BMW 3 SERIES E92 Coupé Tailgate Boot Lid Rear Lid Atlantikblau Atlantic Blue A13

BMW 3 SERIES E92 Coupé Tailgate Boot Lid Rear Lid Atlantikblau Atlantic Blue A13 is an original body component designed for the rear section of the vehicle. Thanks to the factory paint in the Atlantikblau Metallic shade, it provides a seamless complement to the body lines and helps maintain the characteristic look of the 3 Series coupé. This used OEM part is a sensible solution for accident repairs, bodywork corrections, or restoring the car to a near-factory condition.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7168515-ATL
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7168515
• Substitutable numbers: 41617168515, 7168515
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Color: Atlantikblau Metallic - A13
• Category: Tail Lifts

Purpose and fitment for BMW 3 E92 Coupé

The offered tailgate is dedicated to the rear body section of the BMW 3 Series E92 Coupé. The OEM construction ensures proper geometry, mounting points, and compatibility with factory hinges, locks, and accessory wiring, which facilitates installation in place of a damaged component.

By maintaining the original body shape, the tailgate supports the correct alignment of the roofline, fenders, and rear bumper, which is important for both aesthetics and the proper fitment of adjacent body panels.

Atlantikblau Metallic A13 color and visual appeal

The factory Atlantikblau Metallic – A13 paint is a distinctive metallic shade of blue used by BMW, which effectively highlights the sporty silhouette of the coupé body. Using the original color often allows for minimizing the scope of paintwork or focusing only on local touch-ups.

The metallic paint coating improves light reflection and gives the body a more dynamic character, which is particularly visible on the large surface of the tailgate. For owners who care about the visual consistency of the car, this is a practical solution when replacing a damaged part.

Characteristics of the used OEM component

The tailgate comes from a vehicle dismantling process, ensuring it retains the manufacturer's factory specifications. A used body component is a good choice for repairs where cost-effectiveness is important, while still requiring original fitment and compliance with BMW's stylistic lines.

Compared to aftermarket replacements, an original tailgate from dismantling usually works better with the existing trunk structure, seals, and lighting, which translates into proper closing, tightness, and a reduction in additional adjustment work after installation.

Benefits of installing an original tailgate

Replacing the tailgate with an original component in Atlantikblau Metallic offers a number of practical benefits:

• preservation of the factory body line characteristic of the BMW 3 E92 Coupé,
• reduction in the scope of painting thanks to color compatibility with the manufacturer's palette,
• better fitment with adjacent body panels compared to many aftermarket replacements,
• the ability to restore the car's aesthetics after a collision or corrosion of the rear body section.

For users planning long-term vehicle operation, this is a solution that helps maintain the car's value and its consistent, factory appearance.

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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 elements, check out the available parts in the BMW Loading Tailgates category.

More about the use of parts from dismantling

If you are interested in the wider use of branded recycled components in your car and want to better understand how they affect comfort and vehicle value, take a look at the article Interior metamorphosis: how branded seats from dismantling improve comfort and car value. This is a good supplement to your knowledge when planning a broader vehicle modernization using original used parts.