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

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 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 the factory paint in the Bluewater Metallic - 896 shade, it allows for a visually and technically consistent body repair after a collision or corrosion, without the need to fit aftermarket replacements of uncertain origin.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 3451016-WB1
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 3451016
• Substitutable numbers: 41003451016, 3451016, 41003404894, 3404894, 41003449336, 3449336, BG
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Right
• Color: Bluewater Metallic - 896
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and fitment

The presented item is a complete front right door designed for the BMW X3 E83 model, mounted in the front passenger side area. The construction is based on solutions used by the vehicle manufacturer, which translates into proper alignment with the fender, rocker panel, pillar, and factory seals. The mounting holes, stampings, and edges are consistent with the original body geometry, which facilitates bodywork and reduces fitting time.

Color and paint layer

The door is finished in Bluewater Metallic - 896, a characteristic metallic shade used on the BMW X3 E83. Using the factory color:

• makes it easier to match the existing vehicle paintwork,
• limits the scope of necessary painting to potential blending of adjacent elements,
• ensures a visually consistent effect after body repair.

For body and paint shops, this means a more predictable restoration process, and for the user – an aesthetic vehicle appearance after repair.

Structural characteristics

The door belongs to the Doors and door panels group, meaning it serves as a load-bearing element of the side body. The construction is intended to work with factory hinges, locks, glass, seals, and fittings characteristic of the BMW X3 E83. Thanks to maintaining the original geometry:

• the body line remains consistent with the manufacturer's design,
• gaps between body elements can be set within factory tolerances,
• the door works properly with the seals, reducing noise and water ingress.

Condition and use in post-accident repairs

The item is offered as a used part, which provides a reasonable compromise between repair costs and maintaining the original structural quality of the BMW. This type of door is particularly useful for repairs after side collisions, parking damage, or advanced edge corrosion. In many cases, using a complete used panel is technically more advantageous than extensive straightening and filling of heavily deformed elements.

If you want to better plan your body repair using dismantled parts, it is worth checking out the practical tips contained in the article Bodywork and chassis – post-accident repairs using dismantled parts.

Benefits of using original BMW doors

Using original front right doors for the BMW X3 E83 provides a number of practical benefits:

• Factory geometry – maintaining proper side stiffness and correct operation of the lock and hinges.
• Visual consistency – the Bluewater Metallic - 896 color makes it easier to achieve a uniform look for the entire body.
• Better fitment – no need for modifications characteristic of many low-quality replacements.
• Repair cost optimization – a used OEM element often allows for reducing the scope of body and paint work.

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