Genuine BMW 5 Series E60 Door Rear Left N/S Platinbronze Platinum Bronze - A53

Genuine BMW 5 Series E60 Door Rear Left N/S Platinbronze Platinum Bronze - A53 is an original body component from the Doors and door panels category, designed for installation on the rear left side of the vehicle. Thanks to the factory paint finish in Platinbronze Metallic - A53, it allows for an aesthetic and technically correct replacement of a damaged panel without the need for interfering with the body geometry.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7202341-PB
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7202341
• Substitutable numbers: 41527202341, 7202341, 41517111377 41517161309, 7111377, 7161309
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Left
• Color: Platinbronze Metallic - A53
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and fitment

The offered item is a complete rear left door, prepared for installation in the BMW E60 series body. The construction, based on the manufacturer's factory design, ensures proper alignment with the fender, rocker panel, and pillar lines, which facilitates achieving correct gaps and maintaining the lateral rigidity of the bodywork.

Positioning in the rear zone allows for direct replacement of the damaged skin without the need to modify adjacent components. This solution is particularly beneficial for accident repairs, where precise restoration of factory geometry and maintaining the functionality of the lock, hinges, and seals is crucial.

Color and paint finish

The door is finished in Platinbronze Metallic - A53, characteristic of the BMW palette. The metallic paint coating ensures visual consistency with other body panels in the same shade, which minimizes the scope of any potential paint work or allows it to be avoided entirely if the vehicle has an identical color.

The factory surface finish promotes a uniform paint structure, which is important when assessing repair quality both visually and in terms of the vehicle's future resale value. For body shops, this means time savings and easier shade matching in the case of localized touch-ups.

Technical characteristics and installation

The door belongs to the Doors and door panels group, meaning it is designed as a structural and protective element of the side body. It is responsible for the proper guidance of the window, interaction with the lock and hinges, and proper sealing of the vehicle interior against external factors.

As a dismantled part, the item is prepared for re-installation after verification by a workshop for compatibility with the specific vehicle configuration. The construction based on the original BMW design facilitates installation at factory points, which translates into stable door seating, correct operation of opening and closing mechanisms, and proper seal adhesion.

Use in repairs and benefits of choosing a used part

Choosing a used door for a BMW E60 is a beneficial solution for accident repairs, restorations, and returning the vehicle to a technically sound state after side damage. The original body construction allows for maintaining factory rigidity and safety parameters while reducing costs compared to new components.

Using original body panels is particularly important in premium class vehicles, where precise body line alignment, proper door closing, and compatibility with existing equipment are essential. Thanks to this solution, one can effectively combine the economic aspect with maintaining high-quality repairs.

Related BMW body components

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

If you want to better plan the selection of used body elements and other components for your car, it is worth reading the practical tips contained in the article The best used car parts – a guide to the most frequently chosen original parts for popular car makes and models, which will help you consciously choose the right solutions for your specific BMW model.