BMW Z4 Series E85 E86 Front Window Windscreen Green Glass AS1

BMW Z4 Series E85 E86 Front Window Windscreen Green Glass AS1 is an original component from the Car Windows group, designed for installation in the front part of the body. It ensures proper visibility, correct wiper operation, and compliance with the factory body lines characteristic of the BMW Z4 roadster.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7051543
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7051543
• Substitutable numbers: 51317051543, 7051543, BG
• Location on the vehicle: Front
• Color: Green
• Category: Car Glass

Purpose and fitment for the BMW Z4 E85/E86

This windscreen has been designed specifically for BMW Z4 E85/E86 series models, which ensures the preservation of factory geometry, the correct bending radius, and proper seating in the front frame. The placement in the vehicle is at the front, allowing the component to work with the factory seals, moldings, and mounts intended for this model.

Proper fitment to the body translates into airtightness, reduction of wind noise, and correct operation of the wiper and washer system. For the user, this means stable performance parameters and the preservation of the characteristic BMW styling.

Technical characteristics and color

The windscreen is manufactured as AS1 laminated glass, intended for use in the driver's field of vision. The applied green glass tint helps reduce the penetration of solar radiation, which improves driving comfort on sunny days and reduces the heating of the vehicle's interior.

The green color is consistent with the factory styling of the windows in the BMW Z4 E85/E86, ensuring that visual consistency with the remaining side and rear windows is maintained after replacement. This is particularly important when caring for body aesthetics and restoring BMW youngtimers.

Condition, origin, and practical application

The component comes from the BMW group and is classified as used, which allows for an economical window replacement while maintaining the original character of the vehicle. This type of windscreen is suitable for both standard repairs after mechanical damage and for the gradual restoration of the body in cars from the model years specific to the E85/E86 series.

In practice, installing such a windscreen allows for the restoration of proper field-of-vision clarity, the elimination of cracks and chips, and the improvement of passive safety. For workshops and service centers specializing in the BMW brand, this is a solution that allows for compliance with factory specifications at reasonable maintenance costs.

Benefits of using an original windscreen

Using an original windscreen in a BMW Z4 E85/E86 brings a number of technical and functional benefits:

• preservation of factory body geometry and proper fitment with the front frame,
• proper cooperation with factory seals and mounting moldings,
• consistent color with the vehicle's other windows thanks to the green glass tint,
• maintenance of proper structural rigidity of the front part of the body,
• comfortable visibility and improved driving ergonomics in various lighting conditions.

For Z4 owners who want to preserve the original character of their car, choosing such a windscreen is a reasonable compromise between quality and repair cost.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the front glazing area in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as side windows, rear windows, or additional glazing components, check the available parts in the BMW Car Windows category.

Restoration of the BMW Z4 youngtimer and the use of used parts

The BMW Z4 E85/E86 is increasingly treated as an attractive youngtimer, where preserving the original body line and details, including the windows, is of key importance. A used windscreen in good condition allows you to restore the vehicle's fresh look without having to resort to expensive solutions from the primary market.

If you are planning a wider restoration of your BMW or another car from the 1998–2012 model years and want to better understand how to effectively use second-hand components, check out our guide The second life of a youngtimer – how used car parts rejuvenate cars from the 1998–2012 model years, where you will find practical tips on selecting and verifying used components.