[Isaauk2014]

Managed to collide with some small animal in the dark at 70mph last night, clipped him with the left side of my bumper causing some damage to the bumper, kidney grills, fog light housing and splitter will all need replacing. Pics attached


I'd claim on insurance but I'd rather keep my NCB as my renewal is up soon.

I've tried looking for car breakers for a glacier silver msport bumper but no results for a good condition replacement. It's going to have to be an aftermarket unit This workshop has good reviews, £610 for the bumper to be sprayed and shipped


However I notice that the passenger headlight (RHD) has a bit of spacing between the headlight and the hood, it also sits lower and is rotated inwards a bit compared to the other headlight. From what I can see the headlight mounting points in the engine bay look ok, lights function as they should. Do you think it'd be a simple re-alignment job once the new bumper is fitted?

Lastly, how much does fitting of a new bumper usually cost? I've never had to deal with this sort of thing before, thanks!

[Brophy92]

Originally Posted by Isaauk2014

Managed to collide with some small animal in the dark at 70mph last night, clipped him with the left side of my bumper causing some damage to the bumper, kidney grills, fog light housing and splitter will all need replacing. Pics attached


I'd claim on insurance but I'd rather keep my NCB as my renewal is up soon.

I've tried looking for car breakers for a glacier silver msport bumper but no results for a good condition replacement. It's going to have to be an aftermarket unit This workshop has good reviews, £610 for the bumper to be sprayed and shipped


However I notice that the passenger headlight (RHD) has a bit of spacing between the headlight and the hood, it also sits lower and is rotated inwards a bit compared to the other headlight. From what I can see the headlight mounting points in the engine bay look ok, lights function as they should. Do you think it'd be a simple re-alignment job once the new bumper is fitted?

Lastly, how much does fitting of a new bumper usually cost? I've never had to deal with this sort of thing before, thanks!

Hey Isaauk, Just reading your post. Personally if it was me I would check before buying anything. Check see if the headlight can be re-aligned or can be clipped back into place. If not, it will be expensive to replace as the headlight is only sold as one complete unit. I've taken a look at the link you've put in here. I would drive there and pay the extra £55 for them to fit it but if it's too far for you, get it shipped and then ring around garages in your local area for some quotes.

[toxik]

there's a chance that one of the headlight mounting brackets is broken, just a FYI, BMW sells headlight mount repair kits that you can repair it with.