BMW E38 Door Card Rear Left N/S Lining Panel Trim Cover Leather Black

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

BMW E38 Door Card Rear Left N/S Lining Panel Trim Cover Leather Black is an original interior trim component designed for the rear left side of the vehicle. Crafted from black Montana leather, it maintains the stylistic consistency of the cabin while emphasizing the comfortable character of the BMW limousine. This is an ideal solution for users who wish to restore the factory door finish in a technically correct manner.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 8227157
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 8227157
• Substitutable numbers: 8227157, 51428227157
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Left
• Color: Black
• Tire profile: 65535
• Category: Door Panels

Purpose and fitment

The presented door card is designed for installation in the rear left section of the BMW 7 Series E38 generation cabin. Its placement on the vehicle is factory-defined, ensuring the panel maintains the correct geometry, panel gaps, and mounting points relative to the door structure. Such precise fitment reduces the risk of misalignment and facilitates installation in a workshop environment.

Material and color

The finish in black Montana leather is characteristic of premium BMW E38 trim levels. This type of leather provides a uniform, subdued interior color scheme, blending well with the factory dashboard, center console, and other upholstery elements. The dark shade promotes visual consistency within the cabin and helps minimize the visibility of minor operational wear and dirt.

Functional characteristics

The door card from the Door Upholstery category is responsible for the aesthetic finishing of the door structure and covering mechanical components and wiring. A correctly selected panel:

• visually stabilizes the side line of the interior,
• provides proper support for the rear seat passenger,
• allows for the correct routing of cables and mechanisms inside the door,
• reduces the penetration of noise and vibrations from the outside into the cabin.

Using this component allows for the restoration of factory functionality and appearance without the need for non-original replacements.

Condition and technical aspect

The panel comes from the secondary market, which is important for users seeking parts that comply with original BMW specifications while maintaining reasonable costs. Used door upholstery of this type is often chosen for post-accident repairs, replacing damaged interior elements, or during the gradual restoration of the cabin in older 7 Series models.

Integration with the BMW interior

BMW E38 Door Card Rear Left N/S Lining Panel Trim Cover Leather Black allows you to maintain the stylistic consistency of the entire rear cabin area, especially in vehicles where other trim elements are also finished in black leather. Using original door upholstery helps preserve the character of the E38 model, which is significant both for daily use and in the context of long-term vehicle value maintenance.

Interior expansion and modernization

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the rear door area in your BMW and need other components from the same group, such as additional panels, leather inserts, or complete linings, check the available parts in the BMW Door Upholstery category.

For users interested in a broader cabin modernization, including not only door cards but also seats, steering wheels, or multimedia systems, a guide describing a practical approach to building a comfortable interior using secondary market components may be helpful: Premium interior for half the price: second-hand seats, steering wheels, and multimedia.