BMW X3 E83 Door Front Left N/S Silbergrau Silver Grey Metallic - A08

Listing details and visual condition of the part

Possible scratches and paint chips – condition as shown in the product photos.

The offer applies to the bare door – without handle, window, lock, trims, or any other accessories.

There is an option to purchase a complete door for an additional fee of 80 GBP.

BMW X3 E83 Door Front Left N/S Silbergrau Silver Grey Metallic - A08 is an original body component from the Doors and door panels category, designed for installation on the driver's side in the front part of the vehicle. Thanks to its factory paint finish in Silbergrau Metallic - A08, it provides a cohesive solution for accident repairs, bodywork adjustments, and restoring the original body geometry of the BMW X3 E83.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 3451015-SBG
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 3451015
• Substitutable numbers: 41003451015, 3451015, 41003404893 41003449335, 3404893, 3449335
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Color: Silbergrau Metallic - A08
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and fitment

The presented item is a complete front left door designed for installation in the BMW X3 E83 generation, in the front axle area on the driver's side. The vehicle positioning defined as front-left ensures proper alignment with the fender, rocker panel, and A-pillar, which facilitates maintaining factory gaps and body lines.

The door belongs to the Doors and door panels category, meaning it is a structural component responsible for both the lateral rigidity of the body and proper interaction with seals, the lock, and the window. Proper fitment of this component has a direct impact on acoustic comfort, sealing, and the passive safety of the vehicle.

Color and paint layer

The component is factory-finished in Silbergrau Metallic - A08, characteristic of the BMW palette. This shade of silver metallic allows for aesthetic matching to the body without the need for full repainting of the entire side of the vehicle, which in many cases limits the scope of work to local touch-ups and polishing.

The metallic paint coating ensures uniform light dispersion on the door surface, which helps maintain a consistent appearance with the remaining body panels. For body and paint shops, this means easier shade matching and less interference with the car's original paintwork.

Technical specifications and installation

The front left door for the BMW X3 E83 is designed as a load-bearing element, working in conjunction with hinges, the lock, the window, and the vehicle's electrical system. The design allows for the installation of factory internal components, which enables the transfer of equipment from the existing door and the preservation of original functionality.

As a part from the Doors and door panels category, this element is essential for recreating the correct geometry of the side body zone. A properly installed door affects:

• proper closing and operation of the lock,
• sealing against water and noise,
• stable window guidance in the tracks,
• safe behavior of the side structure in the event of a collision.

The product comes from dismantling, which allows for maintaining the manufacturer's original specifications and facilitates plug-in installation in place of the damaged component.

Practical application and benefits

Using a pre-owned front left door in Silbergrau Metallic - A08 is particularly beneficial for accident repairs, where combining correct geometry with reduced painting costs is key. In many cases, this allows for shortening the repair time and minimizing the scope of interference with the factory body coating.

Choosing an original component from the same BMW X3 E83 model series promotes the preservation of the vehicle's visual and technical consistency, and also facilitates the work of body shops thanks to factory mounting points and the construction intended by the manufacturer.

Expanding repairs within BMW doors

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

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