BMW 3 Series 2 E92 Coupé Tailgate Boot Lid Rear Lid Black Sapphire Metallic 475

The BMW 3 Series 2 E92 Coupé Tailgate Boot Lid Rear Lid Black Sapphire Metallic 475 in Black Sapphire Metallic is an original body component from the Tailgates group, designed for installation at the rear of the vehicle. It provides a functional solution for post-accident repairs, bodywork and paint corrections, and the replacement of worn-out rear body components.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7168515-BS2
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7168515
• Substitutable numbers: 41617168515, 7168515
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Color: Black Sapphire Metallic - 475
• Category: Tail Lifts

Application and fitment for BMW 3 E92 Coupé

The presented tailgate is designed specifically for the E92 generation 3 Series coupé body style, intended for rear vehicle installation. Thanks to its factory geometry and precise panel profile, it ensures proper fitment with the fenders, rear bumper, and taillights, facilitating even panel gaps and stable lid closure.

The original body construction allows for the use of factory hinge, strut, and lock mounting points, which translates into predictable installation and reduces the need for additional bodywork modifications.

Black Sapphire Metallic color – an advantage for repairs

The tailgate is finished in Black Sapphire Metallic – 475, a color characteristic of many BMW 3 Series E92 units. For body shops and vehicle owners, this means the possibility of limiting painting work to spot repairs or blending, depending on the condition of the coating and the aesthetic requirements of the specific vehicle.

The metallic paint in the Black Sapphire Metallic shade fits well with the coupé's styling line, emphasizing the model's dynamic character and maintaining visual consistency with other body elements.

Technical and installation characteristics

The tailgate is designed for installation in the rear body zone, maintaining the factory hinge, strut, and lock layout. The panel construction allows for the transfer of original accessories, such as trim strips, emblems, or license plate lighting (depending on the specific vehicle configuration), which facilitates maintaining equipment consistency.

The part comes from a used vehicle, which is typical for original OEM body parts used in post-accident repairs. Such components are preferred by workshops due to their factory fit, predictable mounting points, and compatibility with the body line.

Benefits of using an original tailgate

• Factory fit for the BMW 3 Series E92 Coupé body, with no structural modifications required.
• Black Sapphire Metallic color – potential to reduce the scope of paint work.
• Original geometry and mounting points, facilitating the adjustment of gaps and closure.
• A solution particularly useful for post-accident repairs and replacing damaged rear vehicle components.

BMW Tailgates – expansion and modernization of the rear body section

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 trunk lids, supplementary panels, or compatible rear body components, check out the available parts in the BMW Tailgates category.

More about used OEM parts and repair time

When planning body repairs, it is worth considering the impact of the availability of original used components on the vehicle's downtime at the service center. To better plan the service process and costs, you can read an article describing how readily available OEM parts affect the speed of order completion: Availability of car parts off-the-shelf vs. repair time – how do used OEM parts shorten workshop stays?.