Trunk Lid Tailgate BMW F30 F80 M3 Rear Boot Lid Melbourne Red Metallic - A75

Visual condition of the part

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

Trunk Lid Tailgate BMW F30 F80 M3 Rear Boot Lid Melbourne Red Metallic - A75 is an original body component from the Trunk lids and tailgates category, designed for installation at the rear of the vehicle. The Melbourne Red Metallic - A75 paint finish provides a distinctive, dynamic look and ensures a seamless match with the factory vehicle color. This is an ideal solution for users looking to restore the correct rear geometry of the car after a collision or replace a worn-out trunk lid with a proven, reliable part.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7288757-MRT1
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7288757
• Substitutable numbers: 41007288757, 7288757, BG
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Color: Melbourne Red Metallic - A75
• Category: Boot & Hatch Lids

Purpose and fitment

The presented trunk lid has been designed specifically for the BMW F30 series body and is mounted at the rear of the vehicle. As a part from the Trunk lids and tailgates category, it ensures proper alignment with the fenders, bumper, and taillights, which is crucial for both aesthetics and the sealing of the luggage compartment.

The original origin of the component helps maintain factory mounting gaps, correct closing, and compatibility with accessories attached to the lid, such as hinges, actuators, or the wiring harness (if applicable to the specific vehicle configuration).

Color and paint coating

The trunk lid is finished in Melbourne Red Metallic - A75, a color characteristic of sporty BMW configurations. The metallic paint coating provides uniform light reflection and harmonizes well with the body lines of the F30 series.

For many users, this means the possibility of installation without the need for full repainting, provided the condition of the coating and the shade match with the rest of the bodywork are satisfactory. In the case of comprehensive body and paint repairs, the trunk lid can serve as a solid base for repainting in the same or a different color from the manufacturer's palette.

Characteristics of the used component

The trunk lid comes from the secondary market, which in practice allows for combining a favorable purchase cost with the preservation of the original BMW construction. A used body component is a good solution for post-accident repairs when the priority is to restore the correct rear geometry of the vehicle and the functionality of the trunk on a reasonable budget.

Compared to non-factory replacements, an original BMW trunk lid usually works better with factory mounting points, which facilitates bodywork and adjustment of the position relative to adjacent body panels.

Application in body repairs

Replacing the trunk lid is a typical stage of repair after a rear-end collision or in cases of advanced corrosion. Using an original trunk lid for the BMW F30 helps to:

• restore proper closing and sealing of the luggage compartment,
• recreate the body line in accordance with factory specifications,
• maintain visual consistency with other body elements in Melbourne Red Metallic - A75.

For body and paint shops as well as individual users, this means predictable installation and fewer corrections when setting gaps and adjusting the lock.

Repair expansion – related components

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 additional lids, rear panels, or trunk covers, check the available parts in the BMW Trunk lids and tailgates category.

To better plan the scope of service work on the vehicle, including the selection of components by catalog numbers, the article describing diagnostics and selection of elements by OEM numbers may be helpful – you can find it here: Fuel system – injectors, pumps, and fuel tank: maintenance and regeneration.