BMW F20 Door Shell Front Left N/S Midnight Blue Metallic - B38

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 Shell Front Left N/S Midnight Blue Metallic - B38 is an original body component from the Doors and door panels group, designed for installation on the front left side. Finished in an attractive Midnight Blue Metallic - B38 color, it allows for a visually and technically consistent replacement of a damaged door shell in your BMW.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7284511-MBM1
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7284511
• Substitutable numbers: 41007284511, 7284511, BG
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Color: Midnight Blue Metallic - B38
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and fitment

The presented door assembly is designed as a factory BMW body component, mounted on the front left position. Thanks to the preservation of the original shell geometry, body lines, and mounting points for hinges and accessories, the part ensures proper alignment with the fender, rocker panel, and pillar lines, which facilitates precise gap adjustment and correct closing.

Its original BMW origin helps maintain factory side rigidity, proper window operation, and compatibility with factory seals, locks, and hardware. This is a particularly advantageous solution for post-accident repairs, where maintaining a structure consistent with the manufacturer's design is crucial.

Midnight Blue Metallic - B38 color

The door is finished in Midnight Blue Metallic - B38 paint, characteristic of many BMW F20 configurations. The metallic coating gives the body an elegant, understated character that harmonizes well with both light and dark trim elements. In the case of local repairs or replacing the entire component, this helps limit the scope of painting and makes it easier to match the vehicle's existing paintwork.

The Midnight Blue Metallic color is often chosen by users who value a discreet yet distinctive look for their car, which is why using an originally painted door helps maintain the visual consistency of the entire side of the body.

Structural characteristics

As a component from the Doors and door panels group, the part serves as a load-bearing side shell that works with the hinges, lock, window, and the vehicle's electrical system. The properly shaped door frame ensures correct window guidance and proper seal adhesion, which is important for interior acoustics and body tightness.

The original door construction helps maintain factory side safety parameters and facilitates the installation of standard equipment, such as moldings, door handles, or the exterior mirror intended for the specific BMW F20 model.

Condition and benefits of choosing a used part

The item is offered as a used part, which allows you to combine reasonable repair costs with the preservation of original BMW construction quality. In many cases, used doors are a good solution for bodywork repairs because they reduce the amount of straightening and body filler work, and also shorten the preparation time for painting.

Choosing an original used body part is also a more sustainable approach to vehicle maintenance – reusing a component reduces the demand for the production of new parts and the amount of waste. If you want to learn more about the impact of such decisions on the environment, see the article Sustainable automotive: How buying original used parts reduces the carbon footprint and protects the environment?.

Support for complete side body repair

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the door zone in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as shells, frames, or additional panels, check out the available parts in the BMW Doors and door panels category.