BMW E91 LCI Touring Boot Trunk Lid Tailgate Rear Black Sapphire - 475

Visual condition of the part

Possible scratches and paint chips – condition as shown in the product photos.

BMW E91 LCI Touring Boot Trunk Lid Tailgate Rear Black Sapphire is an original body component designed for installation on the rear of the 3 Series Touring facelift model. This used, factory-original tailgate ensures a proper fit to the body lines, maintains trunk seal integrity, and provides a consistent paint finish in the Black Sapphire Metallic - 475 shade. It is a practical solution for accident repairs, corrosion correction, or completing a Touring body build.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7209702-BS1
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7209702
• Substitutable numbers: 41627209702, 7209702
• Weight: 150
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Color: Black Sapphire Metallic - 475
• Category: Tailgates

Purpose and fitment

The presented BMW E91 LCI Touring Boot Trunk Lid Tailgate Rear Black Sapphire is a body component mounted at the rear of the vehicle, responsible for closing the luggage compartment and ensuring the correct alignment of seals and hinges. Its original BMW origin guarantees dimensional compatibility with factory mounting points, which facilitates installation and allows for maintaining factory gaps between body panels.

The tailgate is designed for use in facelift (LCI) models, which is crucial for compatibility with the shape of the lights, bumper, and trim strips. As a result, after replacement, it is possible to maintain the consistent geometry of the rear body section without the need for additional modifications.

Black Sapphire Metallic color – benefits for repairs

The factory color Black Sapphire Metallic - 475 is a popular, dark metallic paint used on many BMW 3 Series E91 models. Using a tailgate in the same shade often allows for limiting the scope of painting to minor touch-ups, which reduces repair time and labor costs. For body shops, this means faster vehicle turnaround, and for the user – a more predictable visual result.

The metallic paint works well with the factory protective body coating, and proper surface preparation by a painter allows for an aesthetic blend with adjacent elements, such as the fenders or the rear bumper.

Component characteristics and installation

The tailgate belongs to the Tailgates group, which are structural elements responsible for closing the luggage compartment and interacting with the lock, actuators, and lighting system. Its location at the rear of the vehicle requires maintaining appropriate rigidity and correct alignment relative to the hinges to ensure smooth opening and closing, as well as even seal adhesion.

The component has a specific weight, which is important when planning installation – in practice, it is recommended to have it installed by two people or with the use of appropriate supports to avoid stress on the hinges and seals. Proper installation affects the comfort of using the trunk, prevents rattling while driving, and ensures proper water drainage around the tailgate area.

Why choose a used OEM BMW tailgate

Choosing a used OEM BMW component is a reasonable compromise between cost and quality. An original tailgate retains factory geometry, which makes it easier to set gaps and minimizes the risk of closing issues. For workshops, this means less time spent on adjustments, and for the vehicle owner – a more predictable final result.

A used body component also helps reduce the environmental footprint of the repair – reusing an original part reduces the demand for new components and the energy required to manufacture them. This is a practical solution for both accident repairs and the restoration of older BMW 3 Series Touring models.

Expanding the repair of the BMW rear body section

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

To better plan the scope of body and paint work and shorten the vehicle's downtime at the service center, it is worth checking out practical tips regarding the use of used OEM components – you can find them in the article Availability of car parts off-the-shelf vs. repair time – how used OEM parts shorten workshop stays?.