@BMW 3 Series E90 E91 Door Front Left N/S Le Mans Blau Blue Metallic - 381

@BMW 3 Series E90 E91 Door Front Left N/S Le Mans Blau Blue Metallic is an original body component from the Doors and door panels category, designed for front-left installation in 3 Series E90/E91 models. The factory Le Mans Blau Metallic – 381 paint allows for the aesthetic replacement of damaged bodywork without the need for a full repaint of the vehicle's side.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7203643-LMB
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7203643
• Substitutable numbers: 41007203643, 7203643, 41517152685, 7152685
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Color: Le Mans Blau Metallic - 381
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and fitment for BMW E90/E91

The presented door has been designed as a body component for front-left installation, ensuring it maintains the correct body geometry and factory-pressed lines characteristic of the BMW 3 Series E90/E91. The original construction ensures proper fitment with the fender, rocker panel, A-pillar, and hood, which facilitates gap alignment and reduces the need for additional bodywork.

The door comes from a BMW vehicle and complies with the manufacturer's factory standards regarding dimensions, hinge mounts, and mounting points for the lock, window, and seals. As a result, it provides a functional solution for accident repairs, corrosion correction, or the replacement of mechanically damaged body panels.

Le Mans Blau Metallic – 381 color

The factory Le Mans Blau Metallic – 381 color is a distinctive, dynamic shade of blue, often found in versions with a sportier character. Using the original metallic paint allows for limiting the painting scope to local touch-ups and blending, which in many cases shortens repair time and reduces costs.

For owners of BMW E90/E91 models in the same color, this is a particularly practical solution – with proper surface preparation, a visually consistent effect with the rest of the body components can be achieved, preserving the vehicle's aesthetics and value.

Characteristics of the used component

The door belongs to the category of used parts, which in practice means it has been removed from a vehicle and may show signs of wear typical for this class of parts. At the same time, its functionality as a load-bearing structure for the window, lock, and seals is preserved, allowing for reinstallation in another car.

Choosing a used body component is often a cost-effective solution for budget repairs or when the priority is to maintain original BMW sheet metal instead of using aftermarket replacements. This allows for maintaining material consistency of the body and the factory character of the vehicle.

Application in body and paint repairs

The front-left door in Le Mans Blau Metallic – 381 is suitable for both post-collision repairs and replacing components affected by corrosion. The design intended for installation on the driver's side front allows for:

• restoring the correct geometry of the side body section,
• maintaining factory mounting points for door equipment,
• reducing the scope of body filler and sheet metal straightening,
• achieving a consistent visual effect with the rest of the body in the same color.

For body shops and service centers specializing in the BMW brand, such a component provides a practical base for professional repairs in accordance with the manufacturer's technology.

Expanding BMW side area repairs

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 door skins, reinforcements, or door frames, check out the available parts in the BMW Doors and door panels category.

Additional technical information and tips

Before installation, it is recommended to verify the component's compatibility with the specific E90 or E91 body version and compare the shape and placement of mounts with the currently installed door. In practice, this facilitates the transfer of equipment, such as the lock, handle, wiring harness, or window, as well as the correct adjustment of the door relative to the seals and rocker panels.

For users interested in a broader technical context and structural differences between individual model lines, it is worth checking out comparative materials regarding sports versions of cars. For example, in the case of the Audi brand, the differences between the RS line and standard models well illustrate the impact of changes in the body, brakes, and chassis on the vehicle's character – you can find more on this in the article Audi RS vs other models – what is hidden under the hood and chassis?.