BMW X3 E83 Rear Tailgate Boot Trunk Lid Titansilber Silver Metallic - 354

BMW X3 E83 Rear Tailgate Boot Trunk Lid Titansilber Silver Metallic is an original body component from the Tailgates group, designed for installation at the rear of the vehicle. Finished in the factory Titansilber Metallic color, it allows for a visually consistent replacement of a damaged tailgate without the need for costly repainting of the entire element. This used OEM component is a sensible choice for accident repairs and bodywork reconstruction for the BMW X3 E83 model.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 3452197-TS
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 3452197
• Substitutable numbers: 41003452197, 3452197, 41623404957, 41003420820, 3404957, 3420820
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Color: Titansilber Metallic - 354
• Category: Tailgates

Purpose and fitment for BMW X3 E83

The presented tailgate is designed specifically for the rear body section of the BMW X3 E83 generation. The OEM construction ensures proper geometry, correct body line alignment, and compatibility with factory mounting points for hinges, the lock, and hardware. As a result, after installation, it is possible to achieve correct gaps between body panels and maintain the original structural rigidity of the vehicle's rear section.

Titansilber Metallic color – benefits for repairs

The tailgate comes in Titansilber Metallic – 354, which is significant for both aesthetic and economic reasons. For many BMW X3 E83 units in this shade, this allows for:

• limiting paintwork to potential local touch-ups,
• easier visual matching with other body panels,
• preserving the factory character of the paint finish.

Choosing a used tailgate in the correct color is particularly beneficial for repairs where both time and service cost control are priorities.

Design characteristics and installation

As an element from the Tailgates group, this tailgate is an integral part of the BMW X3 E83 rear body structure. The design is intended for installation in the rear zone of the vehicle, maintaining factory mounting points for accessories such as hinges, gas struts, the lock, or license plate lights (these components are installed using existing locations provided by the manufacturer). This allows body and mechanical workshops to carry out the replacement in an orderly manner, without the need for body modifications.

Used condition – a practical approach to body repairs

The tailgate is a used component, which in practice offers a favorable compromise between cost and functionality. Such components are frequently chosen for:

• accident repairs, where the priority is restoring body geometry,
• renovation of daily-driven vehicles,
• reducing costs compared to purchasing a new OEM part.

A properly selected used tailgate allows for the preservation of the vehicle's original construction while maintaining a reasonable repair budget.

Support in selection and technical knowledge expansion

For professional workshops and informed users, it is important that the product has assigned identifiers such as SKU, OEM part number, and available interchangeable numbers, which facilitate precise verification of compatibility with a specific version of the BMW X3 E83. This information helps reduce the risk of selecting the wrong part and streamlines the ordering process.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the rear body section of your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as additional tailgates, panels, or trunk lids, check the available parts in the BMW Tailgates category.

For vehicles equipped with advanced all-wheel-drive systems, it is also worth expanding your knowledge on the operation and maintenance of such systems – you can find practical information in the article xDrive, 4Matic, quattro or 4Motion – a comparison of AWD systems from BMW, Mercedes, Audi, and VW, which discusses, among other things, when it is worth opting for used components.