BMW 5 Series E60 1 Door Rear Right O/S Silbergrau Silver Grey Metallic - A08

BMW 5 Series E60 1 Door Rear Right O/S Silbergrau Silver Grey Metallic - A08 is an original body component from the Doors and door panels category, designed for installation on the rear right side of the BMW 5 Series E60 model. This used panel in Silbergrau Metallic - A08 allows for a technically correct replacement of a damaged part without interfering with the body geometry, while maintaining the vehicle's factory side profile.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7202342-SBG1
• 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: Silbergrau Metallic - A08
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and fitment

The presented rear right door has been designed as a structural body component for the BMW 5 Series E60 generation. Its placement on the passenger side at the rear ensures full compatibility with factory hinge, lock, and seal mounting points, which facilitates installation and reduces the need for additional bodywork modifications.

The original geometry of the panel allows for proper alignment with the rear fender, rocker panel, and B-pillar, which is crucial for both cabin sealing and the correct operation of locks and windows.

Color and paintwork aspect

The door comes in the factory Silbergrau Metallic - A08 shade, characteristic of many BMW E60 units. For users looking for a part in the same paint code, this means the possibility of reducing the scope of paintwork, or in favorable conditions, even skipping it after proper visual matching.

The metallic paint coating provides a good base for potential blending with adjacent elements, which helps the painter achieve a consistent visual effect across the entire side plane of the body.

Characteristics of the used part

The door comes from dismantling, which means these are used parts that maintain a construction consistent with BMW factory standards. This type of component is particularly beneficial for post-accident repairs, where combining correct geometry with a reasonable purchase cost is key.

Choosing a used body panel allows for the preservation of the original sheet metal structure and factory stampings, which facilitates subsequent adjustment of panel gaps and proper door closing.

Application in body repairs

The rear right door for the BMW E60 is suitable for both local collision repairs and larger bodywork projects covering the entire side area of the vehicle. This component can be used for:

• repairing damage after an impact to the rear side section,
• eliminating advanced corrosion on the original door,
• restoring the vehicle's factory appearance after previous, improper repairs.

Properly selected doors from the same model generation facilitate maintaining the correct side stiffness of the body and the proper operation of window and lock mechanisms after transferring the equipment.

Integration with other BMW body components

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

For users interested in improving cabin comfort and overall interior ergonomics during larger car projects, an article describing the impact of replacing seats on driving experience and vehicle value may be helpful – you can find it here: Interior metamorphosis: How branded seats from dismantling will drastically improve comfort and increase the value of your car.

Summary

BMW 5 Series E60 1 Door Rear Right O/S Silbergrau Silver Grey Metallic - A08 is a practical solution for 5 Series E60 owners who want to restore the correct condition of the side body section using an original part from dismantling. The factory Silbergrau Metallic - A08 color, proper vehicle placement, and compatibility with the model's construction make it a functional base for professional body and paint repair.