BMW F15 X5 Rear Tail Light Lens Tailgate Right 7470888 - Used Original Parts

Diagnosis and Common Symptoms

The inner tailgate tail light lens on the F15 X5 is a common failure point due to its exposure to condensation and UV cycling inside the tailgate cavity. Typical symptoms include a cracked or fogged lens housing, water ingress causing the LED strip or PCB behind it to short out, and uneven or dim illumination across the brake light, turn signal, or reverse light segments. Drivers often report a "Bulb Fail" or "Check Rear Light" message on the iDrive/Instrument Cluster, along with flickering or intermittent tail light function that gets worse in wet weather. In more advanced cases, the cracked lens allows moisture to pool at the connector base, leading to corrosion at the wiring harness pins and eventual total signal loss on that side. Since this is the tailgate-mounted lens (not the quarter panel unit), the fault is isolated to the inner light cluster and will not affect the outer body-mounted tail light.

Introduction

This is a Genuine Used right-side rear tail light lens for the BMW F15 X5, mounted on the tailgate section, under part number 7470888. Each unit is pulled from an actual end-of-life X5 and bench-Tested for lens clarity, LED continuity, and connector integrity before listing. Buying Genuine Used is the practical choice here since the tailgate lens assembly is not a wear item that degrades gradually — it either works or it doesn't, and our testing confirms it's fully functional prior to shipping. This gives you factory-fit form, correct light output, and connector compatibility without paying new dealer pricing.

Product Details

• Brand: BMW
• Model Compatibility: F15 X5 (2014-2018)
• Part Name: Rear Tail Light Lens, Tailgate, Right Side
• Part Number: 7470888
• Condition: Genuine Used (Tested Working)
• Notes: Sourced from a genuine tailgate-mounted right-side unit; verified for crack-free lens, working LED segments, and no moisture damage inside housing prior to dispatch.