BMW Guide For Bumper Side Left (328i 328xi 335i) - Genuine BMW 51117156555

Product Information

A bumper cover bracket is a structural or support component located behind or around a vehicle’s front or rear bumper cover. It is typically made of plastic or lightweight composite material and serves to:

• Maintain proper alignment and spacing between the bumper cover and the vehicle body.
• Absorb minor impacts and distribute force to reduce damage to the bumper or frame.
• Support attached components, such as sensors, lights, or trim pieces.
• Enhance aerodynamics by keeping the bumper in the correct position.

Although it doesn’t bear major structural loads like the bumper reinforcement, it is important for proper fitment and function of the bumper assembly.

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The original parts used by BMW to build your car are available as replacement parts under the “Genuine BMW” brand. When ordering a Genuine BMW part you are guaranteed to get the same part that you would pick up from your local dealerships part department. Genuine BMW parts have been built to BMW’s stringent standards and are the same quality of the original parts used to build your Ultimate Driving Machine.

You may not realize this, but the parts that make up your BMW are not necessarily manufactured by BMW. No cause for concern, as BMW designs the part, hires a manufacturer, and ensures its quality to you. In fact, many of these manufacturers have been making parts for BMW for decades. In our industry these manufacturers are called OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturers), and these are often brands you recognize, including Lemforder, ZF, Sachs, Bosch, Valeo, Zimmermann, Siemens VDO, Corteco, and more. Don’t be surprised to open that Genuine BMW parts box and find an OEM branded part inside, simply with the addition of a BMW logo.

Be sure to keep an eye out for OE tags on our product pages to quickly identify parts coming direct from OE manufacturers. That extra bit of insight could save you some serious money while shopping! Refer to our OE Academy for further information regarding the OE/OEM tags throughout the site.