BMW 7 SERIES E65 E66 Door Front Left N/S Black Sapphire Metallic - 475

BMW 7 SERIES E65 E66 Door Front Left N/S Black Sapphire Metallic - 475 is an original body component from the Doors and door panels group, designed for installation on the driver's side. Finished in the factory Black Sapphire Metallic color, it allows for a visually and technically consistent vehicle repair without the need for costly aftermarket replacements.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7202081-BS
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7202081
• Substitutable numbers: 41517202081, 7202081, 41517030223, 7030223, 41517123775, 7123775
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Color: Black Sapphire Metallic - 475
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and fitment

These doors have been specifically designed for the BMW 7 Series E65 and are intended for installation on the front left side of the body. Thanks to their factory geometry, they maintain the correct body lines, panel gaps, and compatibility with factory hinges, locks, seals, and glass. Proper placement on the vehicle facilitates component selection for post-accident repairs or the replacement of corroded panels.

Color and body finish

The door is finished in Black Sapphire Metallic paint, identified by code 475, which is characteristic of many high-end BMW models. The metallic coating provides color depth and an aesthetic match to other body components in the same shade. In practice, this often allows for limiting the painting scope to local touch-ups or corrections, which reduces repair time and lowers vehicle preparation costs.

Characteristics of the used component

The door comes from a vehicle dismantling process, meaning these are used parts that retain their factory construction and mounting parameters. Such body components are particularly valued in professional body and paint shops because they:

• ensure compatibility with the original BMW body structure,
• reduce the risk of fitment and adjustment issues,
• allow for economical repair while maintaining high workmanship quality.

Choosing a used OEM component is a reasonable compromise between cost and quality, especially for large body panels such as front doors.

Application in body repairs

BMW 7 SERIES E65 E66 Door Front Left N/S Black Sapphire Metallic - 475 will prove effective both for post-collision repairs and for replacing components due to corrosion or mechanical damage. Thanks to their factory origin, the doors provide a solid base for further body and paint work, such as:

• transferring equipment from damaged doors (lock, glass, wiring harness, upholstery),
• precise adjustment of gaps relative to the fender, rocker panel, and pillar,
• preparation for painting in accordance with manufacturer standards.

This type of solution is particularly beneficial for repairs where maintaining the original body structure and correct body geometry is essential.

Support for comprehensive BMW repairs

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

To better plan service work and understand how the availability of used OEM components affects vehicle downtime in the workshop, it is worth reading the article: Availability of car parts off-the-shelf vs. repair time – how do used OEM parts shorten workshop stays?.