BMW X3 Series E83 1 Door Rear Left N/S Black Sapphire Metallic - 475

BMW X3 Series E83 1 Door Rear Left N/S Black Sapphire Metallic is an original body component from the Doors and door panels category, designed for installation on the rear left side of the vehicle. Finished in the factory Black Sapphire Metallic - 475 color, it allows for an aesthetically and technically correct replacement of a damaged panel without the need for costly painting of the entire side of the car.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 3449337-BS1
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 3449337
• Substitutable numbers: 41003449337, 3449337, 41003404895, 3404895
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Left
• Color: Black Sapphire Metallic - 475
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and fitment for BMW X3 E83

The offered component is designed as a rear left door for the BMW X3 E83 generation, maintaining factory geometry and mounting points. This ensures proper alignment with the body lines, sills, pillars, and the rear fender, which facilitates precise installation and gap adjustment.

Positioned in the rear area on the driver's side, this part is crucial for maintaining the proper lateral rigidity of the body and the correct operation of the lock, hinges, and seals. The door construction is prepared to accommodate factory equipment, such as upholstery, glass, wiring harnesses, or locks – depending on the specific vehicle configuration.

Black Sapphire Metallic - 475 color and visual appeal

The factory Black Sapphire Metallic - 475 paint is a popular, elegant shade used by BMW that effectively masks minor dirt and highlights the body lines. Using the original color over the entire surface of the door allows for limiting paint work exclusively to potential shade matching, which reduces repair time and restoration costs.

For the user, this means the ability to restore a consistent look to the side of the vehicle without visible tonal differences between the new component and the remaining body panels. This solution is particularly beneficial for post-accident repairs and when preparing a car for sale, where aesthetics and maintaining the original BMW character are essential.

Component characteristics and use in repairs

The rear left door for the BMW X3 E83 constitutes a complete side panel for the rear passenger cabin area. Its construction is adapted to withstand the loads resulting from daily use, opening and closing, as well as to work with factory seals, which contributes to proper acoustic insulation and protection against moisture.

The component from this group is particularly useful in situations involving:

• mechanical damage to the door (dents, deformations, edge corrosion),
• the need to replace the entire panel instead of time-consuming bodywork repairs,
• restoration of the side body section after a collision or parking scrape.

The used nature of the part allows for an economical repair while maintaining the original quality typical of the BMW brand, which is advantageous for both body shops and individual users.

Benefits of using original BMW doors

Using original doors in a BMW X3 E83 offers a number of practical advantages:

• Factory fitment – maintaining the correct geometry, mounting points, and character lines, which facilitates installation and adjustment.
• Visual consistency – the original Black Sapphire Metallic - 475 paint helps maintain a uniform appearance of the entire side of the vehicle.
• Repair cost optimization – a used component from the Doors and door panels group often allows for limiting the scope of body and paint work.
• Preserving the BMW brand character – construction and finish consistent with the manufacturer's factory standards.

BMW doors and door panels – expansion and modernization

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the side area in your BMW and need other components from the same group, such as door skins, reinforcements, or additional panels, check out the available parts in the BMW Doors and door panels category.

To better plan the scope of bodywork and learn about the practical applications of dismantled components in visual and mechanical tuning, it is worth reading the guide: Emotions and design – visual and mechanical tuning of a Seat using dismantled components. Although it concerns a different brand, it describes a universal approach to using original used parts in conscious car modernization.