Boot Trunk Lid BMW F30 F80 M3 Rear Tailgate Liquid Blue Metallic - B40

Visual condition of the part

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

Boot Trunk Lid BMW F30 F80 M3 Rear Tailgate Liquid Blue Metallic is an original body component from the Trunk lids and rear parts group, designed for installation in the rear section of the vehicle. This used trunk lid in Liquid Blue Metallic - B40 allows for a technically correct post-accident repair or replacement of a worn-out part while maintaining the factory body geometry.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7288757-LBL
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7288757
• Substitutable numbers: 41007288757, 7288757, BG
• Weight: 150
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Color: Liquid Blue Metallic - B40
• Category: Boot & Hatch Lids

Purpose and function of the BMW F30 trunk lid

The presented trunk lid is structurally matched to the rear body section of the BMW F30 series and is installed in the Rear area. It is responsible for the proper closing of the luggage compartment, interaction with hinges, the lock, and seals, as well as maintaining the correct body lines and panel gaps.

Its original BMW origin helps maintain proper structural rigidity, which is important for both safety and correct vehicle handling after body repairs.

Color, paint coating, and visual fit

The trunk lid is factory-painted in the Liquid Blue Metallic - B40 shade, which facilitates visual matching to BMW F30 vehicles in the same color. In many cases, this allows for limiting the scope of paint work to local touch-ups or polishing, which shortens repair time and reduces costs.

The metallic paint coating ensures consistency with the remaining body panels, and the proper structure and shade contribute to maintaining a uniform appearance of the entire rear section of the vehicle after installation.

Performance parameters and installation aspects

The trunk lid belongs to a group of body components with significant structural importance, which is why its proper fitment affects:

• maintaining the correct geometry of the rear body section,
• proper operation of the lock and trunk opening mechanism,
• tightness of the luggage compartment against water and contaminants,
• stable mounting of additional components (e.g., interior upholstery, license plate lighting).

The specific weight of the component and its dedicated placement on the vehicle facilitate trouble-free installation at factory mounting points, without the need for interfering with the body structure.

Condition, origin, and use in repairs

The item is offered as Used, meaning it comes from disassembly and is intended for re-installation in a vehicle after proper verification by a workshop. This type of solution is often chosen for post-accident repairs when the priority is to maintain original OEM quality within a reasonable budget.

The trunk lid from this offer will work well both for standard replacement of a damaged panel and for more extensive reconstruction of the rear body section, where maintaining factory reference points for other body components is crucial.

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

Technical support and good repair practices

When selecting used body parts, it is worth following the procedures used in professional body and paint shops, especially regarding geometry measurement, surface preparation, and fitment control. Additional tips on working with disassembled body parts, how to verify them, and organizing repairs can be found in the article Bodywork and chassis – post-accident repairs using disassembled parts, which discusses the practical aspects of such projects.