BMW X5 SERIES 1 E53 Trunk Lid Tailgate Boot Rear Schwarz 2 Black - 668

BMW X5 SERIES 1 E53 Trunk Lid Tailgate Boot Rear Schwarz 2 Black - 668 is an original body component designed for the rear of the vehicle. Thanks to its factory origin, it ensures precise fitment to the body structure and visual consistency with the lines of the first-generation X5 model. It is a practical solution for post-accident repairs, corrosion correction, or completing the vehicle body.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7126015-SCH1
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7126015
• Substitutable numbers: 41627008358 41627060657, 7008358, 7060657, 41627126015, 7126015, TS14411001
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Color: Schwarz 2 - 668
• Category: Boot & Hatch Lids

Purpose and fitment for BMW X5 E53

The offered tailgate is designed specifically for the BMW X5 E53 series, taking into account the body geometry, character lines, and factory mounting points. Its placement at the rear of the vehicle allows for maintaining the correct gap geometry between the bumper, lights, and roof, which is important for both aesthetic and functional reasons (sealing, proper closing, and lock operation).

The item belongs to the Tailgates and rear lids group, making it structurally prepared to work with factory hinges, actuators, and equipment mounted in this area of the body.

Schwarz 2 – 668 color and visual qualities

The tailgate is finished in the original Schwarz 2 – 668 paint, characteristic of many BMW X5 E53 units. For users who own a car in the same shade, this provides a real advantage in visual matching – in many cases, it allows for minimizing the scope of paintwork or focusing only on minor corrections.

The factory body color helps maintain a consistent look for the rear of the vehicle, which is essential for post-collision repairs, replacing corroded elements, or restoring the car to a more original visual state.

Characteristics of the used component

The tailgate is a used original part, which in practice means factory construction and compliance with the dimensions of the BMW X5 E53 body. This type of part is a good choice for cost-effective repairs, where the cost-to-quality ratio and maintaining the original body structure are important.

A used body component often allows avoiding problems typical of aftermarket replacements, such as inaccurate fitment or the need for additional mounting modifications. In the case of a tailgate, this is significant for the proper operation of the lock, seals, and any equipment elements mounted in this area.

Application in body and paint repairs

Replacing the tailgate is a typical stage of repairs after rear-end collisions, as well as in cases of advanced corrosion of the lower edges or internal stampings. Using an original tailgate in Schwarz 2 – 668 facilitates:

• restoring the factory body line at the rear of the car,
• maintaining the correct operation of the lock and hinges,
• reducing the scope of filling and edge fitting,
• shortening the preparation time for painting.

For body and paint shops as well as users completing the bodywork themselves, this is a practical solution allowing for an efficient and technically correct repair.

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 lids, panels, or covers, check the available parts in the BMW tailgates and rear lids category.

For drivers interested in optimizing maintenance costs and using used components in other areas of the vehicle, guide materials regarding economical operation and repairs may be useful. In this context, it is worth reading the article Volkswagen 1.9 TDI vs 1.4 TSI – evolution of VW engines and repair costs, which shows how to consciously approach the selection of used parts to reduce service expenses.