BMW F20 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 F20 Door Front Left N/S Black Sapphire Metallic - 475 is an original body component from the Doors and door panels category, designed for installation on the driver's side in F20 series models. The Black Sapphire Metallic - 475 paint finish ensures visual consistency with the factory BMW bodywork and facilitates easier matching during post-accident repairs or routine maintenance replacements.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7284511-BS2
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7284511
• Substitutable numbers: 41007284511, 7284511
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Color: Black Sapphire Metallic - 475
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and fitment for BMW F20

The presented front left door is structurally prepared for installation on the front side of the BMW F20 body on the driver's side. The mounting holes, pressings, and edge geometry are consistent with factory attachment points, which promotes precise alignment with the fender, rocker panel, A-pillar, and hood. This ensures the correct body line is maintained, and gap adjustment is limited to standard service procedures.

Black Sapphire Metallic - 475 color and paint aspects

The factory color Black Sapphire Metallic - 475 is a popular metallic shade used on many BMW F20 units. Using a door in the same paint code facilitates:

• limiting the scope of paint work to potential blending of adjacent elements,
• maintaining the consistency of the metallic structure and color depth across the entire side of the vehicle,
• speeding up the body repair process after a collision or operational damage.

For body and paint shops, this means shorter preparation time for the component and easier visual matching to the vehicle's existing paint coating.

Structural characteristics and installation

The door belongs to the Doors and door panels category, meaning it is a load-bearing element of the side body, responsible for proper window operation, cabin sealing, and interaction with the lock and hinges. The placement on the vehicle, defined as front – left side, ensures compatibility with factory hinges and locks in the BMW F20, as well as factory seals and door sill trims.

The component comes from disassembly, which in practice means it is a used but original part, retaining factory geometry and sheet metal structure. For the user and the workshop, this translates into stable mounting, predictable behavior during adjustment, and the ability to utilize the vehicle's existing mounting infrastructure.

Use in post-accident repairs and restorations

The front left door for the BMW F20 in Black Sapphire Metallic - 475 is particularly useful for repairs after side collisions, parking damage, and for fleet vehicle restorations. Choosing an original component from disassembly allows you to:

• maintain compliance with the factory BMW body specification,
• minimize the risk of issues with lock, seal, and window alignment,
• reduce costs compared to purchasing a new component while maintaining a high level of quality.

This makes the solution attractive for both professional service centers and individual users who expect a reasonable compromise between price and technical parameters.

Integration with other BMW body components

Replacing the front left door in a BMW F20 often involves additional work within the side body area – hinge adjustment, lock alignment, as well as checking the fitment of seals and trims. If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the door area in your BMW and need other components from the same group, such as skins, reinforcements, or complete door assemblies, check out the available parts in the BMW Doors and door panels category.

Technical support and selection of used parts

When planning body repairs after a collision, it is worth paying attention to installation procedures, the selection of appropriate components from disassembly, and how to verify their condition. Practical tips regarding bodywork, selecting used OEM components, and example repair scenarios can be found in the article Bodywork and chassis – post-accident repairs using parts from disassembly, which helps organize the service process and reduce the risk of installation errors.