BMW X5 E53 Fill Flap Fuel Cover Trim Panel Olivin Green Metallic 349 7001027

Description

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

BMW X5 E53 Fill Flap Fuel Cover Trim Panel Olivin Green Metallic is an original fuel filler flap from the Fuel filler flaps and accessories category, designed for the BMW X5 E53 body. This component in the distinctive Olivine Green Metallic – 349 color allows for a visually consistent replacement or addition to the factory fuel filler area.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7001027-OLI
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7001027
• Substitutable numbers: 51177001027, 7001027, 2122599
• Color: Olivine Green Metallic – 349
• Category: Fuel Flaps & Components

Purpose and fitment for BMW X5 E53

The presented fuel filler flap has been designed specifically for the BMW X5 E53 body structure, ensuring it maintains the factory body lines and the correct geometry for flush fitment against the fender. Its original BMW origin ensures precise alignment with the flap hinge, opening mechanism, and fuel filler neck, which reduces the risk of leaks and improper operation of the closure.

Olivine Green Metallic – 349 color and body aesthetics

The finish in Olivine Green Metallic – 349 allows for maintaining a uniform body color for BMW X5 E53 models painted in this code. The metallic paint coating provides a characteristic depth of color and blends well with the body contours, which is essential for accident repairs and restoring the vehicle’s original appearance.

Selecting a component in the correct color reduces the need for additional painting, which shortens repair time and facilitates visual quality control in the fuel filler area. This solution is particularly beneficial for precise vehicle restoration or replacing individual body panels.

Performance characteristics and protective function

The fuel filler flap serves an important protective function for the fuel system, shielding the cap and filler neck from external contaminants. A properly selected flap trim panel helps maintain the correct seal around the filler area, which promotes stable operating conditions for fuel system components during daily use.

To better understand the importance of a properly secured fuel filler in the context of the entire fuel system, it is worth reading an article describing the diagnostics and operation of the fuel system: Fuel system – injectors, pumps, and fuel tank: maintenance and regeneration.

Condition, origin, and service application

The component comes from the BMW range and is intended as a service part for replacing a damaged or worn fuel filler flap in the BMW X5 E53. The used nature of the product allows for an economical repair while maintaining the original geometry and construction, which is crucial for precise fitment to the existing bodywork.

The cover can be used both in accident repairs and for local bodywork renovations where maintaining the factory look of the fuel filler area without interfering with adjacent panels is required.

Integration with other fuel filler area components

Replacing the fuel filler flap often involves checking other components in this part of the body, such as the hinge, opening mechanism, or seals around the filler neck. If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the fuel filler area in your BMW and need other parts from the same group, such as additional covers, mounting elements, or trim panels, check the available parts in the BMW fuel filler flaps and accessories category.

Summary

BMW X5 E53 Fill Flap Fuel Cover Trim Panel Olivin Green Metallic is an original fuel filler flap in a color matched to the Olivine Green Metallic paint, designed for use in the BMW X5 E53 body. The product allows for a technically correct and visually consistent replacement of a damaged flap, supporting both the aesthetics and protection of the fuel filler area in your vehicle.