BMW F20 F21 Rear Trunk Lid Tailgate Window Glass AS3 Tinted

BMW F20 F21 Rear Trunk Lid Tailgate Window Glass AS3 Tinted is a factory body component from the Car windows group, designed for installation in the rear part of the vehicle. The AS3 standard tinted glass improves driving comfort, reduces interior heating, and increases privacy while maintaining proper rear visibility. This is a practical solution for BMW users looking for a proven, used window that retains its functionality and aesthetics.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7274149
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7274149
• Substitutable numbers: 51317274149, 7274149
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Category: Car Glass

Technical characteristics and intended use

The described window is a component mounted in the rear body section, in the tailgate of the BMW F20 series. The AS3 tinted construction is designed to reduce light and solar radiation penetration, which translates into more stable thermal conditions inside the cabin and less eye fatigue for the driver and passengers.

As a part from the Car windows category, this component works with factory seals, hinges, and the tailgate lifting mechanism, ensuring proper closing and sealing of the rear body zone. The precise fit to the BMW F20 body allows for maintaining the car's stylistic lines and the correct geometry of the trunk opening.

Function in the vehicle and benefits of installation

Replacing the tailgate window is important for both safety and vehicle comfort. The AS3 tinted glass:

• reduces the amount of light entering the luggage compartment and the rear part of the cabin,
• limits interior heating on sunny days,
• increases the privacy of transported items,
• maintains clear visibility in the rearview mirror.

For BMW F20 users, this means more comfortable daily vehicle operation, especially in city traffic and during long trips. Tinted glass also improves the visual perception of the rear body, giving it a cohesive, modern character.

Used condition and installation aspects

The offered window comes from the secondary market and has the status of a used component, which allows for optimizing repair costs while maintaining the original manufacturer's specifications. This type of element is particularly attractive for post-accident repairs, replacement after glass breakage, or body restoration in older BMW F20 models.

Due to its location in the rear of the vehicle, installation requires following proper bonding and sealing technology to ensure tightness, absence of aerodynamic noise, and correct cooperation with the tailgate. In practice, this means that after proper installation, the window restores full functionality to the rear zone – from protection against weather conditions to the structural stability of the tailgate.

Application in the restoration and modernization of the BMW F20

The tinted tailgate window is particularly valuable in projects for refreshing and restoring BMW F20 units that have already been in use for several years. Combined with other body elements, it allows for restoring the car's cohesive look after a collision or gradual glass degradation. For owners who care about the aesthetics and functionality of the vehicle, this is a reasonable choice, combining original fitment with the favorable price of a used part.

If you want to better plan the refreshing of your car from the 1998–2012 model years and understand how to use the potential of the secondary market, check out the article The second life of a youngtimer – how used car parts rejuvenate cars from the 1998–2012 model years, which describes practical modernization scenarios using dismantled components.

Project expansion within BMW windows

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the body glazing zone in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as side door windows, quarter glass, or windshields, check the available parts in the BMW car windows category.