BMW Z4 E85 Door Front Left N/S Roadster Black Sapphire Metallic - 475

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 Z4 E85 Door Front Left N/S Roadster Black Sapphire Metallic is an original body component from the Doors and door panels group, designed for installation on the driver's side. The Black Sapphire Metallic paint finish ensures consistency with the factory BMW color palette and facilitates matching with the vehicle's existing paintwork.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7201637-BS
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7201637
• Substitutable numbers: 41517201637, 7201637
• Weight: 150
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Color: Black Sapphire Metallic - 475
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and fitment for BMW Z4 E85

The presented front left door is structurally prepared for installation in the BMW Z4 E85, maintaining factory mounting points for hinges, locks, and seals. Its placement on the driver's side allows for a direct replacement of a damaged component without the need for body modifications.

The original panel geometry ensures proper body line alignment, correct fitment with the fender, rocker panel, and pillar, as well as the smooth operation of the window and internal mechanisms once transferred.

Black Sapphire Metallic color – paint benefits

The door is finished in Black Sapphire Metallic, which makes it easier to match with the factory BMW paint designated by this shade. The metallic structure of the coating promotes an even distribution of light reflections, allowing for a consistent visual effect across the entire side of the vehicle after proper polishing and potential blending.

For body and paint shops, this means a reduction in preparatory work – in many cases, surface correction and shade matching are sufficient, rather than full repainting of the entire component from scratch.

Structural characteristics and installation

The door belongs to the Doors and door panels group, meaning it is a key element of the side body structure, responsible for rigidity, safety, and the proper routing of seals and windows. The design is intended to work with factory hinges, locks, door wiring harnesses, and other equipment that can be transferred from the previously installed component.

The properly selected weight of the door promotes the correct operation of hinges and locks, as well as proper closing. During installation, it is recommended to precisely adjust the gaps relative to the fender, rocker panel, and pillar to avoid stress and leaks.

Used condition and use in repairs

The item is in used condition, making it an attractive solution for post-accident or restoration repairs where a reasonable cost relative to original quality is important. Used OEM doors allow for maintaining the factory characteristics of the body, without the compromises typical of aftermarket parts of uncertain origin.

Before installation, a standard bodywork inspection, check of edges and mounting points, and surface preparation for further painting and protective work are recommended, in accordance with procedures used in professional service centers.

Support in selection and additional BMW body components

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

To maximize the potential of used body parts and other components from dismantling, it is worth checking out practical tips regarding their operation and maintenance – detailed advice can be found in the article How to extend the life of used car parts?.