BMW 3 E90 Boot Trunk Lid Tailgate Rear Bootlid Monacoblau Monaco Blue - A35

Visual condition of the part

Possible scratches and paint chips – condition as shown in the product photos.

BMW 3 E90 Boot Trunk Lid Tailgate Rear Bootlid Monacoblau Monaco Blue is an original body component from the Boot lids and rear lids group, designed for installation in the rear part of the vehicle. Thanks to its factory origin, it ensures a proper fit to the BMW 3 Series E90 body structure and maintains a consistent stylistic line. The paint in the Monacoblau Metallic A35 shade allows for an aesthetic integration of the boot lid into the car's original color scheme.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7151491-MB
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7151491
• Substitutable numbers: 41627151491, 7151491
• Weight: 150
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Color: Monacoblau Metallic - A35
• Category: Boot & Hatch Lids

Purpose and function of the BMW E90 boot lid

The presented boot lid is a body component mounted in the rear area of the vehicle, responsible for closing the luggage compartment and stiffening the structure of the rear bodywork. The design, tailored to the BMW E90, guarantees compatibility with the line of the fenders, bumper, and taillights, which facilitates proper gap alignment and the maintenance of factory body geometry.

A properly selected boot lid is important not only visually but also functionally – it affects the correct operation of the lock, hinges, and seals, as well as the comfort of daily use of the luggage compartment.

Monacoblau Metallic A35 color and paint aspects

The Monacoblau Metallic A35 shade is a characteristic, dark metallic paint used by BMW, which emphasizes the body line and works well with chrome and dark accessories. Using the original color on the boot lid makes it easier to match the remaining body elements in the same shade, which may limit the scope of any necessary paint work.

In the case of restoration or post-accident repair, such a boot lid provides a solid base for further work: preparation for painting, coating correction, or full painting in accordance with the manufacturer's technology. The metallic structure of the paint allows for a consistent visual effect with the other body panels.

Technical characteristics and installation

The boot lid belongs to the Boot lids and rear lids group, which means it has been designed to work with factory hinges, actuators, the lock, and the equipment installation provided for the BMW E90. Its placement in the rear of the vehicle requires maintaining appropriate stiffness and geometry, which is why using an original body component promotes proper fitment with adjacent panels.

The product is used, which in practice means that before installation, it is worth conducting a standard inspection regarding preparation for painting, fitting to a specific car model, and any necessary adjustment of mounts in accordance with BMW service procedures.

Practical application and benefits of replacement

Replacing the rear boot lid is particularly important after mechanical damage, corrosion, or deformations that make it difficult to close the trunk, cause leaks, or disrupt the body line. Using an original boot lid in Monacoblau Metallic allows you to:

• restore the proper operation of the lock and hinges,
• achieve a consistent look for the rear of the vehicle,
• preserve the factory embossments and shape of the panel,
• limit the scope of body and paint work compared to non-factory components.

For body and paint workshops and users who care about compliance with BMW factory specifications, such a boot lid is a practical solution for post-accident repairs and renovations.

Selection of other BMW body elements

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 lids, panels, or covers, check the available parts in the BMW boot lids and rear lids category.

For those interested in a broader context of selecting original body elements and structural differences between model generations, an article describing changes in vehicle construction and the importance of OEM parts may be helpful – more information can be found in the material Classic Mini vs modern MINI – differences and OEM parts.