£BMW 1 E81 E87 LCI 5 Front Bumper Trim PDC Black Sapphire Metallic - 475

Visual condition of the part

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

£BMW 1 E81 E87 LCI 5 Front Bumper Trim PDC Black Sapphire Metallic is an original body component from the Bumpers and reinforcements category, designed for installation on the front of the vehicle. The paint in the Black Sapphire Metallic - 475 shade ensures visual consistency with the factory body finish, while the OEM construction guarantees a proper fit to the body lines.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 0035909-BS5
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 0035909
• Substitutable numbers: 51110035909, 0035909
• Location on the vehicle: Front
• Color: Black Sapphire Metallic - 475
• Category: Bumpers & Reinforcements

Purpose and fitment

The presented bumper has been designed specifically for the BMW 1 Series E81/E87 generation after the facelift (LCI), intended for the front part of the body. This ensures the correct geometry, mounting points, and compatibility with factory-fitted accompanying components, such as reinforcements, grilles, or covers, in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications.

Thanks to the use of an original construction from the Bumpers and reinforcements category, the bumper works with the vehicle's factory support structure, which facilitates installation and reduces the need for additional bodywork modifications.

Color and finish Black Sapphire Metallic - 475

The factory color Black Sapphire Metallic - 475 is a distinctive, dark metallic BMW paint that effectively masks minor dirt and highlights the body lines. Using the same paint code allows for:

• maintaining color consistency with other body components,
• reducing the scope of potential paintwork,
• easier matching during partial front-end repairs.

This is a particularly beneficial solution for post-accident repairs, where both aesthetics and the time required to return the car to service are important.

Characteristics of the used component

As a Used component, the bumper comes from disassembly and is intended for reinstallation after standard workshop verification. Such parts often represent a favorable compromise between repair costs and maintaining the original quality of workmanship and fitment characteristic of the BMW brand.

In practice, this means that with proper installation, an aesthetic and functional front-end repair effect can be achieved, maintaining the factory body line and compatibility with other elements from the Bumpers and reinforcements category.

Application in BMW body repairs

Replacing the front bumper is a typical stage of repairs following frontal collisions or during visual vehicle upgrades. Using an original BMW bumper allows you to:

• maintain correct gaps and fitment with the hood, fenders, and headlights,
• preserve the rigidity of the front zone as intended by the manufacturer,
• reduce the risk of problems with the installation of accompanying elements (grilles, covers, reinforcements).

For body and paint shops as well as users who care about compliance with factory specifications, this is a solution that facilitates repairs in a repeatable and predictable manner.

Repair expansion – BMW Bumpers and reinforcements

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the front zone in your BMW and need other components from the same group, such as additional reinforcements, beams, or other bumpers, check out the available parts in the BMW Bumpers and reinforcements category.

Additional technical support

During major body repairs, the drivetrain is often serviced in parallel, which is why knowledge about selecting drivetrain components can be useful. In this regard, the guide article Clutch and dual-mass flywheel – diagnostics and selection of parts for the drivetrain will be helpful, as it facilitates the planning of comprehensive service work on BMW vehicles.