Boot Lid Hinge BMW F11 Touring Right O/S Trunk Tailgate Sophistograu Grey - A90

The BMW F11 Tailgate Hinge P Sophistograu - A90 is an original body part designed for the right side of the tailgate on 5 Series Touring models. Its genuine origin ensures precise tailgate guidance and maintains the correct hinge geometry. The hinge, in Sophistograu Grey Metallic - A90 color, further minimizes the scope of painting work during body repairs.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7206642-SOP
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7206642
• Substitutable numbers: 41627206642, 7206642, 7206640, BG
• Location on the vehicle: Right
• Color: Sophistograu Grey Metallic - A90
• Category: Boot & Hatch Lids

Tailgate Hinge Application and Function

The presented hinge is a component from the Tailgate and Rear Hatch group, responsible for stable mounting and smooth opening and closing of the tailgate in the BMW F11 Touring body. Its placement on the right side of the vehicle ensures proper force distribution during tailgate operation, which is crucial for the durability of the entire mechanism and the sealing of the rear body section.

A properly selected hinge minimizes the risk of tailgate misalignment, uneven gaps, and excessive strain on the gas struts. This is particularly important for vehicles subjected to intensive use, where the tailgate operates frequently and under varying loads.

Sophistograu Grey Metallic - A90 Color

The hinge is factory finished in the Sophistograu Grey Metallic - A90 shade, facilitating matching with a body of the same color. In many cases, this allows for painting work to be limited to minor touch-ups, reducing repair time and cost.

Choosing a part in the correct color is important not only for aesthetics but also for practical reasons – it reduces the risk of shade differences between body panels and helps maintain a consistent appearance of the vehicle's rear after repair.

Mounting Characteristics and Fitment

As a part designed for a specific BMW model, the right-side tailgate hinge is structurally adapted to factory mounting points. This means:

• maintaining the correct geometry for opening and closing the tailgate,
• compatibility with original gas struts and mountings,
• proper tailgate guidance throughout its full range of motion.

BMW brand guarantees dimensional consistency with other body elements, which is crucial for collision repairs and for replacing worn or damaged components.

Part Condition and Service Application

This item is from the used parts category, making it an attractive solution for economical repairs where a reasonable balance between cost and functionality is key. This type of component is particularly useful for:

• repairs after rear-end collisions,
• mechanical damage to the hinge (bending, seizing),
• body restoration on fleet and private vehicles.

Choosing an original BMW hinge helps maintain compliance with the vehicle's factory construction, which is important for both the durability of the repair and the subsequent resale value of the car.

Expanding BMW Rear Body Repair

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the rear body area of your BMW and need other parts from the same group, such as hinges, mountings, or tailgate structural elements, check the available parts in the BMW Tailgate and Rear Hatch category.

When planning more extensive service work on vehicles of this brand, it is also worth paying attention to typical areas requiring inspection. Practical information on problematic engine units can be found in the article Commonly Failing BMW E90 Engines: Find Out What Can Ruin Your Budget!, which helps in better planning the long-term operation of the vehicle.