BMW 3 SERIES 3 E91 Trunk lid Tailgate Rear Back Boot Sparkling Graphite - A22

BMW 3 SERIES 3 E91 Trunk lid Tailgate Rear Back Boot Sparkling Graphite - A22 is an original body component designed for the rear of the 3 Series estate. Finished in Sparkling Graphite Metallic – A22, it allows for a consistent, aesthetic post-accident repair or replacement of a worn-out tailgate without the need for costly repainting of the entire part. Thanks to its factory fitment for the E91 body, it ensures proper rear vehicle geometry and correct operation of the trunk latch.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7166105-SG3
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7166105
• Substitutable numbers: 41627166105, 7166105, 41627152673, 7152673
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Color: Sparkling Graphite Metallic - A22
• Category: Tail Lifts

Purpose and fitment for BMW 3 E91

The offered tailgate is dedicated to the BMW 3 Series E91 generation estate and is mounted at the rear of the body. As a part from the Tailgates category, it has been designed for factory mounting points, which facilitates installation and helps maintain correct gaps between body panels. The original construction ensures compatibility with stock hinges, gas struts, locks, and the wiring harness that you transfer from your vehicle.

Sparkling Graphite Metallic – A22 color

The tailgate comes in Sparkling Graphite Metallic – A22, a color characteristic of many BMW 3 Series E91 units. For owners of cars in the same shade, this means the possibility of limiting paint work – in many cases, only local blending or polishing is sufficient to achieve a visually consistent effect. The metallic paint harmonizes well with the E91 body lines, emphasizing its dynamic yet understated character.

Characteristics of the used part

The tailgate is a used component, which in practice means real savings while maintaining original build quality. Compared to cheap aftermarket body parts, the factory BMW tailgate offers the correct sheet metal thickness, proper stampings, and dimensional accuracy, which translates into easier alignment and stable trunk closing. A used body part also carries a lower risk of issues with seal fitment or lock adjustment.

Use in body repairs

This type of tailgate is particularly useful for repairs after rear-end collisions, parking damage, or corrosion around the trunk lid. The original geometry helps restore the correct line of the rear body, which is important for both aesthetics and the tightness of the cargo area. Choosing a used OEM part allows for shorter repair times and limits the scope of body and paint work.

BMW Tailgates – expansion and completion

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, supplementary panels, or other tailgates, check out the available parts in the BMW Tailgates category.

More about choosing used body parts

When selecting a tailgate for a BMW 3 E91, it is worth consciously comparing used body parts with non-factory replacements – differences in build quality, fitment, and durability can be significant in the long run. If you want to better understand why original used body panels often prove to be a more favorable solution, read the article Post-accident repair of your car: why are used body parts a better choice than replacements?.