BMW X3 Series E83 Door Rear Left N/S Bluewater Blue Water Metallic - 896

BMW X3 Series E83 Door Rear Left N/S Bluewater Blue Water 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 Bluewater Metallic color, it allows for a visually and technically consistent body repair without the need for structural modifications to the car.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 3449337-WB
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 3449337
• Substitutable numbers: 41003449337, 3449337, 41003404895, 3404895
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Left
• Color: Bluewater Metallic - 896
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and fitment

The presented rear left door has been designed specifically for the BMW X3 E83 generation, maintaining factory mounting points and body geometry. Its placement in the rear zone, on the driver's side, ensures full compatibility with the original hinges, lock, seals, and door wiring provided for this model.

Thanks to a design consistent with the manufacturer's specifications, the component allows for maintaining proper lateral body rigidity, correct closing, and precise window operation within the door frame.

Color and paint layer

The door is finished in Bluewater Metallic, allowing for an aesthetic match with the BMW factory paint palette. The metallic paint coating provides the depth of color characteristic of this shade and the appropriate play of light on the bodywork lines.

In many cases, this color match allows for limiting paintwork to potential touch-ups only, which can translate into shorter repair times and reduced body restoration costs.

Structural characteristics

As a component from the Doors and door panels category, the product is a complete body panel designed to house factory door equipment. The structure provides for the installation of serial components such as:

• lock and latch mechanism,
• door hinges matched to the body pillar,
• window guides and lifting mechanism,
• perimeter seals and trim strips,
• interior upholstery specific to the BMW X3 E83.

This design allows for the transfer of existing equipment from the old door or the use of new components in accordance with factory specifications.

Condition and service application

The item comes from the secondary market, making it an attractive solution for accident repairs, parking damage corrections, or body restoration in older BMW X3 E83 models. A used body component often allows for minimizing bodywork, replacing heavily deformed or corroded doors with a ready-to-use panel.

This solution is particularly beneficial when the priority is to maintain correct body geometry, proper gaps between elements, and the functionality of locks and windows while controlling repair costs.

Benefits of using original BMW doors

Using an original rear left door for the BMW X3 E83 in Bluewater Metallic offers a number of practical advantages:

• Factory fitment – maintaining proper body lines, gaps, and mounting points without the need for modifications.
• Visual consistency – color matching the manufacturer's palette facilitates a uniform look for the entire side of the vehicle.
• Repair cost optimization – the possibility of limiting body and paint work compared to repairing heavily damaged doors.
• Hassle-free equipment installation – dedicated spaces for serial BMW door components.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the side body zone in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as door skins, frames, or outer panels, check the available parts in the BMW Doors and door panels category.

Additional information and service tips

When selecting a door, it is worth paying attention to the compatibility of the body version and equipment configuration so that the installation proceeds smoothly and without the need for adaptation. In case of doubts regarding the scope of repair, installation techniques, or the cost-effectiveness of using secondary market parts, guide materials on economical car repair may be helpful.

More practical tips on optimizing service costs and using used parts can be found in the article Repairing a Volkswagen for pennies? Discover how to save on original car parts, the conclusions of which can largely be applied to the maintenance of other brands, including BMW.