Genuine BMW 7 SERIES E65 E66 E67 Trunk Lid Boot Tailgate Black Sapphire Metallic

Genuine BMW 7 SERIES E65 E66 E67 Trunk Lid Boot Tailgate Black Sapphire Metallic in Black Sapphire Metallic is a factory body component designed for installation in the rear section of the vehicle. It is a precisely fitted structural component that allows for maintaining a consistent body line, proper rear-end geometry, and an aesthetic finish in accordance with BMW standards.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7049252-BS1
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 41627049252
• Substitutable numbers: 41627049252, 7049252, BS16910902
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Color: Black Sapphire Metallic - 475
• Category: Boot & Hatch Lids

Purpose and compatibility

The presented Genuine BMW 7 SERIES E65 E66 E67 Trunk Lid Boot Tailgate Black Sapphire Metallic has been designed as a rear bodywork element. Its placement in the rear zone ensures proper closing of the luggage compartment, correct lock operation, and compatibility with factory hinges and mounting hardware intended for this generation of the 7 Series.

The original BMW origin guarantees the preservation of factory stampings, contact lines with fenders and the bumper, and appropriate structural rigidity, which is important for both safety and proper body panel alignment.

Color and paint finish

The trunk lid is finished in Black Sapphire Metallic – 475, which is one of the popular, elegant shades of metallic black paint used by BMW. This color blends well with chrome and dark body trim, and also makes it easier to maintain visual consistency when replacing a damaged trunk lid with a salvaged part.

The metallic paint coating provides a characteristic depth of color and a subtle gloss effect in daylight, which emphasizes the representative character of the 7 Series. With professional installation and potential paint matching, a highly aesthetic final result can be achieved without interfering with the body structure.

Characteristics of the used part

The trunk lid comes from a used vehicle, making it a cost-effective alternative to a new part while maintaining factory BMW specifications. This type of component is particularly useful for accident repairs, localized body corrections, or replacing a part due to corrosion or mechanical damage.

Choosing an original, used trunk lid allows for reducing the scope of bodywork and adjustment tasks, as the geometry and mounting points correspond to the manufacturer's factory specifications. This solution often shortens repair time and makes it easier to maintain proper gaps between body panels.

Application in body repairs

The trunk lid is a key element of the rear body section – it is responsible for the tightness of the luggage compartment, proper drainage of rainwater, and stable mounting of lighting and equipment. In the case of damage in the rear zone, replacing the complete trunk lid with an original salvaged part is often more effective than extensive straightening and filling of the existing part.

With professional installation, you can maintain:

• the correct contact line with the rear bumper and fenders,
• stable mounting of hinges and actuators,
• appropriate structural rigidity of the rear body section.

Completing the BMW rear zone

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the rear body zone in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as additional covers, panels, or other lids, check the available parts in the BMW trunk lids and tailgates category.

Knowledge and service regarding used parts

The proper selection of original salvaged parts is important not only in the case of BMW but also in the premium car segment of other brands. If you want to better understand how to safely use used components when servicing luxury cars and how to optimize maintenance costs without sacrificing quality, it is worth reading the guide: Luxury within reach – how to service a Porsche brand legend using proven used parts.