BMW E92 LCI Fuel Filler Fill In Flap Cover Alpinweiss 3 Alpine White 300 7117978

BMW E92 LCI Fuel Filler Fill In Flap Cover Alpinweiss 3 Alpine White 300 is an original body component designed for the rear of the vehicle, ensuring a consistent look with the factory paint. Thanks to its precise fit for the LCI generation, the flap maintains the correct geometry and proper body line, while the characteristic Alpinweiss 3 color allows you to maintain the car's aesthetics without the need for additional color matching. This is a practical solution when replacing a damaged component in the fuel filler area.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7117978-AW
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7117978
• Substitutable numbers: 7133816, 51177117978, 7117978
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Color: Alpinweiss 3 - 300
• Category: Other Exterior Parts & Accessories

Purpose and fitment for BMW E92 LCI

The presented fuel filler flap has been designed for the BMW E92 LCI model, which means it is compatible with the post-facelift body line and ensures proper seating in the rear of the vehicle. The component's construction is prepared to work with the factory opening and closing mechanism, ensuring full functionality of the refueling area after installation.

Its placement in the rear body section makes the flap both visually and functionally important – a correctly selected component reduces the risk of leaks around the fuel filler and helps maintain a uniform side line of the vehicle.

Alpinweiss 3 color – consistency with factory paint

The Alpinweiss 3 – 300 color is a characteristic, bright shade of white used in many BMW vehicles, particularly valued for its neutral, clean tone. Using a flap in the same color variant allows you to reduce the scope of paint work when replacing a damaged component, which is beneficial in terms of both time and cost.

A uniform paint shade on the flap and the bodywork affects the aesthetics of the entire vehicle – especially in the rear section, where the wheel arch line and the fuel filler area are clearly visible. This is a solution that helps restore the car's consistent look after minor damage or body and paint repairs.

Component characteristics and practical application

The fuel filler flap in a BMW serves both protective and aesthetic functions – it secures the cap and the area around the filler from dirt, while also completing the side line of the body. In the case of the E92 LCI model, the proper fit of the shape and mounts is important for:

• proper adhesion to the rear fender panel,
• trouble-free opening and closing during daily use,
• maintaining a consistent look of the side body section.

The item in this offer, as a used part, is a good choice for post-accident repairs, replacing a flap after parking damage, or for visual restoration of the vehicle when you want to preserve the original character of the BMW.

BMW brand and compatibility with other components

Original BMW solutions are designed to work closely with other body components, which translates into stable mounting and predictable performance during operation. In the case of the fuel filler flap, this is particularly important for:

• maintaining the proper gap between the flap and the body panel,
• working with the factory opening mechanism,
• maintaining the correct geometry of the rear of the vehicle.

Such a fit facilitates installation and minimizes the risk of additional modifications in the fuel filler area.

Support with selection and technical knowledge expansion

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the rear body section of your BMW and need other components from the same group, such as flaps, covers, or small mounting parts, check out the available parts in the Other BMW category.

For drivers interested in comparing technical solutions between different brands and series, including sports variants, an article discussing structural differences in terms of engine, brakes, and chassis may be helpful – you can find it here: Audi RS vs other models – what is hidden under the hood and chassis?.