Is this an OEM bumper?

[andrewjaekim]

Sorry if I posted this in the wrong section.

I'm looking to buy this 128i. I believe it has the sport package, premium, and cold weather package if that makes any difference.

The thing that worries me are the several rectangles on the rear bumper. I've seen other 128's with a single rectangle on the bottom right but not 3 of them and I'm assuming the circles are some parking distance radar thing.

[Dat Aus]

That's really interesting. I've never seen that either.

If it's not OEM, the fitment is INCREDIBLY good for an aftermarket part. With that being said, that's not the sport bumper. If the seller says the car has the sport pack, it either doesn't, or the rear bumper has been replaced with a non-sport bumper.

[andrewjaekim]

Originally Posted by Dat Aus

That's really interesting. I've never seen that either.

If it's not OEM, the fitment is INCREDIBLY good for an aftermarket part. With that being said, that's not the sport bumper. If the seller says the car has the sport pack, it either doesn't, or the rear bumper has been replaced with a non-sport bumper.

Excuse my ignorance but is there a "regular" sport bumper? I'm aware of the M-sport bumper that looks like the 135i bumper but I meant to clarify this only has the regular sports package.

[Dackelone]

That is the standard 128i rear bumper without the full M-sport option. Maybe the car has sport seats?

When you order the full M-sport option on a 128i the car will look just like a 135i except the exhaust tips will be silver and it will have fog lights in the front spoiler - while the 135i never came with fog lights.

The 2012 128i's also had a different standard from bumper to further confuse people.

standard 128i bumper


128i with M-sport bumper (and Perf rear cf spoiler)


standard 128i bumper w/fog lights


128i with M-sport bumper that came with fog lights


BMW Performance body kit...


BMW Performance front bumper(knock off)


2012 128i standard front bumper. Only used on 2012's I believe.

[andrewjaekim]

Pretty sure that 2012 front bumper you're referencing is the SULEV bumper. That aside, so basically no bumper included the 3 rectangles on the rear and I should ask the seller why there is an after market bumper and have that be a possible clue that the car has been in a past accident?

[ShocknAwe]

Originally Posted by Dackelone

That is the standard 128i rear bumper without the full M-sport option. Maybe the car has sport seats?

When you order the full M-sport option on a 128i the car will look just like a 135i except the exhaust tips will be silver and it will have fog lights in the front spoiler - while the 135i never came with fog lights.

The 2012 128i's also had a different standard from bumper to further confuse people.

BMW Performance front bumper(knock off)
Attachment 1580611

Fantastic info as always. Too bad duraflex to my knowledge never actually came out with their BMWPerformance based widebody. But they are selling the standard body BMWP panels AFAIK.

[gregthegr8]

I believe what you're seeing is the rectangles/cutouts for the rear mounted bike rack option BMW offered, but we've almost never seen.

See this thread as I think it'll have the answers you're looking for:
http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=212901

[Dat Aus]

Yep, that's definitely it! Never seen that before.

That answers your question, OP. Just keep in mind that it's not a sport bumper though so either the car doesn't have the sport pack fitted like the seller claims, or if it does, the rear bumper has been replaced with this one for some reason.

Do you have photos of the front of the car?

[Dackelone]

Originally Posted by gregthegr8

I believe what you're seeing is the rectangles/cutouts for the rear mounted bike rack option BMW offered, but we've almost never seen.

See this thread as I think it'll have the answers you're looking for:
http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=212901

Great catch! I missed that one. Your totally correct on the cut outs.

Originally Posted by Dat Aus

Yep, that's definitely it! Never seen that before.

That answers your question, OP. Just keep in mind that it's not a sport bumper though so either the car doesn't have the sport pack fitted like the seller claims, or if it does, the rear bumper has been replaced with this one for some reason.

Do you have photos of the front of the car?

Now, that I look at the photos again.... I don't think this car has any sport package... look at the steering wheel... that's the regular wheel not the M-sport one.

standard wheel on the 128/135...


M-sport wheel...



OP Do you have the car's VIN or last seven digits? Just use a VIN search engine to find out what options the car has. This is often a better way to see what the car really has option wise.

Dack

[Dat Aus]

It DOES have shadowline trim though.

[Dackelone]

Originally Posted by Dat Aus

It DOES have shadowline trim though.

Damn your right!


Ok, you made me go pull my 2010 ordering guide from when I order my car thru Military Car Sales here in DE. These prices are less than ED prices(slightly).

