BMW 1 Series E87 Flap Towing Eye Rear Bumper Cover Sparkling Graphite 7117625

The BMW E87 Rear Bumper Tow Hook Cover is an original part from the Bumper Inserts and Covers category, designed for the rear of the vehicle. Finished in Sparkling Graphite Metallic – A22, this cover aesthetically closes the tow hook opening, restoring the bumper's cohesive appearance and maintaining the factory lines of the BMW 1 Series E87 body.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7117625-SG
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7117625
• Substitutable numbers: 51120032634, 0032634, 51127117625, 7117625
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Color: Sparkling Graphite Metallic - A22
• Category: Bumper Inserts & Covers

Purpose and Fitment for BMW E87

The rear bumper tow hook cover has been specifically designed for the BMW E87 model, ensuring a precise fit to the bumper's shape and secure mounting in the original attachment points. The element's proper profile allows for quick installation into the tow hook recess, without the need for modifications or additional adjustments.

As a part of the Bumper Inserts and Covers group, the cover serves both a protective and visual function – it shields the opening from dirt and debris, and enhances the appearance of the vehicle's rear after the tow hook has been removed.

Color and Finish: Sparkling Graphite Metallic – A22

The part is finished in the factory color Sparkling Graphite Metallic – A22, characteristic of many BMW 1 Series vehicles. This allows the cover to harmoniously blend with the body paint, reducing the need for additional painting after installation (provided the vehicle has the same paint code).

The metallic finish gives the bumper a cohesive, tidy look, and the carefully selected shade helps maintain a uniform style for the rear of the car after the missing element has been replaced.

Vehicle Placement and Functional Role

The cover is intended for installation on the rear of the vehicle, in the location of the factory tow hook opening. The element's precise geometry enables:

• stable seating in the bumper without play or shifting,
• protection of the bumper's interior from water and contaminants,
• maintenance of a tidy appearance for the rear of the BMW E87 after tow hook removal.

This allows the cover to restore the bumper's full functionality and aesthetics, which is particularly important when completing the bodywork after repairs or component replacements.

Characteristics of a Used Part

The offered cover is a used part, allowing for an economical replacement of the missing component while retaining its original origin. Such components are often chosen for accident repairs and for restoring a vehicle to a factory-like condition, especially when aiming to maintain compliance with original BMW equipment.

Completing BMW Bumper Inserts and Covers

If you are looking for other BMW Bumper Inserts and Covers for your car, check out the BMW bumper inserts and covers available in our store to select the missing body parts for this brand in one place.

If you are also interested in exhaust gas emission control systems and are considering purchasing used parts, it is worth reading the article discussing the operation of EGR exhaust gas recirculation valves and the benefits of choosing used parts: EGR: what it is and why it's worth considering used EGR valves.