Boot Lid Tailgate BMW Z4 E85 Convertible Trunk Lid Stratus Pearl Metallic - 440

Visual condition of the part

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

Boot Lid Tailgate BMW Z4 E85 Convertible Trunk Lid Stratus Pearl Metallic is an original body component from the Boot lids and rear parts category, designed for BMW Z4 E85 generation models. The paint in the Stratus Grey Metallic – 440 shade helps maintain the color consistency of the bodywork and facilitates visual matching after repairing the rear section of the vehicle.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7068277-SRT
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7068277
• Substitutable numbers: 41627068277, 7068277, BG
• Color: Stratus Grey Metallic - 440
• Category: Boot & Hatch Lids

Purpose and fitment for BMW Z4 E85

The presented boot lid has been designed specifically for the BMW Z4 E85 roadster, maintaining the factory geometry, pressings, and body lines. This ensures that after installation, it is possible to achieve correct gaps between body panels, which is important for both aesthetics and the proper closing of the boot lid.

Its original BMW origin promotes proper alignment with hinges, the lock, and other rear body components, reducing the need for additional bodywork modifications.

Stratus Grey Metallic – 440 color

The lid is finished in Stratus Grey Metallic – 440 paint, characteristic of many BMW Z4 E85 units. Using the factory color increases the chance of limiting the scope of painting to potential touch-ups, which can shorten repair time and reduce costs.

For body and paint shops, this means more convenient work when matching the shade, and for the user – a visually consistent rear of the vehicle after replacing a damaged lid.

Characteristics of the used component

The boot lid comes from dismantling, which allows for preserving the original sheet metal structure and factory mounting points. A used component is a good solution for post-accident repairs when the priority is combining OEM quality with a reasonable purchase cost.

Compared to non-factory replacements, an original boot lid from dismantling usually works better with existing body elements, which facilitates position adjustment and achieving proper lid closure.

Application in bodywork and restoration repairs

Replacing the rear boot lid is a key stage in repairing rear body damage, such as collision dents or edge corrosion. Using an original component from the Boot lids and rear parts series allows for restoring the original structural rigidity in the rear wall area of the vehicle and ensuring correct body line alignment.

This type of component will work well both in professional body shops and in specialized workshops dealing with the restoration and rebuilding of the BMW Z4 E85, where compliance with factory specifications is essential.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the rear body zone in your BMW and need other components from the same group, such as boot lids, rear panels, or rear reinforcements, check the available parts in the BMW boot lids and rear parts category.

Additional technical support

For major body repairs, it is often also necessary to verify the condition of the suspension, especially after impacts to the rear of the vehicle. To better plan the scope of work and optimize costs, it is worth checking out the guide on diagnosis and economical repair of the chassis: Suspension knocking? Discover a clever way to restore factory handling precision without spending a fortune at the service center.