Hofmeister kink
Creates the returning angle in a BMW’s rear side-window line.
At the rear side-window outline, usually near a rear roof pillar.
It is a styling feature formed by glass and surrounding body or trim, not a moving mechanism.
A small inward flick at the end of a drawn signature.
There is no mechanical failure mode; damage concerns glass, seals, trim or surrounding structure.
Inspect lighting, seals and attachment points for condition. UV exposure, moisture and impacts influence exterior wear.
Small trim differs from complete adaptive lamps or body structures; paint, calibration and access may add work.
BMW identifies this rear-window counter-sweep as a signature design cue named after Wilhelm Hofmeister.
BMW exterior designs across generations; styling cues and lighting options vary.