BMW 5 Series 5 E60 E61 Door Front Right O/S Carbonschwarz Carbon Black - 416

BMW 5 Series 5 E60 E61 Door Front Right O/S Carbonschwarz Carbon Black - 416 is an original body component from the Doors and door panels category, designed for installation on the front right side of BMW 5 Series E60/E61 models. The part in Carbonschwarz Metallic - 416 color allows for a visually consistent replacement of a damaged door shell without the need for costly painting of the entire side of the vehicle.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7202340-CAR1
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7202340
• Substitutable numbers: 41517202340, 7202340, 41517111376 41007181004, 7111376, 7181004
• Weight: 150
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Right
• Color: Carbonschwarz Metallic - 416
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and fitment for BMW E60/E61

The presented front right door is factory-designed for the BMW 5 Series E60/E61 generation, maintaining the correct geometry, creases, and character lines specific to this body style. The vehicle placement, defined as front – right side, ensures proper alignment with the fender, rocker panel, A-pillar, and hood, which facilitates gap adjustment and minimizes the time required for fitting in the workshop.

The original door construction guarantees compatibility with factory hinges, locks, glass, seals, and the electrical system specific to this BMW generation. As a result, this component can be used both for standard post-accident repairs and for body reconstruction following corrosion or localized mechanical damage.

Carbonschwarz Metallic – 416 color and visual qualities

The door is finished in Carbonschwarz Metallic - 416, a color characteristic of the BMW palette that combines deep black with a metallic effect. For vehicle owners with this shade, this means the possibility of limiting the painting scope to potential local touch-ups, which reduces repair time and costs compared to fully repainting the component.

The color consistency with the factory BMW palette also facilitates the painter's work – matching the shade and structure of the base coat and clear coat is simpler, and the final effect is more predictable. This is a practical solution for repairs where maintaining the original appearance of the vehicle and uniform light reflection across the entire side of the car is essential.

Technical characteristics and installation

As an element from the Doors and door panels category, the part serves as a complete structural base for the front right door – prepared for transferring equipment from the vehicle's existing door. The weight specified in the technical data facilitates planning the installation and selecting appropriate supports and protections during bodywork.

The door is intended for installation into factory mounting points, which allows for maintaining the proper rigidity of the body and the correct operation of the lock and seals. The used nature of the part means that the element comes from dismantling, which in practice allows for an economical repair while maintaining the original quality of the material and construction.

Benefits of using original BMW doors

Using an original front door on the right side in a BMW E60/E61 brings a number of practical benefits:

• preservation of the factory body geometry and the vehicle's side lines,
• easier adjustment of gaps between body elements,
• compatibility with factory mounts and equipment,
• possibility of limiting the painting scope thanks to the matched color,
• economical repair using an original used part.

For body and paint shops as well as individual users, this means a more predictable repair process, a lower risk of fitment issues, and the preservation of the characteristic look of the BMW 5 Series.

Repair expansion and part selection by numbers

The element has a dedicated OEM part number and associated interchangeable numbers, which facilitates precise identification and selection of the correct component for a specific equipment version and vehicle year. In practice, this helps avoid ordering errors and speeds up the process of verifying compatibility with a given BMW unit.

If you are interested in a broader context of selecting used OEM elements by numbers and VIN, as well as practical tips on working with original parts, it is worth reading the article describing the legendary five-cylinder Audi engine and the principles of component selection – you can find it here: Five-cylinder Audi engine – a guide to selecting original parts.

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