BMW 1 SERIES 5 E87 E87N Door Front Left N/S Quarzblau Blau Blue Metallic - A18

BMW 1 SERIES 5 E87 E87N Door Front Left N/S Quarzblau Blau Blue Metallic - A18 is an original body component from the Doors and door panels group, designed for installation on the front left side of the vehicle. The part in Quarzblau Metallic – A18 color allows for a technically correct replacement of a damaged door skin while maintaining the factory body line and paint consistency.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7191011-QB5
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 41517191011
• Substitutable numbers: 41517191011, 7191011, 41517132339, 7132339, QB17691702
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Color: Quarzblau Metallic - A18
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and fitment for BMW 1 Series E87

The presented door has been designed as a body component mounted on the front left side of the BMW 1 Series E87 model. Thanks to the factory geometry, the correct mounting points for hinges, locks, and seals are preserved, which facilitates proper alignment of the gaps between the door, the fender, and the pillar. Proper fitment translates into correct lock operation, acoustic comfort, and body sealing.

Quarzblau Metallic – A18 color and the benefits of matched paint

The door is in the Quarzblau Metallic – A18 shade, which helps reduce the scope of paint work, especially for repairs performed on one side of the vehicle. Using a component with the same paint code makes it easier to achieve a consistent color and visual effect with the remaining body panels, and also shortens the time required to prepare the car after a collision or corrosion.

Structural and functional characteristics

As a component from the Doors and door panels group, the product serves both a structural and protective function. The construction provided by the manufacturer ensures:

• stable mounting to the hinges and body pillar,
• mounting space for the window, lifting mechanism, lock, and upholstery,
• appropriate rigidity of the outer panel, affecting the operation of seals and noise reduction,
• the possibility of correctly adjusting the fitment to the sills and front fender.

An element configured in this way allows for the restoration of the correct geometry of the side part of the body after mechanical damage.

Used condition and benefits of choosing OE parts

The door comes from dismantling, which means these are original BMW components with parameters consistent with the factory specification. Choosing a used OE element is beneficial for users who expect proper fitment with the bodywork, compatibility with factory accessories, and predictable material behavior during further body and paint work.

Installation recommendations and selection by markings

Before installation, it is recommended to verify the compatibility of the part with the specific vehicle equipment version, as well as to compare the shape and mounting points with the element removed from the car. It is helpful to use the manufacturer's markings and interchangeable numbers, which facilitates the selection of the correct component in case of differences resulting from the production year or body version. In case of doubt, it is worth consulting the selection with a workshop specializing in the BMW brand or using a parts catalog based on identification numbers.

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

For users considering a wider range of mechanical and body repairs, including the replacement of powertrain components, an expert guide describing the selection of used components by manufacturer markings may be helpful – you can find it in the article Why it is worth buying used gearboxes and engines – facts instead of myths.