BMW 5 Series E61 Touring Boot Trunk Lid Tailgate Left Hinge N/S Le Mans Blau

The BMW 5 Series E61 Touring Boot Trunk Lid Tailgate Left Hinge N/S Le Mans Blau in Le Mans Blau Metallic is an original body component designed for the tailgate of the Touring version. This part comes from the BMW group, ensuring factory-fitment to the tailgate structure and correct hinge operation geometry on the driver's side.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7061383-LMB
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7061383
• Substitutable numbers: 7061383, 41627210667, 7210667, 41627129515 41627175299, 7129515 7175299
• Location on the vehicle: Left
• Color: Le Mans Blau Metallic - 381
• Category: Other Exterior Parts & Accessories

Purpose and function of the component

The presented hinge is for the tailgate of the BMW 5 Series E61 Touring model and is mounted on the left side of the vehicle. It is responsible for guiding the tailgate along the correct axis, stable opening, and controlled closing, which is important for both safety and the sealing of the rear body section.

The original hinge design works with the factory mounting system in the tailgate and body, which reduces the risk of bodywork stress, uneven tailgate settling, or lock problems. This solution is particularly important for vehicles used daily, where the repeatability of the mechanism's operation and the absence of play in the long term are essential.

Color and paint matching

The component is in Le Mans Blau Metallic – 381, which is the factory shade used on the BMW 5 Series E61. For many users, this means the possibility of installation without the need for immediate repainting of the entire tailgate, which can reduce the time and cost of repair, especially when replacing a single hinge after a collision or due to wear and tear.

In the case of a full renovation of the rear body section, a hinge in this color also serves as a convenient reference point for the painter, facilitating color matching and checking the fitment of components after reassembling the tailgate.

Benefits of using an original hinge

Using an original tailgate hinge in the BMW 5 Series E61 Touring allows you to maintain the factory operating parameters of the opening and closing mechanism. In practice, this translates into:

• correct guidance of the tailgate on the left side without excessive play,
• maintaining the correct geometry of the gaps between the tailgate and the fenders and bumper,
• reducing the risk of paint damage resulting from edge rubbing,
• easier adjustment of the tailgate position after installation.

For body and paint shops as well as independent service centers, this is a solution that facilitates achieving a repeatable repair result, and for the user – more predictable tailgate behavior in daily operation.

Condition and service application

The component is in used condition, making it an attractive cost-effective alternative to new parts while maintaining the manufacturer's original specifications. This type of part will work well both for post-accident repairs and for replacing a worn hinge that causes the tailgate to sag, difficulty closing, or improper fitment.

Thanks to the factory mounting points, the hinge can be installed in a standard way, using the screws and adjustments provided by the manufacturer, without the need for body structure modifications.

Related categories and technical knowledge

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the rear body zone in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as additional mounts, brackets, or small assembly parts, check the available parts in the Other BMW category.

If you are interested in a broader context of structural differences between standard and sports versions in the VAG group – including solutions in terms of engines, brakes, and chassis – the article on our blog may be helpful: Audi RS vs other models – what is hidden under the hood and chassis?.

For BMW users who are planning wider service work and are considering using original, used components, a valuable addition to knowledge may also be the entry: BMW N47 timing chain – typical failure and repair using original BMW parts, which discusses the practical aspects of choosing second-hand parts.