BMW 3 Series E90 Saloon Trunk Lid Tailgate Boot Lid Arktis Metallic - A34

BMW 3 Series E90 Saloon Trunk Lid Tailgate Boot Lid Arktis Metallic - A34 is an original body component from the Trunk lids and tailgates category, designed for installation in the rear section of the vehicle. Thanks to its factory origin, it ensures proper geometry, correct body lines, and compatibility with factory mounts and equipment. The paint in the Arktis Metallic - A34 shade allows for maintaining color consistency with a bodywork in the same paint code.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7151491-AM
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 41627151491
• Substitutable numbers: 41627151491, 7151491, AM12261312
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Color: Arktis Arctic Metallic - A34
• Category: Boot & Hatch Lids

Purpose and fitment for BMW E90

The presented trunk lid has been designed specifically for the BMW E90 series, taking into account the characteristic body lines of this model. This means maintaining proper gaps between elements, correct fitment to the fenders and bumper, and the ability to use factory mounting points for hinges, the lock, and actuators.

Its placement in the rear zone of the vehicle means the component is responsible not only for closing the luggage compartment but also for the rigidity of that part of the body structure and proper airflow management behind the car.

Color Arktis Metallic - A34 and paint aspects

The trunk lid is finished in Arktis Metallic - A34, characteristic of the BMW palette. For users with a body in the same paint code, this means the possibility of limiting or simplifying paint work. In many cases, simple polishing or local shade matching may be sufficient instead of a full repaint of the component.

The metallic paint coating ensures consistency with the factory body finish, which is important both aesthetically and for the potential resale value of the vehicle.

Characteristics of the used component

The trunk lid comes from the secondary market, which allows for an economical repair of the rear body section while maintaining the original BMW construction. A used body component is a good solution in case of mechanical damage, such as dents or deformations after a collision, when body repair of the existing lid is unprofitable or technically difficult.

Using an original, used trunk lid from the same model generation minimizes the risk of fitment issues typical of aftermarket replacements with lower manufacturing precision.

Function in body structure and safety

The trunk lid in the BMW E90 performs several important functions:

• closes the luggage compartment and protects its contents from external factors,
• constitutes part of the rear body structure, influencing the rigidity and performance of the car body,
• serves as a carrier for additional elements, such as lighting, the lock, emblems, or decorative trims,
• influences the aerodynamics of the rear of the vehicle and the noise level inside the cabin.

A properly selected and correctly installed trunk lid reduces the risk of leaks, rattling during driving, and issues with closing.

BMW trunk lids and tailgates – expansion and repair of the rear 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 body elements, check the available parts in the BMW trunk lids and tailgates category.

For users interested in a broader approach to modifying and servicing BMW/Mini group cars, guide materials regarding the selection of used components and their integration with factory systems may also be useful – for example, the article Go-Kart Feeling XXL: used N18 turbocharger versus B48 – what to choose for a Mini Cooper S? shows what to look for when choosing OEM components from the secondary market.