Trunk Lid BMW F20 F21 Rear Boot Tailgate Glacier Silber Silver Metallic - A83

Trunk Lid BMW F20 F21 Rear Boot Tailgate Glacier Silber Silver Metallic - A83 is an original body component designed for the rear section of the 1 Series hatchback. Thanks to the factory paint in the Glacier Silber Metallic shade, the tailgate provides a seamless complement to the body lines and allows for a technically correct repair of the vehicle's rear zone without the need for aftermarket replacements.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7305470-GSB
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7305470
• Substitutable numbers: 41007305470, 7305470
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Color: Glacier Silber Metallic - A83
• Category: Boot & Hatch Lids

Purpose and fitment for BMW 1 Series F20/F21

The presented tailgate is a body component designed specifically for the BMW 1 Series F20 and F21 generation models, mounted at the rear of the vehicle. The original panel geometry ensures proper alignment with the fenders, rear bumper, and roofline, which facilitates gap adjustment and maintains the factory structural rigidity.

By using a component from the Trunk lids and rear parts group sourced from BMW dismantling, dimensional compatibility with factory hinge, actuator, and lock mounting points is maintained. This simplifies bodywork and painting tasks and reduces assembly time compared to fitting aftermarket replacements.

Glacier Silber Metallic A83 color – repair benefits

The factory Glacier Silber Metallic – A83 paint is a popular metallic silver shade used by BMW, which effectively masks minor dirt and is visually neutral. Using a tailgate in the same color often allows for limiting the painting scope to the joining areas, which can reduce repair costs and time.

A uniform paint coating across the entire surface of the tailgate facilitates shade matching during potential blending of adjacent elements. For body and paint shops, this means a more predictable technological process and a lower risk of color discrepancies in the rear part of the body.

Characteristics of the used component

The tailgate is a used component, sourced from a dismantled BMW vehicle. Such components are frequently chosen for post-accident repairs when the priority is to maintain the original body structure while keeping to a reasonable budget. A used OEM tailgate usually fits the existing body geometry better than many aftermarket alternatives, which is important for proper closing and sealing of the rear part of the car.

Choosing an original, used tailgate is particularly beneficial in situations where maintaining the vehicle's factory character is desired, while optimizing repair costs while preserving correct mounting parameters is also important.

Application in body repairs and upgrades

The Trunk Lid BMW F20 F21 Rear Boot Tailgate Glacier Silber Silver Metallic - A83 is suitable for both standard post-accident repairs and for upgrading the rear section of a BMW F20/F21, e.g., after corrosion or wear-related damage. Thanks to the original design, it is possible to maintain the correct body line flow, which is significant for the vehicle's aerodynamics and aesthetics.

This element can also be used in restoration projects where it is important to use components compliant with BMW factory specifications, without interfering with the vehicle's load-bearing structure. Installation is performed at factory mounting points, which facilitates work for both professional workshops and experienced hobbyists.

Expanding BMW rear body repairs

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 tailgates, panels, or complementary parts, check out the available parts in the BMW trunk lids and rear parts category.

For those interested in the wider use of dismantled parts for visual and mechanical modifications, an article describing tuning using OEM components may serve as inspiration – you can find it here: Emotions and design – visual and mechanical tuning of a Seat using dismantled components.