BMW 3 F31 Touring Boot Trunk Lid Tailgate Panel Black Sapphire Metallic - 475

Visual condition of the part

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

The BMW 3 F31 Touring Tailgate in Black Sapphire Metallic is an original body part designed for installation on the rear of the 3 Series Touring. This product, from the Tailgates and Rear Lids category, ensures a factory fit, a cohesive body appearance, and maintains the correct geometry of the vehicle's rear, which is important for both aesthetics and tailgate functionality.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7314180-BS
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7314180
• Substitutable numbers: 41007314180, 7314180, BG
• Weight: 150
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Color: Black Sapphire Metallic - 475
• Category: Boot & Hatch Lids

Intended Use and Fitment for BMW 3 F31 Touring

The offered BMW 3 F31 Touring Tailgate is structurally prepared for installation on the rear of the Touring body type. Its placement on the vehicle is at the rear, ensuring full integration with the factory body line, seals, hinges, and tailgate lock designed for this model. By maintaining the original geometry, this part allows for proper lid closure, correct edge alignment, and proper cooperation with the lighting and other components of the rear body.

Black Sapphire Metallic – 475 Color and Visual Appeal

The tailgate is finished in Black Sapphire Metallic – 475 paint, characteristic of many BMW 3 Series configurations. The metallic black provides an elegant, understated look that complements both light and dark styling accents. Using the original color significantly simplifies matching the part to the vehicle's existing paintwork, reducing the scope of potential paintwork and speeding up the process of restoring a cohesive body appearance.

Technical Characteristics and Performance Features

The tailgate is part of the body's structural elements that must maintain adequate rigidity and stability during daily use. The product has a defined weight, which translates to proper interaction with the gas struts, hinges, and closing mechanism. This allows for smooth opening and closing of the tailgate without excessive strain on the hardware. The part is designed as an original BMW component, which promotes the maintenance of factory mounting gaps, proper seal fit, and adequate protection of the luggage compartment from water and dirt.

Condition, Origin, and Application in Repairs

The offered tailgate is a used original BMW part, meaning it comes from a disassembly and retains the manufacturer's factory specifications. This type of component is particularly useful for accident repairs, replacing damaged body parts, or restoring the full functionality of the vehicle's rear after corrosion or other operational damage. Using an original tailgate helps minimize the risk of fitment issues, which are common with lower-precision aftermarket replacements.

Application in Restorations and Upgrade Projects

The Black Sapphire Metallic tailgate is also well-suited for restoration projects and for refreshing the body of older BMW 3 F31 Touring models. Replacing a worn or damaged lid with an original part can improve the overall appearance of the car, increase the trunk's sealing, and prepare the vehicle for further bodywork and painting. If you are planning a broader modernization of your car and want to better understand how used body components can rejuvenate a vehicle, it is worth reading the article Second Life for a Youngtimer – How Used Car Parts Rejuvenate Cars from 1998–2012.

Related BMW Body Parts

For comprehensive repairs of the BMW 3 Series Touring rear body, other parts from the same group are often replaced, such as additional covers, panels, or other rear lids, to maintain the visual and structural consistency of the entire tailgate assembly. In such cases, if you need a wider selection of similar components for this model, check the available parts in the BMW Tailgates and Rear Lids category.