Shadowline trim was optional on both the 128i and 135i. I know on the 135i shadowline trim was linked with the two M-sport option packages. I wasn't sure about the 128i that's why I included it here.

[andrewjaekim]

Originally Posted by gregthegr8

I believe what you're seeing is the rectangles/cutouts for the rear mounted bike rack option BMW offered, but we've almost never seen.

See this thread as I think it'll have the answers you're looking for:
http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=212901

Ah! This makes a lot of sense now especially since the owner told me there is a scrape on the rear bumper from the bike mount.

Was wondering why this was the only bumper i've seen this way and it seems its an options that is rarely ticked.

In regards to the sport package, here are the last 7 digits of the VIN: VF06595.

It has the shadowline trim, sports seats, and m sport suspension listed so i believe it does have it. I wish it was the m-sport package but I don't think it that was offered in 2008 for the 128i.

[gregthegr8]

At least it has the sports seats and steering wheel then, which are pretty important and would probably be dealbreakers for me at this point, having owned a 135 without them and then a 135is with them.

I suppose if the rear bumper really bothered you, you could try to source an alpine white 128 normal bumper or 135 bumper. You may never find another one with that rear bike mount rack "upgrade" done. Was mostly for convertible owners who obviously couldn't utilize the roof rack system most use. Interesting to see though.

[Dackelone]

Originally Posted by AndrewRSR

In regards to the sport package, here are the last 7 digits of the VIN: VF06595.

Here are the results...


Vehicle information
VIN WBAUP73558VF06595
Type code UP73
Type 128I ML (USA)
E series E82 ()
Series 1
Type COUPE
Steering LL
Doors 2
Engine N52K
Displacement 3.00
Power 172
Drive HECK
Transmission MECH
Colour ALPINWEISS 3 (300)
Upholstery LEDER BOSTON 2/BEIGE (LWB4)
Prod.date 2008-07-04


Vehicle options (I highlighted the important options)
S1CA Selection of COP relevant vehicles
S249 Multifunction f steering wheel
S2SL BMW LA wheel, star spoke 262
S2VB Tire pressure display
S319 Integrated universal remote control
S322 Comfort access
S3AR Preparations for rear luggage carrier
S403 Glass roof, electrical
S430 Interior/outside mirror with auto dip
S431 Interior mirror with automatic-dip
S459 Seat adjuster, electric, with memory
S468 Ski bag
S481 Sports seat
S488 Lumbar support, driver and passenger
S494 Seat heating driver/passenger
Vehicle options
S4MG Int. mouldings aluminium glacier-silver
S4NA Interior mirror with digital compass
S502 Headlight cleaning system
S507 Park Distance Control (PDC), rear
S521 Rain sensor
S522 Xenon Light
S524 Adaptive Headlights
S534 Automatic air conditioning
S540 Cruise control
S563 Light package
S570 Reinforced power supply
S5GA Preparation alarm system
S639 Preparation f mobile phone cpl. USA/CDN
S653 High Definition Radio
S676 HiFi speaker system
S693 Preparation BMW satellite radio
S694 Provisions for BMW 6 CD changer
S6FL USB/Audio interface
S704 M Sports suspension
S760 High gloss shadow line
S840 High speed synchronisation (higher top speed)
S8SC Telematics access request,country-spec.
S8SP Control unit COP
S925 Dummy-SALAPA
S255 Sports leather steering wheel
S321 Exterior parts in vehicle color
S3AP Windshield with grey wedge
S441 Smoker package
S473 Armrest front
S520 Fog lights
S645 BMW US Radio
S663 Radio BMW Professional
S823 Hot-climate version
S845 Acoustic belt warning
S850 Dummy-SALAPA
S853 Language version English
S876 Radio frequency 315 MHz

[andrewjaekim]

Originally Posted by gregthegr8

At least it has the sports seats and steering wheel then, which are pretty important and would probably be dealbreakers for me at this point, having owned a 135 without them and then a 135is with them.

I suppose if the rear bumper really bothered you, you could try to source an alpine white 128 normal bumper or 135 bumper. You may never find another one with that rear bike mount rack "upgrade" done. Was mostly for convertible owners who obviously couldn't utilize the roof rack system most use. Interesting to see though.

Yea, I was just worried that the owner installed an aftermarket one and that it may have been in a past accident. I actually think it works out for me since the bumper has a scrape on it and I wanted to upgrade to a 135i bumper anyway.