BMW X3 SERIES E83 Door Front Right O/S Bluewater Blue Water Metallic - 896

BMW X3 SERIES E83 Door Front Right O/S Bluewater Blue Water Metallic is an original body component from the Doors and door panels category, designed for installation on the front right side of the vehicle. Thanks to its factory origin, it ensures proper geometry, fitment with the bodywork, and compliance with the styling line of the X3 E83 model. The paint in the Bluewater Metallic - 896 shade allows for maintaining visual consistency of the body without the need for custom color matching.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 3451016-WB
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 3451016
• Substitutable numbers: 41003451015, 3451015, 41003404893, 3404893, 41003449335, 3449335
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Right
• Color: Bluewater Metallic - 896
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and fitment for BMW X3 E83

The presented item is designed as a complete front right door for the BMW X3 E83 generation. Its placement on the vehicle covers the front passenger side zone, which is important for both safety and entry ergonomics. The construction is based on factory BMW solutions, ensuring that the correct mounting points for hinges, locks, windows, and seals are maintained.

The door comes from a BMW vehicle and belongs to the Doors and door panels category, which facilitates component selection for post-accident repairs or the replacement of corroded panels. Using the original structural frame allows for maintaining the correct lateral rigidity of the body and the proper operation of factory safety systems.

Bluewater Metallic – 896 color and paint aspects

The factory color Bluewater Metallic - 896 is a characteristic metallic shade used in the BMW X3 E83, which harmonizes well with the body lines of this model. Using a door in the same paint code limits the scope of paint work – in many cases, correction and polishing are sufficient instead of full repainting of the component from scratch.

For body and paint shops, this means shorter repair times and a lower risk of color differences between the new component and adjacent panels. In the case of full repainting, the factory base color provides a good reference for preparing a mixture consistent with code 896.

Structural characteristics and installation

The front right door for the BMW X3 E83 is a complete outer body panel, adapted to withstand the loads resulting from daily use as well as opening and closing the vehicle. The design provides for the installation of standard equipment components, such as:

• hinges and door check,
• door lock and cylinder,
• guides and side window,
• perimeter seals and trim strips,
• side mirror and wiring (depending on vehicle configuration).

Relying on the original geometry facilitates installation at factory mounting points, which reduces service time and the need for additional adjustments. This is particularly important for post-accident repairs, where the precision of panel gap alignment is crucial.

Used condition and economic benefits

The item is offered as a used part, which is a cost-effective solution compared to new body panels. While maintaining appropriate structural quality, used doors allow for a significant reduction in repair costs while remaining consistent with BMW factory standards.

Choosing this solution is particularly profitable for older BMW X3 E83 models, where the ratio of part cost to vehicle value is of key importance. Used doors from original dismantling often fit better into the overall visual condition of the car than a brand-new element requiring full painting.

Application in body repairs and upgrades

The front right door in Bluewater Metallic will work well both for post-collision repairs and for replacing elements affected by corrosion or operational damage. Thanks to the preservation of the factory color and construction, it is possible to:

• restore the original side line of the body,
• maintain proper closing and cabin sealing,
• preserve visual consistency with other body panels,
• limit the scope of body and paint work.

This approach is valued by both professional service centers and individual users who expect a reasonable compromise between repair cost and the quality of the final result.

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

For users considering different service strategies – from factory parts, through replacements, to used body components – a guide describing the differences in costs, quality, and fitment by OEM numbers may be helpful, available in the article Original, replacement, or used – which car parts are the most cost-effective?.