BMW E60 Rear Trunk Boot Tailgate Hinge Left N/S Le Mans Blau - 381 7034245

BMW E60 Rear Trunk Boot Tailgate Hinge Left N/S Le Mans Blau is an original body component designed for the rear section of the vehicle. Thanks to its precise fit to the BMW design, it ensures stable tailgate operation, correct geometry, and aesthetic integration with the body paint in the Le Mans Blau – 381 shade. This is a practical solution for replacing a damaged hinge or for post-accident repairs where compliance with factory specifications is essential.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7034245-LMB
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7034245
• Substitutable numbers: 7034245 41627111387, 41627116779, 7034245, 7111387
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Left
• Color: Le Mans Blau Metallic - 381
• Category: Boot & Hatch Lids

Purpose and fitment for BMW E60

The presented hinge is a body component designed for the rear of the vehicle, on the left side. The construction was developed specifically for the BMW E60 platform, which translates into proper alignment with the trunk lid, the body, and factory mounting points. As a result, installation is straightforward, without the need for modifications or adjustments.

Located in the rear zone of the vehicle, the hinge is responsible for the correct opening and closing of the tailgate, maintaining its alignment, and even load distribution. This is particularly important during frequent use of the trunk, where an incorrect component can cause stress, squeaking, or improper closing.

Color Le Mans Blau – 381 and visual aspect

The component is finished in the factory color Le Mans Blau – 381, characteristic of many sport-configured BMW models. Using the original paint shade makes it easier to maintain visual consistency of the body, which is important both for bodywork and paint repairs, as well as for maintaining the vehicle's aesthetics.

In the case of replacing a hinge on an already painted trunk lid, color matching helps reduce the scope of additional paint work. This is a practical solution for repairs where time, cost control, and the most faithful reproduction of the car's original appearance are prioritized.

Characteristics of the used component

The offered trunk hinge is a used part, which in practice means it comes from vehicle dismantling and retains the factory geometry and construction intended by the manufacturer. Such components are often chosen for repairs where the priority is compliance with the original design and a rational approach to the service budget.

Using an original hinge from the secondary market allows for maintaining proper tailgate operation while minimizing the risk of fitment issues typical of aftermarket replacements with imprecise dimensions. It is a sensible choice for BMW E60 body repairs, where both functionality and compliance with factory specifications matter.

Benefits of using an original tailgate hinge

• Factory fitment for the BMW E60 construction in the rear, left part of the body.
• Original Le Mans Blau – 381 color, facilitating paint consistency.
• Stable trunk lid guidance and correct operation of the opening mechanism.
• A sensible solution for post-accident repairs and replacing a damaged hinge.

Expanding repairs in the BMW tailgate area

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 hinges, brackets, or tailgate mounts, check out the available parts in the BMW Trunk lids and rear parts category.

Technical support and selection of body components

When planning broader bodywork, including not only hinges but also other external components, it is worth using reliable sources of knowledge regarding part selection and regeneration. Helpful materials include guides describing the renovation processes of body elements and the selection of components from the secondary market, such as the article Used rims like new: a guide to buying and refurbishing alloy wheels, which shows a practical approach to using used parts in a conscious and safe manner.