risk of contaminants entering the area around the fuel cap.

Paint Color and Matching

The part is factory finished in Quarzblau Metallic – A18, a characteristic metallic blue shade used by BMW. This allows the flap to maintain a uniform paint tone across the entire side of the vehicle, which is particularly important for accident repairs or spot bodywork renovations. The metallic paint structure ensures consistency with the original finish, and proper surface preparation facilitates potential color matching when painting adjacent panels.

Characteristics of an Original BMW Part

As an original BMW fuel filler flap, the part has been designed considering factory dimensional tolerances and manufacturer quality standards. This means:

• precise fitment to the standard fuel filler recess in the E81 model,
• maintenance of the correct body side crease lines,
• compatibility with the factory opening and closing mechanism of the flap.

This ensures that installation is similar to the factory process, without the need for structural modifications or edge adjustments.

Condition and Application in Body Repairs

The fuel filler flap is offered as a used part, allowing for economical body repairs while maintaining original BMW specifications. This type of part is particularly well-suited for:

• accident repairs of the vehicle's side body,
• replacement of a damaged or scratched fuel filler flap,
• restoring a cohesive look to the Quartz Blue paint shade.

Using an original flap with its metallic color preserved minimizes the scope of necessary painting work and facilitates achieving an aesthetically pleasing final result.

Integration with the Fuel System and Bodywork

A correctly chosen fuel filler flap is important not only visually but also for operational reasons – proper closure of the filler recess limits the exposure of the cap and neck to water, road salt, and dirt. For users interested in a broader context of fuel system operation and servicing, an article describing diagnostics and component selection will be useful, available at the link: Fuel System – Injectors, Pumps, and Fuel Tank: Maintenance and Repair.

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