BMW F12 F12 LCI Fuel Fill In Flap Rubinschwarz Ruby Black Metallic S23 / X03
SKU: 7228212-RUB
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The BMW F12 F12 LCI Fuel Flap Rubinschwarz Metallic S23 X03 is an original fuel filler flap from the BMW range, designed for facelifted F12 6 Series models. Finished in the elegant Rubinschwarz Ruby Black Metallic color, it allows you to restore the cohesive look of your bodywork after damage or replacement of the fuel filler area. This is a practical solution for users who want to maintain the factory styling line and ensure proper fitment of body panels.
Specifications and technical data
- SKU: 7228212-RUB
- Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
- Condition: Used
- OEM Part Number: 7228212
- Substitutable numbers: 7228212, 41007228212
- Color: Rubinschwarz Ruby Black Metallic - S23 / X03
- Category: Fuel Flaps & Components
Intended Use and Fitment for BMW F12 LCI
The presented fuel filler flap has been designed for the BMW 6 Series F12 facelift (LCI) body. This ensures correct geometry, appropriate placement of mounting points, and compatibility with the factory fuel filler opening and closing mechanism. As a result, the part maintains the body line after installation, sits flush with the fender, and does not require structural modifications.
Rubinschwarz Ruby Black Metallic Color – S23 / X03
The Rubinschwarz Ruby Black Metallic – S23 / X03 color is a distinctive, dark metallic paint from the BMW palette, combining deep black with a subtle ruby hue visible in the light. Using the original shade minimizes the need for repainting the entire part, which is particularly important for accident repairs and spot bodywork corrections. For owners of cars in this color, it's a convenient way to maintain visual consistency without aesthetic compromises.
Category Characteristics: Fuel Filler Flaps and Accessories
This item belongs to the Fuel Filler Flaps and Accessories group, which comprises components responsible for covering the fuel filler and providing an aesthetic finish to this part of the bodywork. A correctly chosen flap:
- protects the filler area from external dirt,
- ensures proper closure and stable positioning relative to the fender,
- maintains a uniform styling line on the side of the body.
In case of damage to the factory flap (e.g., due to a collision, vandalism, or corrosion), using an original part from the same group allows for a technically correct repair without compromising the vehicle's appearance.
Used Condition and Benefits of Choosing OE Parts
The offered fuel filler flap is a used part, sourced from a dismantled vehicle. For many BMW users, this represents a sensible compromise between cost and maintaining factory-quality craftsmanship. Original OE components are designed for long-term operation, proper fitment with adjacent body panels, and compatibility with factory mounting solutions.
Choosing such a part is particularly beneficial when you want to:
- maintain the original appearance of the car after repair,
- avoid problems with fitting aftermarket alternatives,
- preserve color consistency within a single paint code.
BMW Fuel Filler Flaps – Area Expansion and Modernization
If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the fuel filler area in your BMW and require other parts from the same group, such as additional flaps, covers, or compatible accessories, check the available parts in the BMW Fuel Filler Flaps and Accessories category.
Fuel System Operation – Practical Knowledge
When replacing components in the fuel filler area, it's worth paying attention to the overall condition of the fuel system, refueling practices, and selecting components by catalog numbers. Technical materials explaining the operation and diagnostics of the entire system can be helpful. You can find more practical information in the article “Fuel System – Injectors, Pumps, and Fuel Tank: Maintenance and Repair”, which discusses, among other things, selecting parts by OEM numbers and principles of proper operation.
Summary
The BMW F12 F12 LCI Fuel Flap Rubinschwarz Metallic S23 X03 is a functional, original body part that allows you to restore the aesthetics and proper operation of the fuel filler area in your BMW 6 Series. Maintaining the correct Rubinschwarz Ruby Black Metallic color and the flap's factory shape contributes to a cohesive look of the side body and a technically correct repair after damage.
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Estimated delivery in the country France between Fri, Apr 10 and Tue, Apr 14
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