BMW F30 F31 Door Front Left N/S Glacier Silver Metallic - A83

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 Door Front Left N/S Glacier Silver Metallic - A83 is an original body component from the Doors and door panels category, designed for installation on the front left side of 3 Series models. The Glacier Silver Metallic - A83 paint finish allows for seamless matching with the factory body color, facilitating post-accident repairs or the replacement of damaged panels. This used OEM part ensures correct geometry, compatibility with factory mounts, and predictable body performance.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7298565-GSB2
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7298565
• Substitutable numbers: 41007298565, 7298565
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Color: Glacier Silber Metallic - A83
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and fitment for BMW 3 Series F30/F31

The presented front left door has been designed specifically for the BMW 3 Series F30/F31 generation body, maintaining factory hinge mounting points, locks, and window guides. The vehicle placement, defined as front – left side, guarantees proper alignment with the fender, rocker panel, and A-pillar, which is crucial for both aesthetics and cabin sealing.

The original construction ensures:

• correct body line contours,
• compatibility with factory seals and moldings,
• the ability to transfer standard equipment (window, lock, wiring harness, mirror – if applicable to the specific vehicle configuration).

Glacier Silver Metallic - A83 color and painting benefits

The door is finished in the factory Glacier Silver Metallic - A83 color, characteristic of many BMW 3 Series vehicles of this generation. Using the original silver metallic shade makes it easier to visually match the rest of the bodywork, limiting the scope of any necessary paint work to blending adjacent panels.

For body and paint shops, this means:

• easier achievement of a consistent color effect,
• lower risk of shade differences between the door, fender, and rear panel,
• time savings during paint preparation and application.

Structural characteristics and installation

As a component from the Doors and door panels category, the product serves as a complete base for the door hardware provided in the vehicle's specific configuration. The panel design is adapted to work with factory hinges, locks, and sealing systems, allowing for the maintenance of proper side body rigidity and correct latch operation.

In installation practice, this means:

• the ability to use standard gap adjustment points,
• easier door alignment relative to the body without additional modifications,
• maintenance of factory parameters for closing and lock operation.

Part condition and use in repairs

The door is offered as a used original part, which in service practice often represents a favorable compromise between repair costs and maintaining factory body quality. This type of component is particularly useful for post-accident repairs, correcting parking damage, or replacing corroded panels.

Choosing used OEM doors for a BMW allows for:

• maintaining compliance with the vehicle's factory specifications,
• preserving original geometry and side rigidity,
• reducing the scope of bodywork compared to repairing a severely deformed part.

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 parts from the same group, such as skins, reinforcements, or other door panels, check out the available parts in the BMW Doors and door panels category.

For drivers also considering service or replacement of drivetrain components during major body repairs, a guide on choosing a transmission may be helpful – a detailed discussion of common faults and tips for purchasing can be found in the article Transmission: manual, automatic, or DSG – common faults and a guide to buying a used gearbox.