BMW Z4 E85 Door Front Left N/S Covering Panel Stratus Pearl Metallic - 440

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 Covering Panel Stratus Pearl Metallic is an original body component from the Doors and door panels category, designed for installation on the driver's side of the BMW Z4 E85 generation. Finished in the factory Stratus Grey Metallic – 440 color, it ensures visual consistency of the bodywork and maintains the correct safety parameters of the side structure.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7201637-SRT
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7201637
• Substitutable numbers: 41517201637, 7201637
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Color: Stratus Grey Metallic - 440
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and fitment

The presented item is designed as a complete front left door for the BMW Z4 E85, taking into account the factory geometry and the characteristic side line of this roadster. The vehicle placement specified as front – left side ensures clear identification for installation and eliminates the risk of errors when selecting parts.

By maintaining the original door construction, it is possible to achieve a proper fit with the fender, rocker panel, hood, and seals, which translates into correct closing, tightness, and noise reduction in the cabin. This is particularly important in a roadster body style, where the precision of side component fitment has a significant impact on driving comfort.

Color and paint layer

The door is in the Stratus Grey Metallic – 440 color, a characteristic metallic shade of gray used by the factory in BMW vehicles. Maintaining this color often allows for reducing or completely skipping a full repaint, which shortens repair time and reduces body restoration costs.

The metallic paint coating ensures a consistent visual appearance with other body elements in the same shade, and proper surface preparation before any polishing or paint correction facilitates the painter's work and allows for an aesthetic final result.

Characteristics of the used component

The door comes from dismantling, which means it is a used component that retains its factory construction and original stampings. This type of part is a beneficial solution for post-accident repairs or correcting operational damage when maintaining the original body geometry is a priority.

Choosing a used door often allows for limiting the scope of bodywork compared to repairing a heavily deformed element, while simultaneously maintaining high dimensional compatibility with the rest of the body. It is a practical solution for body shops and users who care about the technically correct restoration of the vehicle.

Application in repairs and upgrades

BMW Z4 E85 Door Front Left N/S Covering Panel Stratus Pearl Metallic will prove useful both for post-collision repairs and for replacing an element due to corrosion, dents, or other mechanical damage. Using an original door from the same model series facilitates:

• maintaining the correct side line of the body,
• proper adjustment of gaps between elements,
• maintaining the functionality of the lock, hinges, and seals after transferring the equipment,
• reducing the time required for fitting and adjustment.

For workshops specializing in the BMW brand, this is a practical base for further assembly work, enabling the efficient restoration of the vehicle to full operational condition.

BMW doors and door panels – side zone expansion

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

For a comparison of how premium manufacturers approach the quality of body components and the cost-effectiveness of using original parts from dismantling, you can read the article Mercedes – comfort, prestige, and durability. Why is it worth choosing original used parts?, which discusses the practical aspects of choosing used parts in the luxury car segment.