BMW F31 Door Rear Left N/S Touring 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 F31 Door Rear Left N/S Touring Black Sapphire Metallic is an original body component from the Doors and door panels group, designed for installation on the rear left side of the vehicle. Finished in the factory Black Sapphire Metallic color, it allows for a consistent, technically correct post-accident repair or replacement of a damaged door shell without interfering with the vehicle's body structure.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7298525-BS2
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7298525
• Substitutable numbers: 41007298525, 7298525, 41527298219, 7298219
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Left
• Color: Black Sapphire Metallic - 475
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and fitment for BMW F31

The presented component is designed as a rear left door for the BMW 3 Series F31 Touring body style. The construction is based on factory hinge, lock, and window guide mounting points, which allows for installation in place of the original part without the need for bodywork modifications. Thanks to the preservation of OEM geometry, a correct fit with the fender, rocker panel, pillar, and tailgate is achieved.

Black Sapphire Metallic color – benefits for repairs

The door is finished in Black Sapphire Metallic paint, identified by code 475, which is characteristic of many BMW configurations. In practice, this means:

• easier color matching to the vehicle's existing paintwork,
• limiting the scope of painting to potential blending of adjacent elements,
• maintaining a consistent, factory aesthetic of the body after repair.

For body and paint shops, using a pre-finished component in the correct color reduces service turnaround time and minimizes the risk of shade differences.

Technical characteristics and installation

The door belongs to the Doors and door panels group, meaning it is a key element of the side body structure, responsible for both passenger protection and the proper operation of seals and windows. Its placement in the rear, left-hand zone requires maintaining appropriate rigidity and geometry to ensure:

• proper closing and gap alignment relative to adjacent panels,
• correct interaction with seals and rocker moldings,
• stable mounting of internal mechanisms (lock, window, wiring – if transferred from the previous door).

The component comes from disassembly, which in practice means preserving the original sheet metal structure and factory stampings, which are essential for precise door alignment within the body opening.

Why choose original BMW doors

Using original doors in Black Sapphire Metallic for the BMW F31 reduces the risk of fitment issues typical of aftermarket replacements. Key benefits include:

• factory geometry and compatibility with the F31 body,
• preservation of the design lines and characteristic side stampings,
• the ability to utilize existing equipment transferred from the old door (depending on the scope of workshop work).

For the end user, this translates into a more predictable repair result, both in terms of visual appearance and functionality.

Expanding BMW side zone repairs

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

When planning post-accident repairs or body restoration, it is also worth checking out practical tips regarding the selection of disassembled components – you will find them in the article Bodywork and chassis – post-accident repairs using disassembled parts, which discusses, among other things, the selection of used OEM components and typical workshop procedures.