BMW F12 Boot Trunk Lid Hinge Right O/S Tanzanite Blue Metallic - X10 7228174

The BMW F12 Boot Trunk Lid Hinge Right O/S Tanzanite Blue Metallic is an original body component designed for the precise guidance and support of the trunk lid. Thanks to its factory design, it ensures the correct opening and closing geometry of the lid, which translates into stable mechanism operation and even load distribution. This is a used component from the Gas springs, locks, hinges and other parts group, which allows for a technically correct repair without interfering with the body structure.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7228174-TAN
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7228174
• Substitutable numbers: 7228174
• Location on the vehicle: Right
• Color: Tanzanite Blue Metallic - X10
• Category: Lift Supports, Latches, Hinges & Additional Parts

Purpose and function of the component

The presented hinge is designed for installation on the right side of the trunk lid in the BMW F12 model. It is responsible for guiding the movement of the lid, working in conjunction with other mounting elements and gas springs. A properly selected hinge reduces stress within the bodywork and mounts, which minimizes the risk of sheet metal deformation and leaks in the trunk area. The original design ensures that factory mounting points are maintained, so there is no need for modifications or hole adjustments. This solution is particularly beneficial for accident repairs, where restoring the original body geometry is essential.

Color and paint matching

The element is finished in Tanzanite Blue Metallic – X10, characteristic of the premium BMW paint palette. For many users, this means the possibility of limiting paint work, especially when the repaired vehicle has the same paint code. The hinge in this shade allows for aesthetic integration into the existing lid bodywork and maintains visual consistency of the rear part of the vehicle. The metallic paint coating is factory-prepared for resistance to weather conditions and typical operational loads, which helps maintain a stable appearance of the element in the long term.

Benefits of using an original BMW hinge

Using an original trunk lid hinge in a BMW F12 brings a number of practical technical benefits:

• maintaining the factory geometry of opening and closing the lid,
• secure guidance of the trunk lid without excessive play,
• compatibility with original gas springs and locks,
• visual consistency thanks to the matching paint color. For users who prioritize durable solutions, it is important that an original element from this construction group usually works better with other body components than random replacements. This facilitates lid adjustment, closing, and maintaining even gaps between body panels.

Condition, origin and use in repairs

The offered hinge is a used part, sourced from a dismantled BMW vehicle. Such components are popular choices for repairs where a combination of reasonable costs and original build quality is important. In practice, this allows for restoring the correct operation of the trunk lid without the need to invest in expensive new parts. If you are planning a wider range of work in the rear body area – including, for example, replacing gas springs, locks, or additional mounts – it is particularly important to use components with factory specifications, which facilitates subsequent adjustment and service.

Repair expansion and selection of related elements

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the trunk lid area in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as additional hinges, support springs, or lock mechanisms, check the available parts in the BMW gas springs, locks, hinges and other parts category. When selecting used body elements, it is worth being guided not only by price but also by origin and compliance with factory specifications. You can read more about this approach to servicing using original parts from dismantling in the article: Reliability and dynamics in Seat models: how to reduce repair costs by choosing factory parts from dismantling?.

Summary

The BMW F12 Boot Trunk Lid Hinge Right O/S Tanzanite Blue Metallic is a practical solution for users who want to restore the correct operation of the trunk lid while maintaining factory quality and aesthetics. The original design, compatibility with other system elements, and matching paint make this component a solid base for a professional repair of the rear body of a BMW F12.