BMW X3 Series E83 Rear Boot Trunk Lid Tailgate Boot Lid Titansilber Titan Silver

BMW X3 Series E83 Rear Boot Trunk Lid Tailgate Boot Lid Titansilber Titan Silver is an original body component from the Tailgates category, designed for installation at the rear of the vehicle. Finished in the factory Titansilber Metallic - 354 color, it allows for a visually and technically consistent body repair following a collision or corrosion. This used OEM component is a sensible choice for a professional BMW X3 E83 body restoration.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 3452197-TS2
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 3452197
• Substitutable numbers: 41003452197, 3452197, 41623404957 41003420820, 3404957, 3420820
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Color: Titansilber Metallic - 354
• Category: Tailgates

Purpose and fitment for BMW X3 E83

The presented tailgate has been designed specifically for the BMW X3 E83 model and is mounted at the rear of the vehicle. Thanks to a design compliant with factory BMW standards, the correct mounting points for hinges, struts, and the lock are preserved, which facilitates installation and the adjustment of body gaps. The original stampings and panel geometry ensure proper fitment against the fenders, bumper, and roof, which is important for both aesthetics and the tightness of the trunk.

Titansilber Metallic – 354 color and paintwork aspect

The tailgate comes in the Titansilber Metallic - 354 color, used as a factory finish on many BMW X3 E83 units. For users owning a car in the same shade, this means the possibility of limiting or simplifying paintwork. In practice, polishing and potential local coating matching are often sufficient, which shortens repair time and reduces costs compared to fully painting a new, raw component.

Characteristics of the used OEM component

The tailgate comes from dismantling, which means it is an original BMW component with parameters consistent with factory specifications. A used body component is a good solution for post-accident repairs when the priority is maintaining factory geometry, compatibility with accessories, and predictable behavior during installation. Compared to aftermarket replacements, an OEM component usually works better with existing seals, hinges, and lock installations.

Application in post-accident repairs and restoration

This tailgate will prove effective both for typical repairs after a rear-end collision and for body restoration involving corrosion spots or mechanical damage. In body and paint shops, used OEM components are often chosen as a compromise between cost and fitment quality. Using an original tailgate facilitates:

• recreating the correct gaps between body elements,
• ensuring proper closing and operation of the trunk lock,
• maintaining a consistent stylistic line of the vehicle's rear section.

Integration with other BMW body components

The tailgate works with factory rear equipment such as the glass, seals, hinges, struts, or license plate lighting (mounted separately). Thanks to the preservation of the original design, it is possible to transfer equipment from the damaged tailgate without the need for modifications. This is significant from the perspective of workshop labor time and the risk of accessory fitment issues.

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 additional covers, panels, or other tailgates, check the available parts in the BMW Tailgates category.

More practical tips regarding the selection of body components from dismantling, installation procedures, and typical problems during post-accident repairs can be found in the article Bodywork and chassis – post-accident repairs using dismantled parts.