BMW Z4 E85 Rear Boot Trunk Lid Hinge Right O/S Black Sapphire - 475 7016180

BMW Z4 E85 Rear Boot Trunk Lid Hinge Right O/S Black Sapphire is an original body component designed for the rear section of the BMW roadster. Thanks to its factory design, it ensures precise guidance of the trunk lid, maintaining the correct geometry and smooth operation of the hinge. It is a practical solution for post-accident repairs, replacing worn-out components, or restoring the full functionality of the trunk lid.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7016180-BS
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7016180
• Substitutable numbers: 41627068282, 7068282, 7016180
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Right
• Part type: Boot Hinge
• Color: Black Sapphire Metallic - 475
• Category: Lift Supports, Latches, Hinges & Additional Parts

Purpose and function in the BMW Z4 E85 body

The presented hinge is dedicated to the rear, right side of the trunk lid in the BMW Z4 E85 model. It is responsible for stable support of the lid, controlling its movement during opening and closing, and proper positioning relative to the fenders and bumper. The factory design minimizes the risk of stress in the bodywork and reduces wear on cooperating components, such as gas struts or locks.

Black Sapphire Metallic color – visual matching

The hinge is finished in Black Sapphire Metallic – 475 paint, which makes it easy to match to bodywork in the same color. In many cases, this allows for reducing or completely skipping additional painting, which shortens repair time and reduces costs. At the same time, visual consistency of the lid edges, trunk recess, and adjacent body elements is maintained.

Benefits of using an original trunk lid hinge

Choosing an original trunk lid hinge for the BMW Z4 E85 translates into a number of practical advantages:

• secure fit to factory mounting points without structural modifications,
• maintenance of correct gaps between the lid and body elements,
• stable cooperation with the lock, gas struts, and seals,
• reduction of the risk of squeaking, rubbing, and accelerated corrosion in the mounting area. Thanks to this, rear body repair is more predictable, and the final effect is closer to factory assembly.

Category characteristics and expansion of the rear body zone

This element belongs to the Gas struts, locks, hinges, and other parts group, which are components responsible for the mechanics of opening and closing lids and covers. If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the rear body zone in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as additional hinges, trunk locks, or support struts, check the available parts in the Gas struts, locks, hinges, and other BMW parts category.

Used condition and application in BMW service

The offered hinge comes from dismantling, which makes it an attractive solution for service repairs where a combination of quality and reasonable cost is important. Original used body parts often maintain better geometry and durability than cheap replacements with simplified construction. If you want to learn more about the advantages of using original parts from dismantling for this brand, it is worth reading the article Retrofitting and servicing BMW models: most sought-after original used parts by brand enthusiasts.

Summary

BMW Z4 E85 Rear Boot Trunk Lid Hinge Right O/S Black Sapphire is a practical choice for rear body repairs, especially in vehicles in the same paint shade. The original design ensures proper lid guidance, correct fitment with the body, and predictable installation, which facilitates both post-accident repairs and the replacement of worn-out consumables.