BMW F10 Trunk Lid Tailgate Hinge Left N/S Imperial Brillant Blue - A89 7204237

The BMW F10 Trunk Lid Hinge Left is an original body part from the Trunk Lids & Rear category, designed for precise guidance and support of the trunk lid. A used, factory hinge ensures the correct geometry for opening and closing the lid, which translates to safe and predictable mechanism operation. Thanks to the factory color Imperial Blue Metallic - A89, it forms a cohesive structural element for BMW F10 models in this shade.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7204237-IBB
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7204237
• Substitutable numbers: 7204237, 41627204237
• Location on the vehicle: Left
• Color: Imperial Blue Metallic - A89
• Category: Boot & Hatch Lids

Purpose and Function of the Trunk Lid Hinge

The left trunk lid hinge in the BMW F10 is responsible for stable lid guidance and load transfer during opening and closing. A correctly selected part:

• maintains the correct position of the lid relative to the body,
• minimizes stress within the lid and fenders,
• reduces the risk of edges rubbing against adjacent components,
• works in conjunction with actuators and the trunk lock.

By using an original hinge dedicated to the BMW F10, the factory kinematics of the lid's movement are preserved, which is important for both daily use and subsequent body adjustments.

Vehicle Placement and Fitment

The presented part is intended for the left side of the vehicle, which is crucial when selecting parts for a specific car. The hinge's design is optimized for the BMW F10 body geometry, ensuring that:

• it fits factory mounting points,
• it allows for correct alignment of gaps between the lid and fenders,
• it facilitates service adjustments of the trunk lid's position.

Using an original part from this series helps avoid problems typical of aftermarket alternatives, such as minor dimensional deviations or the need for additional modifications to the mountings.

Imperial Blue Metallic - A89 Color

The hinge is finished in the Imperial Blue Metallic - A89 color, used by the factory at BMW. For vehicles in the same shade, this means:

• visual consistency with other body elements,
• reduced need for additional painting,
• easier matching for accident repairs or bodywork corrections.

In the case of renovation work on the rear of the vehicle, maintaining the original color of structural elements facilitates quality control of repairs and subsequent diagnosis of any interventions.

Characteristics of a Used OEM Part

As a used part, the BMW F10 trunk lid hinge comes from vehicle disassembly and retains the manufacturer's factory specifications. This means that:

• the construction corresponds to original BMW standards,
• the geometry and mounting points are compatible with the F10 body,
• the part can be used for both ongoing repairs and the reconstruction of the rear of the vehicle.

Choosing an original hinge from disassembly is a technically safe solution, especially where the repeatability of trunk lid settings and compatibility with other rear body components are important.

Fitment within Category and Additional Information

If you are planning a comprehensive repair of the rear of your BMW and also need other parts related to the trunk opening mechanism, lid adjustment, or rear body structure, check the available parts in the BMW Trunk Lids & Rear category.

To better understand the impact of precisely functioning body elements on vehicle handling and driving comfort, a material describing the interaction of body components with the chassis and steering system may be helpful – you can find more practical information in the article Steering System and Power Steering – How They Work and What Fails?.