BMW X3 E83 LCI Front Bumper Centre Grille Kidney Left N/S Cover Chrome 3420087

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

BMW X3 E83 LCI Front Bumper Centre Grille Kidney Left N/S Cover Chrome is an original front-end component designed for installation on the left side. The chrome finish of the grille enhances the characteristic BMW styling, ensuring a consistent look with the factory grille and other body elements. It is a practical solution for post-collision repairs or for aesthetically refreshing the vehicle's front, while maintaining factory fitment and proper mounting geometry.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 3420087-1
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 3420087
• Substitutable numbers: 3420087, 51113420087
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Color: Chrome
• Category: Bumpers & Reinforcements

Purpose and function of the component

The presented left kidney grille is designed for installation in the front part of the body, on the driver's side. It is responsible for correctly completing the grille structure, contributing to the characteristic BMW split-grille design. The element serves both an aesthetic and functional purpose – it covers the front area while allowing airflow to the engine compartment.

The chrome surface ensures consistency with the factory front finish, which is essential when replacing a single side after mechanical damage. This makes it possible to maintain a uniform body styling line without the need to interfere with other grille components.

Construction, color, and fitment

The element is designed as a grille mounted in the front part of the vehicle, on the left side. The construction is prepared to work with the factory mounting points in the BMW X3 E83, which facilitates installation and reduces the need for additional modifications. The applied Chrome finish allows for maintaining the original look of the vehicle's front, without differences in shade or gloss compared to the other side.

Precise fitment to the bumper and hood lines translates into correct gap alignment and stable seating of the grille in the body. This is particularly important for post-collision repairs, where both aesthetics and the correct restoration of front geometry are crucial.

Condition and service application

The product is offered as a used part, which allows for an economical vehicle repair while maintaining the original origin of the component. This type of solution is often chosen in professional body and paint shops, where compatibility with factory mounts and installation repeatability are valued.

The chrome-colored left kidney grille will work well both for local replacement of a damaged grille and for broader work related to rebuilding the front end. Using an original element from the Bumpers and reinforcements group facilitates maintaining the proper rigidity and visual consistency of the entire vehicle front.

Integration with other BMW body components

When working on rebuilding the front part of the body, it is important that the grille harmonizes with external panels, reinforcements, and other front components. Using a dedicated left kidney grille for the BMW X3 E83 allows for reducing the risk of problems with installation, looseness, or improper adhesion to adjacent elements.

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

Additional technical support

During service work on the body and front end, it is also worth paying attention to the condition of systems interacting with the vehicle's front, such as engine cooling or air ducting. In the context of long-term operation, technical materials regarding the impact of engine operating temperature on its durability may be helpful – you can find practical information in the article Engine cooling system – overheating, repair, and used radiators.