BMW Z4 E85 Trunk Boot Lid Tailgate Black Sapphire Metallic - 475

Visual condition of the part

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

BMW Z4 E85 Trunk Boot Lid Tailgate Black Sapphire Metallic - 475 is an original body component designed for the rear of the vehicle, ideal for post-accident repairs and precision restorations. Thanks to the factory Black Sapphire Metallic - 475 paint, it allows for maintaining visual consistency of the bodywork while reducing the scope of paintwork required. This is a particularly beneficial solution for Z4 E85 owners who expect solid quality and correct rear-end geometry alignment.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7068277-BS
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7068277
• Substitutable numbers: 41627068277, 7068277, BG
• Weight: 150
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Color: Black Sapphire Metallic - 475
• Category: Boot & Hatch Lids

Characteristics and purpose of the BMW Z4 E85 Trunk Boot Lid Tailgate

The presented trunk lid is dedicated to the BMW Z4 E85 generation model and is mounted on the rear of the body. The structure has been designed to work with factory mounting points, hinges, and the lock, which facilitates installation and allows for maintaining correct gaps between body panels. Its original BMW origin helps maintain the proper rigidity of the rear body section and compatibility with factory seals and fittings.

Black Sapphire Metallic – 475 color and paint aspects

The factory Black Sapphire Metallic - 475 color is a popular metallic black shade used in many BMW Z4 E85 units. Using original paint:

• facilitates visual matching to the vehicle's existing paint coating,
• often allows for limiting work to polishing or local blending,
• reduces the risk of shade differences between the lid and adjacent body panels.

For body and paint shops, this means shorter preparation time and a more predictable final result, and for the vehicle owner – an aesthetic and visually consistent rear body section.

Condition, origin, and use in repairs

The item comes from the Trunk lids and rear parts group and is offered as a used part, which provides a favorable compromise between repair costs and maintaining original structural quality. This type of component is particularly useful in situations such as:

• repairing damage after a rear-end collision,
• correcting body geometry after previous, improper repairs,
• restoring a BMW Z4 E85 youngtimer with an emphasis on preserving original body parts.

A properly selected trunk lid helps restore correct alignment with the bumper, taillights, and fender lines, which is important for both aesthetics and functionality (tightness, lock operation, water drainage).

Benefits of using an original BMW trunk lid

Using an original trunk lid in a BMW Z4 E85 brings a number of practical advantages:

• Factory fitment – maintaining proper mounting points and body geometry facilitates installation and adjustment.
• Visual consistency – the original Black Sapphire Metallic paint promotes a uniform look for the rear of the car.
• Reasonable repair cost – a used part allows for lowering restoration costs compared to a new part, while maintaining high manufacturing quality.
• Support for youngtimer restoration – this type of trunk lid fits well into projects aimed at restoring the BMW Z4 E85 to full functionality and an attractive appearance.

If you want to better plan a comprehensive restoration of your car from the 1998–2012 era, it is worth checking out the practical tips included in the article The second life of a youngtimer – how used car parts rejuvenate cars from the 1998–2012 model years.

Expanding the BMW rear body 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 supplementary rear structure elements, check out the available parts in the BMW Trunk lids and rear parts category.