BMW 1 Series E87 Door Front Left N/S Le Mans Blau Blue Metallic - 381

BMW 1 Series E87 Door Front Left N/S Le Mans Blau Blue Metallic 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 the factory paint in the Le Mans Blau Blue Metallic shade, it provides a consistent solution for cars in this color, facilitating post-accident repairs or the replacement of worn-out door skins. It is a practical base for the professional restoration of the side body area in the BMW 1 Series E87.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7191011-LMB2
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7191011
• Substitutable numbers: 41517191011, 7191011, 41517132339, 7132339
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Color: Le Mans Blau Metallic - 381
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and fitment for the BMW E87

The presented item is a complete front left door designed for the BMW 1 Series E87, prepared for installation at the factory mounting points. The construction corresponds to the original body geometry, which allows for maintaining the vehicle's side line, correct gaps between elements, and proper interaction with seals, the lock, and hinges.

The placement on the vehicle in the front section on the driver's side ensures compatibility with BMW's factory design solutions, and the use of an original door panel reduces the need for additional modifications during installation and painting.

Le Mans Blau Blue Metallic color and painting benefits

The door is finished in Le Mans Blau Blue Metallic, characteristic of BMW's sports configurations. For cars in the same shade, this means the possibility of limiting the scope of painting work – in many cases, local coating adjustment or polishing is sufficient instead of full repainting of the element from scratch.

The metallic structure of the paint allows for maintaining visual consistency with other body panels while providing a solid base for potential coating restoration. This is a beneficial solution both for post-accident repairs and for stage-by-stage vehicle restoration.

Performance characteristics and condition of the item

The door belongs to the Doors and door panels group and comes from dismantling, which means these are used parts that retain their factory construction and are intended for further use after proper installation. Such elements are often chosen for repairs where maintaining the original sheet metal structure and compliance with factory mounting points is crucial.

The used nature of the product allows for optimizing repair costs while maintaining an appropriate level of quality. Before installation, standard verification is recommended regarding preparation for painting, fitment to the body, and compatibility with the door equipment used in a specific BMW E87 unit.

Application in bodywork repairs and restoration

The front left door in Le Mans Blau Blue Metallic will work particularly well in situations where the factory panel on the driver's side has been damaged – for example, as a result of a side collision or local corrosion. Using an original element from the same body group facilitates:

• restoring the correct geometry of the side part of the vehicle,
• maintaining proper fitment with the fender, rocker panel, and pillar,
• reducing the scope of body filler and sheet metal straightening,
• speeding up the preparation process for painting.

Thanks to this, the product is a functional solution for both body and paint shops and individual users carrying out repairs in stages.

Integration with other BMW body components

Replacing the front left door has a direct impact on the comfort of using the vehicle – a properly selected element ensures correct closing, interaction with seals, and stable mounting of windows and internal equipment. In combination with other properly selected body panels, it allows for restoring the aesthetics and functionality of the vehicle's side zone after repair.

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 door skins, frames, or reinforcements, check the available parts in the BMW Doors and door panels category.

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