BMW E60 LCI Trunk Boot Lid Tailgate Carbonschwarz Carbon Black Metallic - 416

Visual condition of the part

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

BMW E60 LCI Trunk Boot Lid Tailgate Carbonschwarz Carbon Black Metallic - 416 is an original body part from the Trunk lids and rear category, designed for installation at the rear of the vehicle. The paint in the Carbonschwarz Metallic - 416 shade helps maintain color consistency of the bodywork and makes it easier to match the factory finish of the facelifted (LCI) BMW 5 Series.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7168761-CAR
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7168761
• Substitutable numbers: 41627168761, 7168761
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Color: Carbonschwarz Metallic - 416
• Category: Boot & Hatch Lids

Purpose and BMW compatibility

The presented trunk lid has been designed specifically for the rear section of the facelifted (LCI) BMW 5 Series E60 generation. Its placement at the rear of the vehicle ensures proper fitment with the lights, bumper, and fender lines, which is particularly important for post-accident repairs or replacing corroded components.

Its original BMW origin facilitates the maintenance of factory assembly gaps, correct geometry, and compatibility with factory hinges, locks, and mounting hardware, which remain the responsibility of the user or the workshop.

Carbonschwarz Metallic - 416 color and paint benefits

The trunk lid is finished in Carbonschwarz Metallic - 416, a characteristic dark metallic black used by BMW. In many cases, this shade allows for limiting the scope of paint work to just polishing or minor touch-ups, provided the condition of the paint coating on the vehicle is similar.

For body and paint workshops, this means:

• easier color matching to the existing paint on the body,
• the possibility of shortening repair time thanks to the ready-made metallic coating,
• maintaining a consistent aesthetic of the rear of the vehicle without the need for a full repaint of the component.

Structural characteristics and assembly

As an item from the Trunk lids and rear category, the trunk lid is responsible for the proper closing of the cargo space, cooperation with the lock and seals, as well as maintaining the correct body lines. The design intended for installation at the rear of the vehicle allows for the use of factory mounting points, which facilitates work for service centers specializing in the BMW brand.

The product is offered as used, which in practice means it comes from disassembly and may show signs of wear typical for body parts, yet it retains the functionality required for further use after proper installation and any necessary preparatory work.

Practical application and benefits of replacement

Replacing the trunk lid in a BMW E60 LCI is particularly recommended in the case of mechanical damage, deformation after a collision, or advanced corrosion. Using an original trunk lid in Carbonschwarz Metallic allows you to:

• restore the correct geometry of the rear body section,
• ensure the proper operation of the lock and trunk seals,
• maintain the aesthetic appearance of the vehicle in line with the factory BMW design.

For users who value the visual and technical consistency of their vehicle, using an original body part is a more predictable solution than installing replacements with uncertain geometry.

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 lids, reinforcements, or mounting elements, check the available parts in the BMW Trunk lids and rear category.

Additional technical support and knowledge

When working on the bodywork, there is often a need to refresh other visual elements of the vehicle as well, such as wheels. To better plan the scope of renovation and choose the appropriate regeneration technology, it is worth using the practical advice available in the article Used wheels like new: a guide to buying and refurbishing alloy wheels, which helps to approach the topic of car appearance renewal consciously.