BMW E87 Flap Towing Eye Front Bumper Schwarz 2 - 668 7117623

BMW E87 Flap Towing Eye Front Bumper Schwarz 2 - 668 in Schwarz 2 - 668 color is a precisely fitted body component that restores the consistent look of the vehicle's front end. The original design for the BMW brand ensures proper alignment with the bumper line and stable mounting in the factory location.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7117623-SCH1
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7117623
• Substitutable numbers: 51127117623, 7117623, 51120033977, 0033977, EM
• Location on the vehicle: Front
• Part type: Bumper Insert
• Color: Schwarz 2 - 668
• Category: Bumper Inserts & Covers

Purpose and function of the component

The towing eye flap is mounted in the front part of the bumper, in the spot designated by the manufacturer for access to the towing point. Its task is to cover the technical opening from dirt, moisture, and mechanical damage, while maintaining the continuity of the bumper line. Thanks to its proper profile and fitment for the specific BMW E87 body version, the component creates a uniform bumper surface after installation, without unsightly gaps or material stress.

Color and visual fitment

The flap is finished in the Schwarz 2 - 668 shade, which allows for a consistent match to the body paint in this color or serves as a solid base for potential painting in a different shade. The uniform surface facilitates preparation for painting, and the appropriate plastic structure promotes durable bonding of the paint coating. This solution allows for restoring the aesthetics of the front bumper after damage or loss of the original flap, without the need to interfere with the bumper structure.

Installation characteristics

The component belongs to the Bumper inserts and covers group, which means it was designed as a complementary part to the factory bumper, not as a replacement for the entire module. The design provides for installation in the original mounting points, which limits the need for additional modifications. The placement on the vehicle in the front body zone means that the correct seating of the flap is not only visually important but also practical – it secures access to the towing point while not hindering its use when needed.

Condition and origin

The part is used, which in the case of original BMW components often means a favorable combination of build quality and an attractive price. The preserved geometry of the mounts and the factory shape allow for the reuse of the component without the need for complex fitting work. For many users, choosing a used OEM component is a reasonable alternative to cheaper replacements with uncertain fitment, especially in visible body zones such as the front bumper.

Comprehensive bumper zone restoration in BMW

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the bumper zone in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as additional inserts, covers, or grilles, check the available parts in the BMW Bumper inserts and covers category. If you are also considering the use of original, used components in other vehicle systems and want to know the arguments in favor of such a solution, it is worth reading the article Starter system failure: why a used original beats regeneration when replacing the alternator and starter?, which discusses the durability and cost-effectiveness of dismantled parts.