BMW F31 Touring Rear Left N/S Side Window Black AS3 Tinted Glass Chrome Strip

Description

BMW F31 Touring Rear Left N/S Side Window Black AS3 Tinted Glass Chrome Strip is an original body component from the Car windows group, designed for installation on the rear left side of the Touring body version. The AS3 standard tinted glass and elegant chrome finish ensure a consistent look with the factory BMW styling line and improve the vehicle’s comfort.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7259247
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7259247
• Substitutable numbers: 51377259247, 7259247, BG
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Left
• Color: Black
• Category: Car Glass

Purpose and fitment for the BMW F31 Touring

The presented window has been designed specifically for the BMW 3 Series F31 generation estate body, intended for the rear left side of the vehicle. Proper edge profiling and factory mounting points allow for precise fitting with the door frame and seals, which reduces the risk of leaks and unwanted wind noise while driving.

Its placement in the rear part of the body helps maintain the proper lateral rigidity of the structure and ensures correct operation with the door opening and closing mechanisms. As a result, replacing a damaged window with this component restores the vehicle’s original performance and visual parameters.

Characteristics of the AS3 tinted glass

The AS3 standard tinted glass provides increased driving comfort for rear-seat passengers. Reducing sunlight penetration improves thermal conditions inside the cabin, decreases glare, and increases privacy. At the same time, the window complies with homologation requirements for this class of glazing, which is important from the perspective of safety and traffic regulations.

Tinting the rear side window also affects the aesthetics of the body – the vehicle gains a cohesive, more dynamic look, especially when combined with the factory styling package and darker interior trim. This solution is often chosen by users expecting higher visual and functional comfort.

Finish, color scheme, and body integration

The window features a black finish, which facilitates integration with factory seals, trim strips, and body pillars. This color selection allows for an aesthetic connection with painted and plastic elements, without visible shade differences. Chrome accents on the window edge emphasize the characteristic BMW window line, creating a cohesive visual strip along the entire side of the body.

The properly selected glass thickness and laminate construction ensure the stability of the element in the door frame, as well as correct cooperation with seals and guides. This maintains the tightness of the system, which is important for interior acoustics and protection against moisture.

Condition, origin, and advantages of using a used part

The item comes from dismantling and is offered as a used BMW part, which allows for an economical vehicle repair while maintaining original manufacturing quality. Unlike many aftermarket replacements, the OEM window is designed for a specific body model, ensuring proper fit, consistency with the styling line, and predictable performance during operation.

Using a used side window is particularly beneficial for post-accident repairs or replacement after mechanical damage, when the priority is to combine reasonable costs with maintaining the factory look of the vehicle. This solution helps reduce vehicle downtime and restore full functionality to the rear passenger zone.

How to verify compatibility by VIN and OEM number

To ensure that the window will be fully compatible with a specific equipment version and model year of the BMW F31, it is worth verifying compatibility by VIN and OEM part number before purchasing. This selection method minimizes the risk of error due to differences resulting from facelifts, styling packages, or production changes.

A practical procedure, examples of inquiries to the seller, and a list of parameters worth checking before purchase can be found in the article: Guide: how to choose the right car part by VIN and OEM number. This is a helpful source of knowledge when choosing windows and other body components.

Related BMW Car windows

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the side glazing zone in your BMW and need other components from the same group, such as rear side windows for the right side, front door windows, or additional luggage compartment windows, check the available parts in the BMW Car windows category.