Rear Bumper Change

betty02 · 10-07-2018, 01:51 PM

So....spotted someone a little dodgy on the drive earlier on my camera, so shot home. Long story super short, I reversed into a post. And my rear bumper is now in pieces. Corners gone and 2 big holes in it. So I need a new rear bumper.

So all my stupidness aside...

How easy is a rear bumper to replace solo? Any guides on here?

So gutted

Can't be changed, what is done is done!

teaston · 10-07-2018, 02:06 PM

Think it’s very similar to E90 bumper, they’re a pain in the arse to get off because there’s hundreds of little clips all along the top edge, but refitting is fairly easy.

muffking · 10-07-2018, 03:39 PM

BMW have done away with those E90 style clips down the sides, making it much easier on the F30/31. There are around a dozen screws underneath, 2 inside the arch liner and 2 by the rear lights, but that's it. Just pull back and remove the parking sensors. About 15mins to remove. Done mine twice now whilst deciding on my long term towbar.

betty02 · 10-08-2018, 02:26 AM

Ahhh the second reply sounds much much better! Thanks for the guys. It certainly can't be repaired, and was horrible seeing it this morning, but just got back from a rather expensive holiday and the mrs has been quite unwell and needs a few ops so need to get it don't myself as I can't be without the car!

Rough cost of a new bumper painted?

teaston · 10-08-2018, 02:41 AM

Best to get a used one as they're about £500 new, then sprayed at an indy about £250 or BMW £500

betty02 · 10-08-2018, 02:54 AM

Sweeeeet! Theres a used one on the bay now for £90, primered up! Seems the best option!

Thanks

AlwynMike · 10-08-2018, 03:00 AM

I'm told findapart.co.uk can be pretty useful. Put in your paint code too, as you might get one the same colour, saving the spraying costs.

betty02 · 10-08-2018, 03:11 AM

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Originally Posted by AlwynMike

I'm told findapart.co.uk can be pretty useful. Put in your paint code too, as you might get one the same colour, saving the spraying costs.

Worth a punt! Just submitted a request! Cheers mate!

betty02 · 10-08-2018, 05:15 AM

I presume an estate (F31?) rear bumper will not fit?

muffking · 10-08-2018, 06:48 AM

I'd be very surprised if it did, although the diffusers and crash bars are the same.

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betty02 First Lieutenant 122 Rep 359 Posts Drives: 316D Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Rear Bumper Change - Easy? So....spotted someone a little dodgy on the drive earlier on my camera, so shot home. Long story super short, I reversed into a post. And my rear bumper is now in pieces. Corners gone and 2 big holes in it. So I need a new rear bumper. So all my stupidness aside... How easy is a rear bumper to replace solo? Any guides on here? So gutted Can't be changed, what is done is done!
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teaston Banned 10995 Rep 32,881 Posts Drives: X3 M40d Join Date: May 2012 Location: The High Seas iTrader: (1)	Think it’s very similar to E90 bumper, they’re a pain in the arse to get off because there’s hundreds of little clips all along the top edge, but refitting is fairly easy.
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10-07-2018, 03:39 PM	#3
muffking Regular user 224 Rep 965 Posts Drives: F30 330D M-Sport Auto Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Lincs. UK iTrader: (3) Garage List 2014 BMW 330D [0.00] 2006 Honda CBR1000R ... [0.00]	BMW have done away with those E90 style clips down the sides, making it much easier on the F30/31. There are around a dozen screws underneath, 2 inside the arch liner and 2 by the rear lights, but that's it. Just pull back and remove the parking sensors. About 15mins to remove. Done mine twice now whilst deciding on my long term towbar. __________________
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betty02 First Lieutenant 122 Rep 359 Posts Drives: 316D Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Ahhh the second reply sounds much much better! Thanks for the guys. It certainly can't be repaired, and was horrible seeing it this morning, but just got back from a rather expensive holiday and the mrs has been quite unwell and needs a few ops so need to get it don't myself as I can't be without the car! Rough cost of a new bumper painted?
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10-08-2018, 02:41 AM	#5
teaston Banned 10995 Rep 32,881 Posts Drives: X3 M40d Join Date: May 2012 Location: The High Seas iTrader: (1)	Best to get a used one as they're about £500 new, then sprayed at an indy about £250 or BMW £500
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betty02 First Lieutenant 122 Rep 359 Posts Drives: 316D Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Sweeeeet! Theres a used one on the bay now for £90, primered up! Seems the best option! Thanks
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AlwynMike Lieutenant Colonel 337 Rep 1,660 Posts Drives: F36 440i GC. Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Lincolnshire Flatlands iTrader: (1)	I'm told findapart.co.uk can be pretty useful. Put in your paint code too, as you might get one the same colour, saving the spraying costs.
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betty02 First Lieutenant 122 Rep 359 Posts Drives: 316D Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	I presume an estate (F31?) rear bumper will not fit?
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muffking Regular user 224 Rep 965 Posts Drives: F30 330D M-Sport Auto Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Lincs. UK iTrader: (3) Garage List 2014 BMW 330D [0.00] 2006 Honda CBR1000R ... [0.00]	I'd be very surprised if it did, although the diffusers and crash bars are the same. __________________
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