BMW 3 Series E46 Compact Trunk Boot Lid Tailgate Silbergrau Silver Grey - A08

BMW 3 Series E46 Compact Trunk Boot Lid Tailgate Silbergrau Silver Grey - A08 is an original body component from the Tailgates group, designed for the 3 Series E46 models. Finished in the factory Silbergrau Metallic – A08 color, it allows for a visually consistent repair of the rear body section without the need for a full repaint of the entire trunk lid.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7117996-SBG
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7117996
• Substitutable numbers: 41627117996, 7117996, 41627016413, 7016413, 41627016412, 7016412
• Color: Silbergrau Metallic - A08
• Category: Tailgates

Purpose and fitment for BMW E46

The presented tailgate has been designed specifically for the BMW E46 body structure, maintaining factory mounting points for hinges, the lock, and accessory installation. As a result, the installation process is predictable, ensuring the correct geometry of the rear body section and proper operation of the trunk locking mechanism.

Its original BMW origin ensures alignment with the body lines, correct contours, and compatibility with factory seals and trim elements. This solution is particularly beneficial for post-accident repairs, where precise fitment and maintaining factory panel gaps are essential.

Silbergrau Metallic A08 color and paint aspects

The tailgate is finished in Silbergrau Metallic - A08, a color characteristic of many BMW E46 units. For users whose vehicle has the same paint code, this provides a significant advantage during repair – in many cases, only minor correction or polishing is required instead of a full repaint of the component.

The metallic Silbergrau shade effectively masks minor color variations resulting from daily use, which is beneficial when matching it to the remaining body panels. In practice, this helps shorten the time required for body and paint work and limits the scope of intervention on adjacent body parts.

Characteristics of the used component

The tailgate comes from the used original parts segment, which in practice means maintaining the factory construction and material at a more favorable cost compared to a new component. This type of component is particularly attractive for maintenance repairs and restoring a vehicle to working order after a collision, where functionality and correct body geometry are the priority.

As a used part, the tailgate may show signs of normal wear, yet it retains its structural integrity and mounting purpose. For body shops and individual users, this means a predictable scope of preparation before installation – from standard preparatory work to potential local paint touch-ups.

Identification parameters and documentation compliance

The product has an assigned SKU and OEM part number, as well as relevant interchangeable numbers, which facilitates verification of compatibility with a specific BMW E46 body version. This allows for precise matching of the tailgate to the vehicle variant using parts catalogs or service documentation.

Information regarding the condition and clear color designation allows for a quick assessment of the component's suitability for the planned repair, both in technical and visual terms. This is especially important for workshops that need to minimize the risk of selecting the wrong part.

Integration with other BMW Tailgate components

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the rear body section in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as panels, reinforcements, or additional components, check out the available parts in the BMW Tailgates category.

For users preparing their car for the autumn-winter season, especially after previous body repairs, a guide on checking body components and accessories before low temperatures may be helpful – you can find more practical tips in the article Winter essentials: which used car parts are worth checking and replacing before the frost?.