BMW 1 Series E81 E82 E88 Door Front Right O/S Montegoblau Blue Metallic - A51

BMW 1 Series E81 E82 E88 Door Front Right O/S Montegoblau Blue Metallic - A51 is an original body component from the Doors and door panels category, designed for installation on the front right side of the vehicle. The paint in the Montegoblau Metallic - A51 shade allows for an aesthetic match to the factory body finish, facilitating post-accident repairs or the replacement of a worn-out part. This used OEM component ensures proper geometry, compatibility with factory mounts, and a consistent look with the body lines of the BMW 1 Series E81/E82.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7207446-MTB1
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7207446
• Substitutable numbers: 41007207446, 7207446, 41517193218, 7193218
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Right
• Color: Montegoblau Metallic - A51
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and fitment

The offered item is a complete front right door shell designed for BMW 1 Series E81 and E82 models. Its placement in the front passenger-side area ensures full integration with factory hinges, locks, glass, and equipment wiring, which is transferred from the vehicle's original door. The OEM construction guarantees the maintenance of correct gaps between body panels, which is crucial for both aesthetics and the proper closing and sealing of the door.

Color and paint finish

The door is finished in Montegoblau Metallic - A51, a color characteristic of sporty BMW configurations. The metallic paint coating provides a visually attractive effect while making it easier to match the existing vehicle paint in the event of local repairs or partial body restoration. For body shops, this means a reduction in preparatory work and the ability to precisely match the shade when blending adjacent panels.

Technical characteristics and installation

The door belongs to the Doors and door panels category, meaning it is a key structural element of the side body. The design, intended for installation on factory mounting points, allows for the preservation of the original body rigidity and proper interaction with seals, locks, and the window mechanism. A used OEM component is particularly beneficial for post-accident repairs, where it is essential to restore the original geometry without the need to adjust aftermarket replacements.

In practice, installation involves transferring equipment from the previous door (upholstery, wiring harness, lock, glass, mirror – depending on the vehicle configuration) and adjusting the position on the hinges to achieve even gaps and proper closing. Thanks to the factory design of the door, this process is predictable and well-known to most workshops specializing in the BMW brand.

Use in BMW repairs and restorations

This door model is suitable both for standard replacement of a damaged part and for more extensive restoration or modernization projects of the BMW 1 Series body. Choosing an original door in Montegoblau Metallic allows for reduced full-painting costs and shorter vehicle downtime in the workshop. This is a particularly favorable solution for users who expect the most faithful reproduction of the factory look and proper fitment of body components.

Repair expansion – BMW Doors and door panels

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

For a comparison of manufacturers' approaches to the durability and cost-effectiveness of using aftermarket parts, it is worth reading an analysis regarding another popular brand – you can find it in the article Volkswagen – solidity and reliability. Why are used VW parts a sensible choice?, which discusses the practical aspects of selecting and installing used components.