BMW 1 E88 Cabrio Tailgate Boot Lid Bootlid Carbonschwarz Carbon Black - 416

Visual condition of the part

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

BMW 1 E88 Cabrio Tailgate Boot Lid Bootlid Carbonschwarz Carbon Black - 416 is an original body component from the Tailgates and rear parts category, designed for installation in the rear section of the vehicle. The paint in the Carbonschwarz Metallic - 416 shade ensures visual consistency with the factory BMW color palette, and the use of OEM parts guarantees proper geometry and fitment for the 1 Series E88 convertible body.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7252211-CAR
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7252211
• Substitutable numbers: 41627252211, 7252211
• Weight: 150
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Color: Carbonschwarz Metallic - 416
• Category: Boot & Hatch Lids

Purpose and function of the tailgate

The presented tailgate is dedicated to the rear body section of the BMW 1 Series E88 Cabrio and serves as a structural element closing the luggage compartment. It is responsible for maintaining the correct body lines, the tightness of the vehicle's rear section, and the stable mounting of accessories such as hinges, locks, or lighting, in accordance with the manufacturer's factory solutions.

Its placement in the rear body zone makes the tailgate important for both passive safety and daily comfort – a properly selected component reduces stress on the bodywork and facilitates precise adjustment of panel gaps.

Carbonschwarz Metallic – 416 color and paint aspects

The factory Carbonschwarz Metallic - 416 color is a distinctive, dark black with a metallic effect, widely used across the BMW range. Using the original shade makes it easier to match the vehicle's existing paint, which in many cases allows for limiting paintwork to minor corrections, polishing, or local blending.

For body and paint shops, this means the ability to plan repairs more efficiently – maintaining the correct color and structure of the paint coating speeds up the visual matching process and minimizes the risk of shade differences between the tailgate and adjacent body panels.

Mounting parameters and fitment for the BMW E88 Cabrio

The tailgate has been designed for installation in the rear body section of the BMW 1 Series E88 convertible, retaining factory mounting points. This ensures compatibility with original hinges, locks, and other components of the trunk lid closing system, which facilitates installation and adjustment.

The properly selected weight of the component is important for the operation of actuators and hinges – using an original tailgate helps maintain the correct opening and closing characteristics without overloading the mechanisms. For service centers specializing in accident repairs, this is significant from the perspective of the entire system's durability.

Condition, origin, and use in repairs

The component comes from the used BMW parts segment, which allows for an economical yet technically correct repair of the rear body section after a collision or operational damage. Using an original tailgate reduces the need for additional modifications, edge adjustments, or geometry corrections typical of lower-quality aftermarket replacements.

Such a solution is particularly beneficial for vehicle repairs where the priority is to maintain the factory character of the body, correct panel fitment, and compliance with the manufacturer's original specifications, without interfering with the vehicle's load-bearing structure.

Application in service centers and specialized workshops

The BMW 1 E88 Cabrio tailgate in Carbonschwarz Metallic is used both in professional body and paint shops and in workshops specializing in the BMW brand. It can be used for accident repairs, body reconstruction after corrosion, or restoration projects where maintaining the original vehicle specification is essential.

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

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