BMW F20 F21 Towing Eye Hook Rear Bumper Cover Cap Schwarz 2 Black - 668 7301463

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos. BMW F20 F21 Towing Eye Hook Rear Bumper Cover Cap Schwarz 2 Black is an original body component designed for installation in the rear bumper, ensuring an aesthetic and secure cover for the towing eye socket. The cover in Black Sapphire Metallic - 475 allows for maintaining a consistent paint appearance and proper fitment with the factory bumper line. This is a practical solution for users who want to restore full functionality and a neat look to the rear of their BMW F20/F21 series.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7301463-SCH-1
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7301463-SCH
• Substitutable numbers: 51120038888, 0038888, 7301463
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Color: Black Sapphire Metallic - 475
• Category: Bumper Inserts & Covers

Purpose and function of the component

The towing eye cover mounted in the rear bumper is responsible for shielding the service opening where the towing hook is attached. Thanks to this:

• it protects the interior of the bumper from dirt and moisture,
• it reduces the risk of corrosion of structural elements in the towing hook mounting area,
• it ensures an orderly, factory-like appearance of the rear bodywork. The component is dedicated to BMW F20/F21 series models, which translates into a proper fit to the bumper shape and stable mounting in the points provided by the manufacturer.

Color and visual fitment

The cover is finished in the Black Sapphire Metallic - 475 shade, allowing it to harmonize with the body paint in this color. The appropriate edge profiling allows for:

• a consistent transition of the bumper line without visible deviations,
• maintaining the original stylistic character of the BMW,
• reducing the need for additional paint work when fitting the component. For users who care about the aesthetics of the bodywork, this is a particularly beneficial solution, allowing to restore a look close to the factory state after damage or loss of the original cap.

Installation characteristics

The cover belongs to the Bumper inserts and covers group, which means it was designed as a component complementing the bumper structure, not a replacement for it. In practice, this translates into:

• adaptation for installation in the factory socket in the rear part of the vehicle,
• maintaining proper geometry relative to other bumper elements,
• the possibility of removal if the towing hook needs to be used. The component comes from disassembly, which allows for maintaining the original manufacturer's specification and fitment appropriate for the given BMW model.

Practical application and benefits

Using this cover in the BMW F20/F21 allows for an easy way to complete a missing or damaged bumper element without interfering with the body structure. The main benefits include:

• restoring the completeness of the rear bumper after a collision or repair,
• protection of the towing hook socket against external factors,
• maintaining a consistent body color in the Black Sapphire Metallic shade. For body shops and individual users, this is a functional way to achieve a technically correct and visually orderly finish of the rear bumper zone.

Complementary elements and technical knowledge

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the bumper zone in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as covers, inserts, or additional caps, check the available parts in the BMW Bumper inserts and covers category. For broader body repairs after a collision, it is worth checking out practical tips regarding the selection of components from disassembly and repair procedures – the article Bodywork and chassis – post-accident repairs using parts from disassembly may be helpful, where, among other things, the principles of working with original body components are discussed.