BMW 7 E65 Japan Tailgate Trunk Lid Finisher Licence Holder Alpine White 300

BMW 7 E65 Japan Tailgate Trunk Lid Finisher Licence Holder Alpine White is an original body component designed for installation in the front area of the vehicle, finished in Alpine White 3. Maintained in factory geometry and paint, it allows for an aesthetically pleasing and technically correct restoration of the body lines, ensuring a consistent appearance with the remaining body panels. This is a practical solution for users who want to maintain compliance with BMW factory specifications and avoid fitment issues.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7042952-AW
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7042952
• Substitutable numbers: 51137042952, 7042952, BG
• Location on the vehicle: Front
• Color: Alpinweiss 3 - 300
• Category: Bumpers & Reinforcements

Purpose and function of the component

The described license plate finisher is designed for installation on the BMW 7 Series E65 generation model in the Japanese specification. As a component from the Bumpers and reinforcements group, it works with other front assembly components, creating a stable and orderly mount for the license plate and finishing the edge of the trunk lid. The design developed by the vehicle manufacturer ensures proper fitment with adjacent panels and the maintenance of factory mounting gaps.

Color and paint matching

The component is finished in the Alpine White 3 shade, which allows for maintaining a uniform body color on BMW vehicles painted in this color code. This reduces the need for full repainting, and in many cases, only corrective work or polishing is sufficient to achieve a consistent visual effect. This is a particularly beneficial solution for post-accident repairs and restoring the vehicle to a condition consistent with the manufacturer's original specifications.

Technical characteristics and installation

The license plate finisher has been designed as a component dedicated to a specific generation of the BMW 7 Series, which translates into precise fitment to factory mounting points. The design provides for integration with the front body assembly, ensuring that the installation proceeds in an orderly manner and does not require body modifications. The used nature of the part means that the component comes from dismantling, which in practice allows for maintaining the original geometry and compatibility with BMW's factory design solutions.

Benefits of using an original BMW component

Using an original license plate finisher in Alpine White 3 allows you to maintain the stylistic consistency of the vehicle's front and avoid fitment problems typical of aftermarket replacements. The original part from the Bumpers and reinforcements group supports the correct alignment of body lines, which is important both aesthetically and functionally, especially when precisely mounting adjacent elements. Choosing a used OEM component is also a way to reduce repair costs while maintaining high manufacturing quality.

Repair expansion and selection of related components

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the bumper area in your BMW and need other components from the same group, such as reinforcements, beams, or additional covers, check out the available parts in the BMW Bumpers and reinforcements category.

When planning broader work on the body or chassis, it is worth considering the use of proven recycled parts to optimize the repair budget while maintaining an appropriate level of safety and functionality – you can find more practical tips in the article Brake calipers under the microscope: How to effectively reduce the cost of brake system repairs.