BMW X3 E83 Aerokit Boot Trunk Lid Tailgate Cover Bluewater Metallic - 896

The BMW X3 E83 Aerokit Boot Trunk Lid Tailgate Cover Bluewater Metallic - 896 in Bluewater Metallic – 896 is an original body component designed for the rear section of the vehicle. It provides a solid foundation for professional post-accident repairs or aesthetic upgrades to the rear body area, ensuring a consistent look with the styling line of the BMW X3 E83. As a part from the Boot lids and rear parts category, it allows for the restoration of the factory geometry and functionality of the vehicle's rear.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 0395314
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 0395314
• Substitutable numbers: 51130395314, 0395314, 51130302745, 0302745, BG
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Color: Bluewater Metallic - 896
• Category: Boot & Hatch Lids

Purpose and fitment for the BMW X3 E83

The presented boot trunk lid cover has been designed specifically for the BMW X3 E83 model equipped with the Aerokit package. Its placement at the rear of the vehicle means that the component is responsible for both aesthetics and the proper closing and sealing of the luggage compartment. The OEM construction ensures correct body lines, compatibility with factory hinges, the lock, and other rear assembly components.

Bluewater Metallic – 896 color and aesthetic value

The factory paint Bluewater Metallic – 896 is a distinctive metallic shade of blue, often found on BMW X3 E83 units with a more dynamic configuration. Using the original color:

• facilitates matching with the existing body paintwork,
• reduces the scope of potential paint jobs,
• allows for maintaining a consistent, elegant appearance of the vehicle's rear.

For many users, it is important that maintaining color consistency with the rest of the bodywork positively influences the visual assessment of the car and its perception during future resale.

Component characteristics and use in repairs

As an item from the Boot lids and rear parts category, this cover performs several key technical functions:

• serves as a carrier for rear body equipment (glass, lock, potential trim strips and emblems),
• influences the correct alignment of body lines in the rear zone,
• enables the restoration of correct gaps and fitment after a collision or corrosion of the previous component.

The original BMW construction promotes precise installation and the preservation of factory mounting points. Thanks to this, the repair is predictable, and the final effect is closer to the manufacturer's standards than in the case of many aftermarket replacements.

Used condition and economic benefits

The boot trunk lid cover is offered as a used part, which allows for a significant reduction in repair costs compared to a new OEM component. For BMW X3 E83 owners, this means the possibility of combining original build quality with a reasonable service budget. In practice, a well-chosen used boot lid often represents an optimal compromise between durability, aesthetics, and the costs of the entire body and paint operation.

If you want to better understand how the selection of original used components affects the vehicle's value upon sale, it is worth checking out the guide: Original used parts vs. car resale price – how not to lose money?.

Expanding the BMW rear body zone

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

Choosing this BMW X3 E83 Aerokit Boot Trunk Lid Tailgate Cover Bluewater Metallic - 896 is a sensible solution for users who expect original geometry, a consistent look, and a technically correct base for further assembly and paint work on a BMW X3 E83 with the Aerokit package.