BMW F45 Rear Lamp Right O/S Light Trunk Lid Boot Tailgate Tail Light 7311042

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

BMW F45 Rear Lamp Right O/S Light Trunk Lid Boot Tailgate Tail Light is an original component from the Rear lights and brake lights group, designed for installation in the rear right part of the trunk lid. It is a practical solution for BMW users who need a proven, used lamp that ensures proper light signaling and a consistent look for the rear of the vehicle body.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7311042
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7311042
• Substitutable numbers: 7311042, 63217311042
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Right
• Category: Rear Light Assemblies

Purpose and function in the vehicle

The presented lamp is dedicated to installation in the trunk lid area on the right side, making it responsible for part of the vehicle's light signaling visible from the rear. Proper fitment to the BMW F45 series body allows for maintaining the factory styling line and the correct arrangement of light points.

As an original BMW component, the lamp has been designed to maintain the correct light beam geometry, which promotes safety and compliance with homologation requirements for this model.

Construction and mounting fitment

The rear lamp mounted in the trunk lid on the right side is structurally adapted to the factory mounting points in the BMW F45 body. This means it can be installed without interfering with the bodywork, while maintaining original gaps and connection lines with other rear lighting elements.

The main advantages of this solution include:

• factory fitment to the shape of the trunk lid,
• maintaining visual consistency with other rear lamps,
• adaptation to the vehicle's standard electrical installation.

Thanks to this, replacing a damaged lamp with the presented component allows for restoring full lighting functionality without the need for modifications to the installation or bodywork.

Performance characteristics and advantages

The original BMW rear lamp mounted in the trunk lid on the right side ensures stable mounting and predictable behavior in daily operation. Using a component from the same model group reduces the risk of fitment issues, leaks, or incorrect operation of light signals.

Choosing a used OEM element is a cost-effective solution that also allows keeping the vehicle in a configuration close to the factory one. For many BMW users, this is a reasonable compromise between quality and budget, especially during post-collision repairs or when replacing individual lighting elements.

Application in service and repairs

The rear lamp in the trunk lid on the right side will work well both for post-accident repairs and for replacing an element worn out during operation. Thanks to its original origin from the BMW range, body shops and mechanical workshops can shorten installation time and reduce the need for adjusting replacement parts.

In practice, this means:

• easier adjustment of gaps between the lamp and the trunk lid panel,
• more secure fitment with external body elements,
• maintaining the standard look of the rear of the vehicle.

Expanding BMW lighting configuration

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the rear lighting zone in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as additional trunk lid lamps, fender segments, or brake light modules, check the available parts in the BMW rear lights and brake lights category.

Technical support and selection of used components

When selecting used components for the chassis or suspension, it is worth being guided not only by price but also by the design and purpose of the given subassembly. Additional information on the differences between standard and sports solutions, as well as practical tips on buying used parts, can be found in the article Standard vs. sports suspension – design differences and is it worth buying used suspension parts?.