BMW X3 F25 Window Finisher Rear Right Side Strip Trim Frame Chrome 7248146

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

BMW X3 F25 Window Finisher Rear Right Side Strip Trim Frame Chrome is an original body component from the Window seals and strips category, designed for the rear right side of the vehicle. The chrome finish ensures a consistent look with factory BMW details and allows for the aesthetic restoration of the side body line after repairs or component replacement. It is a practical solution for users who want to maintain the factory character of the car while ensuring high-quality fitment.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7248146
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7248146
• Substitutable numbers: 51377248146, 7248146, KZ
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Right
• Color: Chrome
• Category: Window Seals, Gaskets & Trims

Purpose and fitment for BMW X3 F25

The frame has been designed specifically for the BMW X3 F25 model, taking into account the geometry of the rear right side window. Proper profiling enables correct adhesion to the bodywork and integration with the window seal, which reduces the risk of wind noise and leaks while driving.

Its placement in the rear passenger-side area makes this element both visually and functionally significant – it is responsible for the aesthetic closure of the window line and the stable guidance of the window edge within the bodywork.

Finish and color characteristics

The chrome finish of the frame is matched to the style of factory BMW strips, ensuring that the visual consistency of the entire window line is maintained after installation. The Chrome color emphasizes the premium character of the vehicle, blending well with both light and dark body paints.

The smooth, reflective surface makes it easy to keep clean – road dirt and deposits can be removed with standard exterior care products without the need for specialized agents.

Body function and installation benefits

The frame acts as a finishing element around the rear side window, working in conjunction with the seal and other window strips. When properly installed, it:

• stabilizes the edge of the window in the rear right part of the body,
• limits the possibility of dirt entering the space between the window and the bodywork,
• restores the factory look of the side window line after a collision or disassembly,
• improves the overall aesthetics of the vehicle in the rear body area.

For the user, this means a more orderly appearance of the side of the car and the preservation of the original BMW stylistic character, which is important both visually and for the potential resale of the vehicle.

Condition, origin, and installation aspects

The element comes from the BMW range and is intended as a replacement part in the bodywork segment. As a used product, the frame is a reasonable choice for those looking for an original component in a more economical variant than a new replacement, while maintaining proper fitment to the vehicle's structure.

Installation of the frame requires the removal of relevant finishing elements around the rear right side window. It is recommended that the work be carried out by a person with experience in bodywork to ensure proper fitment with the seal and adjacent strips, and to avoid stresses that could affect the window.

Use in service and body restoration

The frame is suitable for body and paint shops, services specializing in the BMW brand, and individual users performing post-collision repairs or replacing finishing elements. Precise fitment to the rear right body zone makes it easy to restore the factory geometry of the window line without the need for body modifications.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the window area in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as finishing strips, frames, or window seals, check out the available parts in the BMW Window seals and strips category.

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