BMW 1 E88 Cabrio Convertible Tailgate Boot Lid Tiefseeblau Deep Sea Blue - A76

Visual condition of the part

Possible scratches and paint chips – condition as shown in the product photos.

BMW 1 E88 Cabrio Convertible Tailgate Boot Lid Tiefseeblau Deep Sea Blue - A76 is an original body component from the Tailgates and rear lids category, designed for installation at the rear of the vehicle. The paint in the Tiefseeblau Metallic - A76 shade ensures color consistency with the factory BMW palette, which facilitates visual matching after accident repairs or the replacement of a worn-out part.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7252211-DSB
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7252211
• Substitutable numbers: 41627252211, 7252211
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Color: Tiefseeblau Metallic - A76
• Category: Boot & Hatch Lids

Purpose and fitment for BMW bodywork

The presented boot lid has been designed specifically for installation at the rear of the BMW E88 series body, ensuring it maintains factory body lines and correct assembly gaps. The proper shaping of the panel allows for correct interaction with hinges, the lock, and seals, which translates into proper closing of the lid and protection of the luggage compartment against water and contaminants.

The original construction ensures compatibility with factory mounting points, which facilitates bodywork and reduces assembly time. For workshops and users, this means the ability to carry out repairs while maintaining the vehicle manufacturer's standards.

Tiefseeblau Metallic - A76 color and paint aspects

The lid is finished in Tiefseeblau Metallic - A76, which belongs to the BMW paint palette. The metallic structure of the coating allows for aesthetic matching to a body in the same shade, which limits the scope of any necessary paint work to correction or blending of adjacent elements, rather than full painting of the entire lid.

For painters and body technicians, this means predictable behavior of the coating during surface preparation, matting, and potential paint refreshing. The uniform color also facilitates visual assessment after installation, which is important for accident repairs and restoring the vehicle to a state consistent with factory specifications.

Characteristics of the used component

The boot lid is a used component, which in practice means it may show signs of wear typical for parts dismantled from a vehicle. This type of component is a cost-effective solution for repairs where the priority is to maintain the original BMW construction while optimizing costs.

Choosing a used boot lid allows for the preservation of factory pressings and geometry, which is particularly important for precise adjustment of the lid relative to the fenders, bumper, and rear lights. For workshops specializing in body repairs, this is a practical base for further preparation and paint work.

Placement on the vehicle and function in the body structure

The element is intended for installation at the rear of the vehicle, where it serves as a closure for the luggage compartment and provides partial stiffening of the body structure. A properly selected and installed boot lid contributes to:

• stiffness of the rear part of the body,
• correct alignment of body lines,
• proper seal adhesion and reduction of noise and moisture in the trunk,
• seamless cooperation with the lock and opening mechanism.

Thanks to the preservation of factory dimensions and geometry, the installation of this lid facilitates the setting of even gaps and proper fitment with other elements of the rear body section.

Application in BMW repairs and upgrades

BMW 1 E88 Cabrio Convertible Tailgate Boot Lid Tiefseeblau Deep Sea Blue - A76 will work well both for standard replacement of a damaged element after a collision and for comprehensive body restoration. For users who value visual consistency and preserving the original character of the car, this is a solution that allows for restoring the functionality of the trunk while maintaining the styling specific to this model.

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 rear lids, check the available parts in the BMW tailgates and rear lids category.

When selecting used body components, it is worth following proven procedures for assessing technical condition and preparation for installation; helpful tips on the safe selection of parts from the secondary market can be found in the article Second-hand braking system: how to safely choose discs, calipers, and ABS?, the principles of which can be analogously applied when assessing other used car parts.