Front Grille BMW E65 E66 E67 Bumper Kidney Trim Ring Chrome Right O/S 7145740

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

Front Grille BMW E65 E66 E67 Bumper Kidney Trim Ring Chrome Right O/S is an original front-end component designed for installation on the right side of luxury BMW 7 Series sedans of the E65, E66, and E67 generations. The chrome finish ensures a consistent look with the factory front styling, and using an OEM part allows you to maintain proper fitment and aesthetics without the need for cheaper aftermarket replacements. It is a practical solution for post-collision repairs, replacing a damaged kidney grille, or refreshing the vehicle's front end.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7145740-1
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7145740
• Substitutable numbers: 7145740, 51137145740, KD
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Right
• Color: Chrome
• Category: Grilles

Purpose and fitment for the BMW 7 Series

The presented kidney grille trim ring is designed specifically for BMW E65, E66, and E67 models, which translates to a perfect fit with the hood, bumper, and other grille components. The front – right placement allows for the precise replacement of only the damaged ring, without interfering with the left side or other front-end components.

Thanks to a design compliant with BMW factory standards, installation is predictable and repeatable – the part fits the original mounting points, which reduces the risk of stress, looseness, or unsightly gaps.

Chrome finish and front-end aesthetics

The trim ring features a Chrome finish, characteristic of factory kidney grilles for this generation of the 7 Series. The chrome surface:

• emphasizes the prestigious character of the BMW front end,
• ensures consistency with the other side of the grille and decorative trim,
• allows for restoring the car's original appearance after mechanical damage or corrosion of the component.

Such a finish is particularly important in premium class vehicles, where the uniform look of the grille and radiator intake has a direct impact on the perception of the entire bodywork.

Characteristics of the used OEM part

The element comes from the Grilles and radiator intakes group and is a used part, which allows you to combine reasonable costs with the preservation of original geometry and material quality. In practice, this means:

• factory fitment for the BMW 7 Series E65/E66/E67 front end,
• maintaining the correct hood and bumper lines after installation,
• the ability to replace a single ring without the need to purchase a complete grille set.

The used Front Grille BMW E65 E66 E67 Bumper Kidney Trim Ring Chrome Right O/S is a good choice for accident repairs when both correct fitment and service budget control are important.

Technical function in the grille and radiator intake system

The kidney trim ring plays an important role in the front-end area – it stabilizes the grille slats, helps form the airflow channel to the radiator, and helps protect the front cooling system components from minor debris. A properly selected ring:

• maintains the appropriate rigidity of the entire kidney grille,
• prevents vibrations and unwanted noises while driving,
• limits the risk of additional damage to the hood and bumper at the contact point with the grille.

Thanks to this, replacing a damaged trim ring with an original part allows you to restore both the aesthetics and the proper operating conditions of the cooling system.

Expanding repairs within BMW grilles and radiator intakes

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the front-end zone in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as additional trim rings, decorative strips, or central kidney segments, check out the available parts in the BMW Grilles and radiator intakes category.

Support in sourcing used body components

For larger repairs, it pays to plan the purchase of several components at once – this allows you to better match the visual appearance of individual elements and optimize service costs. If you want to learn how to effectively source original used body and mechanical parts in one place, it is worth reading our guide: Comprehensive supply: from the engine to the smallest clip – how to source used car parts in one place?.