BMW X3 Series E83 3 Door Rear Left N/S Bluewater Blue Water Metallic - 896

BMW X3 Series E83 3 Door Rear Left N/S Bluewater Blue Water Metallic is an original body component from the Doors and door panels group, designed for installation on the rear left side of the vehicle. The paint in the Bluewater Metallic - 896 shade ensures color consistency with the bodywork, and the factory construction guarantees a precise fit to the BMW X3 E83 body lines.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 3449337-WB3
• 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 for BMW X3 E83

The presented rear left door has been designed specifically for the BMW X3 E83 generation as a body component mounted on the rear driver's side. The original geometry of the panel and mounting holes facilitates the transfer of factory mounting tolerances, which translates into a proper fit with the fender, rocker panel, pillar, and seals.

Thanks to the use of the factory door edge profile, it is possible to properly set the gaps between body elements, which is important for both aesthetics and for reducing noise and ensuring the lock closes correctly.

Bluewater Metallic - 896 color and utility values

The door is finished in Bluewater Metallic - 896, characteristic of selected BMW X3 E83 configurations. The use of the original metallic paint shade makes it easier to match the existing vehicle paintwork, which in many cases allows for minimizing paint repair work or focusing only on correction and polishing.

The metallic structure of the paint ensures a consistent visual effect with the remaining body panels, and the properly prepared door surface provides a solid base for potential repainting if a full refresh of the coating is required.

Characteristics of the used component

The item comes from dismantling, which means it is a used part that retains its factory construction and purpose. This type of component is a good solution for post-accident repairs when the goal is to maintain the original body structure and compatibility with factory hinge, lock, and seal mounts.

Choosing a used door for a BMW often allows for shortening the repair time – the element already has holes and stampings prepared for standard equipment, which facilitates the transfer of accessories from the damaged door, such as the window, wiring harness, or lock (if they are not part of the set).

Benefits of using original BMW doors

Using the original rear left door for the BMW X3 E83 with Bluewater Metallic paint brings a number of practical benefits:

• factory fit to the BMW X3 E83 body structure,
• maintenance of proper geometry of gaps between body elements,
• color consistency with the bodywork in the Bluewater Metallic - 896 shade,
• possibility of using existing accessories from the damaged door,
• a reasonable compromise between repair cost and maintaining original quality.

Expanding the side body zone of the BMW

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

Additional technical support

When planning body repairs, work on mechanical or safety systems is often carried out in parallel. If you are also considering purchasing used brake system components and want to verify how to safely select discs, calipers, or ABS elements, the following guide may be helpful: Second-hand brake system: how to safely select discs, calipers, and ABS?.