BMW X3 Series E83 Aerokit Rear Bumper PDC Bluewater Blue Water Metallic - 896

BMW X3 Series E83 Aerokit Rear Bumper PDC Bluewater Blue Water Metallic is an original body component from the Bumpers and reinforcements category, designed for installation at the rear of the vehicle. The paint in the Bluewater Metallic - 896 shade ensures stylistic consistency of the bodywork and facilitates matching with the existing vehicle finish. This used OEM component is a sensible choice for accident repairs, visual corrections, and restoring the factory body lines of the BMW X3 E83.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 0394863-WB
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 0394863
• Substitutable numbers: 51120394863, 0394863
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Color: Bluewater Metallic - 896
• Category: Bumpers & Reinforcements

Purpose and function of the BMW X3 E83 rear bumper

The presented bumper is dedicated to installation at the rear of the BMW X3 E83 body, where it is responsible for protecting the vehicle's structure and providing an aesthetic finish to the AERO line. This element is an integral part of the body system, influencing:

• visual consistency of the rear part of the car,
• proper alignment of the body lines,
• stable mounting of other rear zone components.

Thanks to its factory origin, the bumper maintains the correct mounting points and geometry in accordance with the manufacturer's design.

Color and finish Bluewater Metallic - 896

The Bluewater Metallic - 896 shade is a distinctive BMW metallic paint that highlights the body lines and works well with both chrome and dark accessories. Choosing a bumper in this color allows for reducing the scope of paint work, which is particularly important for quick maintenance or accident repairs.

The metallic finish promotes uniform light reflection, ensuring that the rear part of the vehicle maintains a consistent, orderly appearance even after replacing the component.

Characteristics of the used component

As a used part, the bumper offers a favorable compromise between cost and maintaining the original BMW specification. This type of component is particularly recommended in situations where the priority is:

• maintaining factory fitment to the body,
• preserving the original AERO line,
• optimizing the repair budget while choosing an OEM component.

A used rear bumper allows for a technically correct repair without the need to resort to replacements with uncertain geometry.

Benefits of using an original BMW bumper

Choosing an original bumper from the Bumpers and reinforcements category for the BMW X3 E83 translates into a number of practical benefits:

• factory mounting points facilitating fitment to the vehicle structure,
• maintaining the stiffness of the rear zone as designed by the manufacturer,
• visual consistency with other body elements in Bluewater Metallic color.

Such a solution is particularly beneficial for repairs where both technical and aesthetic aspects matter.

Expansion and selection of other BMW body elements

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the rear body zone in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as additional reinforcements, covers, or other bumpers, check out the available parts in the BMW Bumpers and reinforcements category.

If you are interested in a broader context of using original used parts in premium cars and want to better understand how to optimize service costs while maintaining high quality, it is worth reading the article Luxury within reach – how to service a Porsche legend using proven used parts, which discusses a practical approach to selecting components from dismantling.