Genuine BMW 7 Series E65 E66 E67 Trunk Lid Boot Tailgate Black Sapphire - 475

Genuine BMW 7 Series E65 E66 E67 Trunk Lid Boot Tailgate Black Sapphire is an original body component from the Trunk lids and tailgates category, designed for installation in the rear section of the vehicle. The bare construction of the trunk lid allows for the flexible transfer of accessories from the previous component, which facilitates fitting to the specific configuration of the car. The paint in the Black Sapphire Metallic shade provides a consistent solution for BMW vehicles in this factory color.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7138460-BS
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7138460
• Substitutable numbers: 41627138460, 7138460
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Color: Black Sapphire Metallic - 475
• Category: Boot & Hatch Lids

Purpose and function of the BMW E65 E66 trunk lid

The presented trunk lid has been designed as a body component mounted in the rear section of the 7 Series E65/E66 generation limousines. It is responsible for tightly closing the luggage compartment, maintaining the correct body lines, and providing stable mounting for accessories such as hinges, locks, actuators, or the wiring harness – in accordance with the vehicle configuration to which the existing equipment will be transferred.

The bare construction of the trunk lid allows for the use of original additional components from the previous trunk, which is beneficial both in terms of cost and in maintaining the equipment specific to a given vehicle.

Black Sapphire Metallic color – visual matching

The trunk lid is factory-painted in Black Sapphire Metallic - 475, characteristic of many BMW 7 Series E65/E66 models. Thanks to this, during post-accident repairs or when replacing a corroded component, the scope of painting work can be limited, especially when the rest of the bodywork has retained the same shade.

The metallic black ensures consistency with the body's styling line while allowing for precise matching to BMW's factory finish standards, which is important both for aesthetic reasons and for the potential future resale of the vehicle.

Structural characteristics and installation

As an item from the Trunk lids and tailgates category, the trunk lid has been prepared for installation in the rear body zone, maintaining factory mounting points. This facilitates:

• correct alignment of gaps between body panels,
• stable mounting on hinges and load-bearing elements,
• transfer of the lock, actuators, and other accessories from the previous trunk lid.

This solution is particularly useful for repairs after rear-end collisions, where it is necessary to replace the trunk shell itself while retaining functional equipment components.

Condition of the item and use in repairs

The trunk lid comes from dismantling and is offered as a used body component. Such OEM parts are often chosen for post-accident repairs because they allow for maintaining factory geometry and material characteristics while reducing costs compared to new components. In practice, this means the possibility of performing repairs in accordance with the manufacturer's technology while maintaining a reasonable service budget.

Before installation, it is recommended to perform a standard verification of the surface condition, prepare for any potential painting work, and check the fitment to the vehicle body, in accordance with procedures used in professional body and paint workshops.

Support with selection and additional information

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the rear body zone in your BMW and need other components from the same group, such as panels, reinforcements, or additional parts, check the available parts in the BMW trunk lids and tailgates category.

When planning a post-accident repair using dismantled body parts, it is worth familiarizing yourself with practical tips regarding the selection and installation of such parts – you will find them in the article Bodywork and chassis – post-accident repairs using dismantled parts, which discusses procedures, examples of applications, and the most frequently asked questions related to this type of repair.