BMW F30 F80 M3 Fuel Filler Fill Tank Flap Cap Cover Mineral White Metallic - A96

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

BMW F30 F80 M3 Fuel Filler Fill Tank Flap Cap Cover Mineral White Metallic is an original fuel filler flap designed for 3 Series models, including the M3 version, in the elegant Mineral White Metallic - A96 color. This component belongs to the Fuel filler flaps and accessories category, ensuring a precise fit to the factory bodywork. The used component ensures the maintenance of a consistent body line and an aesthetic finish for the fuel filler area.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 2239979-MW
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 2239979
• Substitutable numbers: 2239979, 41002239979
• Color: Mineral White Metallic - A96
• Category: Fuel Flaps & Components

Purpose and BMW fitment

The flap has been specifically designed for the BMW F30 body style and the sporty F80 M3 variant, ensuring it maintains the correct geometry, bending radii, and mounting method. This means that after proper installation, the body line remains consistent, and the gaps between body panels are uniform. The design is compatible with the factory fuel filler hinge and locking mechanism, which facilitates installation and reduces the need for additional modifications.

Color and paint finish

The Mineral White Metallic - A96 color is a distinctive, pearlescent shade of white used by BMW, which harmonizes well with the body lines of the F30 and F80 M3 models. The metallic paint structure provides an attractive play of light on the flap surface, improving visual consistency with other body elements in the same color. In the case of accident repairs or local paint corrections, using a flap in this shade makes it easier to achieve a uniform visual effect without the need for a complete repaint of the component.

Operational characteristics and installation

As a body component from the Fuel filler flaps and accessories group, the flap serves a protective function for the fuel filler, shielding the cap and filler neck from dirt and weather conditions. The design is intended to work with the factory opening system, allowing for the preservation of the vehicle's original functionality. The used component can be utilized both for body and paint repairs, as well as for replacing a damaged or deformed flap after a collision.

Benefits of using an original BMW flap

Using an original flap in Mineral White Metallic - A96 allows you to maintain the car's visual consistency and reduce the risk of fitment issues typical of universal aftermarket replacements. Proper alignment with the fender and the rear part of the body affects the vehicle's aesthetics as well as the correct operation of the fuel filler opening and closing mechanism. The used component represents a reasonable compromise between repair costs and maintaining the car's original character.

Related components and technical knowledge

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the fuel filler area in your BMW and need other components from the same group, such as additional covers, mounts, or accessory guards, check out the available parts in the BMW fuel filler flaps and accessories category.

For a better understanding of how the entire fuel supply system works and the principles of selecting components according to manufacturer markings, it is worth checking out the guide Fuel system – injectors, pumps, and fuel tank: maintenance and regeneration, which discusses diagnostics, operation, and part selection based on factory markings.