BMW X3 Series E83 2 Door Rear Right O/S Bluewater Blue Water Metallic - 896

BMW X3 Series E83 2 Door Rear Right O/S Bluewater Blue Water Metallic is an original body component from the Doors and door panels group, designed for installation on the rear right side of the BMW X3 E83 model. The paint in the Bluewater Metallic shade – color code 896 – allows for consistent matching with the factory body finish, which facilitates post-accident repairs and visual restorations.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 3449338-WB2
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 3449338
• Substitutable numbers: 41003449338, 3449338, 41003404896, 3404896
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Right
• Color: Bluewater Metallic - 896
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and fitment for BMW X3 E83

The presented item is a complete rear right outer door dedicated to the first-generation BMW X3 E83. Its placement on the rear right side of the vehicle ensures precise alignment with the body lines and factory mounting points. As a result, this part provides a functional solution for both local bodywork repairs and larger projects involving the replacement of damaged panels.

Its original BMW origin helps maintain proper geometry, structural rigidity, and compatibility with factory hinges, locks, and seals. This is important wherever stable door closing, proper fitment to the body, and the reduction of unwanted wind noise are prioritized.

Bluewater Metallic – 896 color and painting benefits

The door is finished in the factory color Bluewater Metallic – 896, characteristic of selected BMW X3 E83 configurations. For body and paint shops, this means the possibility of reducing the scope of painting work – in many cases, a local correction or polishing is sufficient instead of repainting the entire component from scratch.

The metallic paint coating ensures consistency with other body panels in the same shade, which facilitates achieving an aesthetic final result. For the vehicle owner, this translates into a more predictable repair outcome and better visual matching to the existing bodywork.

Characteristics of the used component

The door comes from dismantling, which allows for the preservation of the original body structure and factory stampings. The used nature of the part is economically advantageous while enabling the maintenance of high-quality fitment typical of OEM components. Such parts are often chosen for post-accident repairs where combining reasonable costs with appropriate durability is key.

In practice, this means the component can be a good choice for both professional service centers and individual users who plan to restore the full functionality and aesthetics of the side body section without the need to invest in new panels.

Application in bodywork repairs and restorations

Replacing the complete rear right door on a BMW X3 E83 is often a faster and more predictable solution than extensive straightening and filling of heavily deformed panels. A ready-to-install body component allows you to:

• reduce repair time compared to extensive bodywork,
• limit the amount of filler materials,
• obtain stable mounting points for windows, locks, and seals,
• more easily control the gap lines between the door, fender, and pillar.

For workshops specializing in the BMW brand, this is a practical solution that allows for maintaining repeatable repair quality and shortening vehicle downtime.

BMW Doors and door panels – expansion and modernization

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

Additional information on selecting used parts

When choosing used body components, it is worth paying attention to color compatibility, model generation, and placement on the vehicle. Properly selected doors limit the scope of modifications and speed up installation. If you want to better understand which second-hand components are particularly worth considering when repairing German cars, the following article may be helpful: Renovation and repair of German cars – which used parts are worth buying and which should be avoided?.