BMW F20 F21 LCI Trunk Lid Hinge Left N/S Sapphire Black - 475 7239875

BMW F20 F21 LCI Trunk Lid Hinge Left N/S Sapphire Black - 475 is an original body component designed for the precise guidance and support of the trunk lid in compact BMW 1 Series models. This used, factory-original hinge in Black Sapphire Metallic - 475 allows for maintaining body paint consistency and the correct opening and closing geometry of the lid. It is a practical solution for post-accident repairs, replacing worn-out components, or correcting the alignment of the rear body section.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7239875-BS
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7239875
• Substitutable numbers: 41007239875, 7239875, EM
• Location on the vehicle: Left
• Color: Black Sapphire Metallic - 475
• Category: Other Exterior Parts & Accessories

Purpose and function of the trunk lid hinge

The left trunk lid hinge is responsible for the stable guidance of the lid, keeping it aligned, and evenly distributing loads during opening and closing. A correctly selected component:

• ensures smooth lid movement without jamming or play,
• reduces stress on the body panels and the rear window,
• helps maintain the seal of the rear body section,
• contributes to the proper alignment of the lid edges with the fenders and bumper.

Using an original hinge is particularly important in vehicles with a precisely tuned body structure, such as the BMW 1 Series, where the lid geometry is significant for both aesthetics and user comfort.

Vehicle placement and fitment

The presented component is designed for the left side of the vehicle, which is crucial when selecting parts for a specific unit. The hinge is structurally matched to factory mounts, ensuring that after proper installation, the following are maintained:

• original lid opening geometry,
• correct resting position relative to the body,
• compatibility with factory actuators and other mounting elements.

Such fitment facilitates bodywork and mechanical tasks, reducing the time required for gap adjustment and lid closing after repair.

Black Sapphire Metallic - 475 color and paint aspects

The hinge is finished in Black Sapphire Metallic - 475, which is of practical importance for repairs where minimizing the scope of paint work is desired. In many cases, this allows for:

• minimizing the need for repainting the component,
• maintaining visual consistency with the factory body paint,
• speeding up the assembly and final fitting process of the vehicle's rear section.

For workshops and users, this means more efficient repairs and a lower risk of shade differences in hard-to-reach structural areas.

Characteristics of the original used part

The offered hinge comes from the original BMW production line, which translates into compliance with factory dimensional and material standards. A used component of this type is often chosen as a reasonable compromise between repair costs and maintaining the parameters intended by the manufacturer. In practice, this means:

• retention of factory mounting points,
• compatibility with standard bolts and hardware,
• easier adjustment of the lid position relative to adjacent elements.

Thanks to this, the hinge works well both for post-accident repairs and for replacing worn-out consumable components in older vehicles.

Support in part selection and technical knowledge development

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the rear body section in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as mounts, brackets, or small structural parts, check the available parts in the Other BMW category.

When working with high-performance cars and complex structures, it is worth expanding your knowledge about the differences between specific model versions – the material discussing the construction of engines, brakes, and chassis, available in the article Audi RS vs other models – what is hidden under the hood and chassis?, may be helpful.

If you are interested in how the use of original used parts affects the durability and precision of Bavarian designs, it is worth reading the guide BMW – sports performance and precision. How do original used parts extend the life of a Bavarian icon?, which discusses, among other things, procedures for selecting components by OEM numbers and practical application examples.