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

BMW X3 Series E83 2 Door Front Right O/S Bluewater Blue Water Metallic is an original body component designed for the 2-door version, perfect for professional accident repair or aesthetic restoration. Thanks to the factory paint in the Bluewater Metallic - 896 shade, it allows for seamless color matching with the bodywork, reducing the scope of additional paint work. This is a solution for users who expect precise fitment and the preservation of the vehicle's factory side line.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 3451016-WB2
• 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

Application and fitment for BMW X3 E83

The offered door is designed for the BMW X3 E83 series model in a 2-door configuration, for installation on the front passenger side. Its placement on the vehicle on the front right side ensures compatibility with factory mounting points for hinges, locks, and seals, which facilitates installation and gap adjustment. The component belongs to the Doors and door panels group, making it a direct replacement for damaged bodywork in this area.

Bluewater Metallic - 896 color and aesthetic value

The factory Bluewater Metallic - 896 paint is a distinctive metallic blue shade used by BMW, which highlights the side line of the body and gives the car a modern look. Using the original color across the entire surface of the door often allows for minimizing paint work, which shortens repair time and reduces costs. For body shops, this means a convenient base for precise shade matching to the rest of the bodywork.

Characteristics of the used component

The door comes from a used vehicle, which means it may show typical signs of wear consistent with its age and history of use. This type of component is often chosen as an economical alternative to a new part, while maintaining original geometry and compatibility with factory sub-assemblies. In practice, this enables effective body repair while maintaining a reasonable budget, especially in the case of older BMW X3 E83 models.

Benefits of using original BMW doors

Using original doors from the same model series ensures:

• factory fitment with the fender, rocker panel, and A-pillar,
• proper operation with the lock, hinges, and seals,
• easier adjustment of gaps and closing,
• consistent appearance of the side body section after repair.

For service centers specializing in the BMW brand, this is a practical solution that speeds up the repair process and facilitates maintaining high-quality workmanship.

BMW doors and door panels – expansion and repair of the side zone

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 additional panels, check out the available parts in the BMW Doors and door panels category.

Safe operation and service knowledge

During bodywork, there is often a need to service other vehicle systems, including air conditioning. To better plan repairs and consciously assess the condition of components, it is worth consulting proven technical materials – practical information on compressor failure symptoms, causes of breakdowns, and the selection of used components can be found in the article Air conditioning compressor – failure symptoms, causes, and safe replacement.