BMW F30 F31 Front Left Door N/S Estorilblau Estoril Blue II Metallic - B45

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 F30 F31 Front Left Door N/S Estorilblau Estoril Blue II Metallic - B45 is an original body component from the Doors and door panels category, designed for installation on the front left side of 3 Series F30/F31 models. The paint in the Estoril Blau Metallic - B45 shade ensures visual consistency with the factory BMW color palette and facilitates matching with the vehicle's existing paintwork.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7298565-EB
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7298565
• Substitutable numbers: 41007298565, 7298565
• Weight: 150
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Color: Estoril Blau Metallic - B45
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and compatibility for BMW F30/F31

The presented front left door has been designed specifically for the BMW 3 Series F30/F31, maintaining factory geometry and mounting points. This ensures proper fitment with the fender, rocker panel, A-pillar, and roofline, as well as correct operation with hinges and the lock at the original mounting points.

The placement on the vehicle, defined as front, left side, ensures clear identification of the component and minimizes the risk of errors when selecting parts. As a result, the door can be used both for post-accident repairs and for replacing corroded or damaged body panels.

Color Estoril Blau Metallic - B45

The door is factory-painted in Estoril Blau Metallic - B45, a color characteristic of BMW's sport configurations. This shade of metallic blue stands out with a distinct pearlescent effect and harmonizes well with the 3 Series body line, emphasizing the car's dynamic character.

For body and paint shops, this means the ability to reduce the scope of painting work – in many cases, fitting and potential blending of adjacent elements is sufficient, which shortens repair time and makes it easier to maintain a uniform coating structure.

Technical and structural characteristics

As an element from the Doors and door panels category, the product serves as a load-bearing side panel, responsible for proper window guidance, cabin sealing, and interaction with seals and fittings. The structure is prepared to withstand loads resulting from daily use, opening and closing, as well as the operation of the lock and hinges.

The door has a specific weight, which is important when selecting appropriate hinges and adjusting clearances. The correct weight of the component helps maintain the factory balance between durability and comfort of use – the door is neither excessively heavy nor too light, which could affect the longevity of the mounts.

Condition, origin, and use in repairs

The component comes from the BMW range and is a used part, which allows for combining original specifications with more favorable repair costs compared to new components. Used factory doors retain the correct geometry and are a good base for further body and paint work, especially in post-accident repairs where dimensional compliance is crucial.

The door can be used both in professional body shops and in specialized workshops dealing with the restoration of BMW vehicles. Proper surface preparation, inspection of edges and mounting points, and correct installation will restore full functionality to the driver's entry zone.

Integration with other BMW body components

The front left door in Estoril Blau Metallic is an essential component of the side body, working in conjunction with the mirror, window, seals, and decorative trim. Proper alignment in the door opening affects cabin sealing, interior noise levels, and closing comfort.

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 additional panels, reinforcements, or other door components, check the available parts in the BMW Doors and door panels category.

Expert support and repair cost optimization

When planning body repairs, it is worth considering not only the cost of the door itself but also the selection of other components from the secondary market. In the case of braking system elements, an article describing the advantages of using original used parts may be helpful – you can find it here: Brake calipers under the microscope: How to effectively reduce braking system repair costs by choosing proven recycled parts. Although it concerns a different group of components, it demonstrates an approach to the safe use of recycled parts, which can be analogously applied when planning BMW body repairs.