BMW F11 Tailgate Trunk Boot Lid Tailgate Sophistograu Grey Metallic - A90

Visual condition of the part

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

BMW F11 Tailgate Trunk Boot Lid Tailgate Sophistograu Grey Metallic - A90 is an original body component from the Tailgates and rear lids category, designed for installation in the rear section of the BMW 5 Series F11. Finished in the factory color Sophistograu Grey Metallic - A90, it allows for an aesthetically pleasing and technically correct replacement of a damaged tailgate without the need for costly repainting of the entire part.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7265999-SOP
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7265999
• Substitutable numbers: 41627265999, 7265999, 41627206549, 7206549, BG
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Color: Sophistograu Grey Metallic - A90
• Category: Boot & Hatch Lids

Purpose and fitment

The presented tailgate is designed as a body component mounted in the rear area of the vehicle, maintaining the factory mounting points and geometry characteristic of the BMW F11. This ensures precise alignment with the fenders, bumper, and glass, which facilitates the adjustment of panel gaps and preserves the original body lines.

Its original BMW origin promotes compatibility with factory hinges, actuators, locks, and equipment wiring, which reduces the need for additional modifications during installation.

Color and outer layer

The tailgate is finished in Sophistograu Grey Metallic - A90, a color characteristic of many BMW 5 Series F11 units. The metallic paint coating ensures visual consistency with a body in the same shade, which in practice can significantly limit the scope of any necessary paint work to local touch-ups or polishing.

For users who want to maintain the original look of the car after repairing the rear body section, using a tailgate in the same paint code is a beneficial solution in terms of both aesthetics and time.

Characteristics of the used component

The tailgate comes from the secondary market, which means it is a used part that retains its structural functionality. This type of part represents a reasonable compromise between repair costs and maintaining the original quality of the BMW bodywork. In practice, this allows for an economical reconstruction of the vehicle's rear zone after a collision or corrosion, while maintaining the factory design specifications.

Choosing an original, used tailgate is particularly beneficial in situations where the priority is to maintain proper body geometry, correct trunk closing, and compatibility with factory sealing elements.

Benefits of using an original tailgate

Using an original tailgate in a BMW F11 translates into a number of practical advantages:

• preservation of the factory body line and proper alignment of the trunk edges,
• easier adjustment of the lock and closing mechanism,
• color consistency due to paint code matching,
• reduction of body and paint work compared to replacement parts.

For users who care about maintaining the vehicle's value and the correct appearance of the rear body section, choosing such a component is a practical service solution.

BMW tailgates and rear lids – expansion and modernization

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the rear zone in your BMW and need other components from the same group, such as additional covers, panels, or supplementary trunk interior elements, check out the available parts in the BMW tailgates and rear lids category.

Additional technical information and tips

When replacing the tailgate, it is worth paying attention to the correct adjustment of the gaps between body elements, proper regulation of the lock, and checking the condition of seals and equipment mounts. In the case of cars equipped with advanced comfort or safety systems, installing an original tailgate makes it easier to maintain the proper operation of these solutions after the repair.

If you are also interested in the impact of body components and equipment on exhaust system performance and want to expand your knowledge about components used in BMWs, take a look at the article Performance exhaust system: used manifolds and sports catalytic converters on the road, where you will find practical tips on selecting parts from the secondary market.