Genuine BMW 5 SERIES E60 E60N Door Rear Right O/S Platinbronze Bronze - A53

Genuine BMW 5 SERIES E60 E60N Door Rear Right O/S Platinbronze Bronze is an original body component from the Doors and body panels category, designed for installation on the rear right side of 5 Series E60 models. This used panel in Platinbronze Metallic - A53 allows for a technically correct body repair without the need for costly repainting of the entire side of the vehicle.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7202342-PB
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7202342
• Substitutable numbers: 41527202342, 7202342, 41517111378 41517161310, 7111378, 7161310
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Right
• Color: Platinbronze Metallic - A53
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and fitment

The presented item is a complete rear right door for the BMW 5 Series E60 generation, prepared for installation at factory mounting points. Its placement on the vehicle is limited to the rear passenger side, which facilitates precise component selection for accident repairs or the replacement of corroded panels.

The original construction ensures correct edge geometry, maintenance of body lines, and compatibility with factory hinges, locks, windows, and seals. As a result, proper installation allows for achieving even gaps between the door, fender, and pillar, which is important for both aesthetic and functional reasons (sealing, acoustics).

Color and paint layer

The door comes in the original Platinbronze Metallic - A53 color, characteristic of the BMW E60 palette. Preserving the factory paint coating often allows for minimizing paint work or focusing only on local touch-ups, which reduces repair time and costs.

The metallic structure of the paint is crucial for matching other body elements – using an original panel in the same shade makes it easier to achieve a consistent visual effect without visible tonal differences between the door and adjacent parts.

Characteristics of the used component

The door is sourced from dismantling, meaning it is a used part that retains its factory construction and mounting parameters. This type of component is particularly beneficial for repairing daily-driven vehicles, where combining technical correctness with reasonable replacement costs is key.

Original doors from dismantling help maintain the material consistency of the body while limiting interference with the vehicle's structure – replacing the entire panel is often less invasive than extensive bodywork on a damaged element.

Application in body repairs

The BMW E60 rear right door in Platinbronze Metallic is suitable for situations where:

• a full panel replacement is necessary after a side collision,
• the existing door is deformed to a degree that prevents proper adjustment,
• there is advanced corrosion on the edges and the lower part of the skin,
• maintaining the original body line and factory gaps is essential.

Using an original element from the same vehicle generation facilitates the work of the body shop and painter, and also reduces the risk of problems with fitting door accessories, such as the lock, handle, or window guides.

Benefits of choosing original BMW doors

Choosing original BMW doors from the Doors and body panels category primarily ensures the preservation of factory body geometry and compatibility with other body parts. This solution is particularly important for premium vehicles, where fitment precision and finish quality affect user comfort and the perceived value of the vehicle.

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 complete door shells, skins, or internal reinforcements, check the available parts in the BMW Doors and body panels category.

To better plan your repair and understand how using original used body parts affects the vehicle's later resale value, it is worth reading our guide: Original used parts vs. car resale value – how not to lose money?.