BMW F20 F21 Rear Tailgate Boot Trunk Lid Covering Schwarz 2 Black - 668

Visual condition of the part

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

BMW F20 F21 Rear Tailgate Boot Trunk Lid Covering Schwarz 2 Black is an original body component from the Doors and door panels category, designed for installation in the rear of the vehicle. Finished in the factory Schwarz 2 - 668 color, it allows for maintaining a consistent body style without the need for color changes. This is a practical solution for post-accident repairs, bodywork adjustments, and restoring the factory appearance of a BMW F20/F21 series vehicle.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7305470-SCH2
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7305470
• Substitutable numbers: 41007305470, 7305470, BG
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Color: Schwarz 2 - 668
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and function of the tailgate

The presented tailgate is a body component mounted in the rear of the vehicle, responsible for closing the cargo area and properly guiding the body lines. As a part from the Doors and door panels category, it works in conjunction with hinges, the lock, actuators, and the rear body seals, ensuring proper closing of the trunk and protecting the interior from external factors.

Its location in the rear of the car makes the tailgate significant for both passive safety and the aerodynamics and visual stability of the entire body. A properly selected component allows for maintaining factory gaps, geometry, and correct fitment with adjacent panels.

Schwarz 2 - 668 color and visual matching

The tailgate has been finished in Schwarz 2 - 668, a color characteristic of many BMW models. This makes it possible to reduce or completely eliminate the need for repainting, provided that the other body elements have retained the same shade and coating structure. This solution is particularly beneficial for repairs where the priority is to quickly return the vehicle to service while maintaining a consistent appearance.

Maintaining the original body color is important not only for aesthetic reasons but also for practical ones – it facilitates the future resale of the vehicle and reduces the risk of shade differences between individual body panels.

Characteristics of the used component

The tailgate is offered as a used component, which allows for optimizing repair costs while maintaining the manufacturer's original construction. In practice, this means access to the factory shape, pressings, and mounting points, which facilitates installation and alignment with the existing body structure.

Choosing a used BMW body component is often preferred in situations where the priority is to combine a reasonable budget with maintaining original geometry and compatibility with other components of the vehicle's rear section.

Benefits of using an original BMW tailgate

Using an original BMW tailgate in Schwarz 2 - 668 offers a number of technical and functional benefits, including:

• maintaining the factory body line and proper fitment with the fenders and rear bumper,
• easier installation thanks to factory mounting points and the geometry intended by the manufacturer,
• the ability to use existing accessories and equipment (locks, hinges, seals, actuators) in accordance with the vehicle's design,
• color consistency of the body while maintaining the original Schwarz 2 - 668 paint.

For users who plan to restore the car to a condition close to factory, using such a component is a technically justified and economically advantageous solution.

Integration with other BMW body components

The tailgate works with other rear vehicle panels, such as the bumper, taillights, or side body panels. A properly selected and installed component allows for maintaining the tightness of the rear body section and the correct operation of the trunk opening and closing mechanism. In the case of more extensive body repairs, it is worth considering a comprehensive approach to the rear body zone to achieve uniform fitment of all components.

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 door panels, coverings, or additional body parts, check the available parts in the BMW Doors and door panels category.

For users interested in a wider range of service work on BMW cars, including powertrains, guide materials may also be useful – you can find more information about common faults and selecting used parts in the article BMW N47 timing chain – common failure and repair using original BMW parts.