BMW E81 E82 E88 Door Front Left N/S Black Sapphire Metallic - 475

Listing details and visual condition of the part

Possible scratches and paint chips – condition as shown in the product photos.

The offer applies to the bare door – without handle, window, lock, trims, or any other accessories.

There is an option to purchase a complete door for an additional fee of 80 GBP.

BMW E81 E82 E88 Door Front Left N/S Black Sapphire Metallic - 475 is an original body component from the Doors and door panels category, designed for front left-side installation in BMW 1 Series E81, E82, and E88 models. This used component, painted in Black Sapphire Metallic - 475, allows for a technically correct replacement of a damaged door shell while maintaining factory geometry and the characteristic appearance of the vehicle body.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7207445-BS2
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7207445
• Substitutable numbers: 41007207445, 7207445, 41517193217, 7193217, 51337165579, 7165579
• Weight: 150
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Color: Black Sapphire Metallic - 475
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and fitment

The presented door is designed as a body component mounted in the front section, on the left side of the vehicle. The construction corresponds to factory solutions used in the BMW 1 Series E81, E82, and E88 generations, which facilitates maintaining proper mounting gaps, body lines, and compatibility with factory hinges, locks, and seals.

Its original BMW origin promotes proper alignment with the fender, rocker panel, and pillar, reducing the need for additional bodywork modifications. This solution is particularly beneficial for post-accident repairs, where the stability of the side structure and the preservation of factory mounting points are crucial.

Color and paint layer

The door is finished in Black Sapphire Metallic - 475, characteristic of many BMW 1 Series configurations. The metallic paint coating ensures a visually consistent effect with other body elements in the same shade, which may limit the scope of painting work required after installation.

In practice, this means the component can be used as a base for potential blending or color matching, while maintaining the original paint and primer structure. This is a technically advantageous solution for both body and paint shops and users aiming to recreate the vehicle's factory appearance as faithfully as possible.

Structural characteristics

The door belongs to the Doors and door panels group, responsible for protecting the side of the cabin, proper window guidance, and interaction with the vehicle's locking system. The construction, intended for installation in the front position on the driver's side, provides adequate support for the hinges and stability during repeated opening and closing.

The element has a specific weight, which is important in terms of door balance, hinge operation, and user comfort. Maintaining factory parameters in this regard promotes long-term, repeatable operation of the opening and closing mechanisms.

Condition and service application

The product is used, making it an attractive solution for economic repairs where a combination of proper functionality and cost control is important. Such components are often chosen by workshops specializing in BMW post-accident repairs, as well as by users assembling body parts themselves.

The door will work well both for local post-collision repairs and for comprehensive reconstruction of the side body section, where maintaining the original structural integrity and compliance with the manufacturer's factory solutions is required.

Benefits of using original BMW doors

• Factory fitment for the 1 Series E81, E82, E88 body.
• Original geometry of the front zone on the left side of the vehicle.
• Black Sapphire metallic paint as a base for color matching.
• Possibility to reduce the scope of bodywork thanks to compatibility with mounting points.
• Cost-effective solution compared to new body components.

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

For users interested in a broader technical context and a comparison of structural solutions between different model lines, it is worth reading the analysis of Audi sports versions in the article Audi RS vs other models – what is hidden under the hood and chassis?, which discusses, among other things, the impact of body and chassis components on the vehicle's character.