BMW E90 LCI M Sport Rear Bumper PDC Bluewater Blue Metallic - 896

Visual condition of the part

Possible scratches and paint chips – condition as shown in the product photos.

BMW E90 LCI M Sport Rear Bumper PDC Bluewater Blue Metallic is an original M-line body component designed for the rear of the vehicle. The Bluewater Metallic bumper helps maintain the visual consistency of the car after repairs and restores the factory, dynamic look of the facelift (LCI) version. Thanks to the factory preparation for PDC parking sensors, it provides a functional base for a professional restoration of the rear body section.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 0033541-WB
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 0033541
• Substitutable numbers: 51120033541, 0033541, 51127906504, 7906504
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Color: Bluewater Metallic - 896
• Category: Bumpers & Reinforcements

Characteristics and purpose of the bumper

The presented M Sport rear bumper is a body component dedicated to the facelifted BMW 3 Series E90 models. Its design, tailored to the rear of the vehicle, ensures proper body line alignment and correct fitment with the lights, trunk lid, and other rear section components.

The version prepared for the PDC system allows for the installation of parking sensors in the factory-designated locations, which facilitates maintaining the full functionality of the maneuvering assistance systems.

Color and visual fitment

The Bluewater Metallic - 896 color is a distinctive metallic shade of blue used by BMW, which complements the M Sport styling line well. Using a bumper in the same color can reduce the scope of paint work or simplify preparation when a full restoration of the rear body section is planned.

The metallic paint coating highlights the bumper's contours, which visually enhances the car's sporty character and improves the optical perception of the vehicle's rear zone.

Function in safety and body systems

The rear bumper, part of the Bumpers and reinforcements group, plays an important role in protecting the rear of the vehicle during minor collisions and daily use. A properly selected component:

• ensures proper load distribution in the rear body section,
• enables correct installation of reinforcements, mounts, and covers located behind the bumper,
• maintains a stable position of the PDC sensors relative to the ground, which affects the proper operation of the parking system.

By maintaining the factory bumper geometry, it is possible to precisely set the gaps between body panels, which is important for both aesthetic and practical reasons.

Condition, origin, and application

The component comes from the BMW range and is a used part, which allows for economical repair while maintaining the original construction. This type of solution is particularly beneficial for the restoration of youngtimer segment cars, where compliance with factory specifications and the availability of original body components are essential.

You can find more about how to use used body and mechanical parts when refreshing cars from the 1998–2012 period in the article The second life of a youngtimer – how used car parts rejuvenate cars from 1998–2012, which discusses practical scenarios for modernization and part selection.

Comprehensive restoration of the BMW rear section

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the rear body section of your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as rear reinforcements, beams, or additional covers, check out the available parts in the BMW Bumpers and reinforcements category.

Summary

BMW E90 LCI M Sport Rear Bumper PDC Bluewater Blue Metallic is a functional, original body component designed for the rear of the vehicle, which allows for restoring a consistent look and full functionality of the PDC system. Choosing a used OEM bumper is a reasonable compromise between repair costs and maintaining proper fitment and the characteristic M Sport styling.