BMW F30 F31 Door Front Left N/S Imperial Blau Brillant Blue Metallic - A89

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 Imperial Blau Brillant Blue Metallic - A89 is an original body component from the Doors and door panels group, designed for front left-side installation in 3 Series F30/F31 models. The factory Imperial Blue Metallic A89 paint allows for an aesthetic and technically correct replacement of a damaged panel without the need for major structural bodywork.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7298565-IBB
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7298565
• Substitutable numbers: 41007298565, 7298565
• Weight: 150
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Color: Imperial Blue Metallic - A89
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and fitment for BMW F30/F31

The presented front left door is designed for factory installation in the BMW F30/F31 series, maintaining the original geometry, character lines, and panel gaps. Its placement on the vehicle in the front zone, on the driver's side, ensures full compatibility with the factory hinges, lock, window, and seals intended for this body generation.

Thanks to the OEM construction, the component allows for proper alignment of the door plane relative to the fender, rocker panel, and pillar, which is crucial for sealing, acoustics, and the correct operation of the soft-close mechanism. This solution is particularly beneficial for accident repairs, where fitment precision and the structural stability of the side body section are paramount.

Imperial Blue Metallic A89 color and paint quality

The factory Imperial Blue Metallic - A89 color is a distinctive, dark shade of metallic blue, often found in premium BMW equipment configurations. Using original metallic paint allows for limiting paintwork to potential blending with adjacent elements, which reduces repair time and minimizes the risk of color mismatch.

The metallic structure of the coating ensures visual consistency with the remaining body panels, and the properly selected thickness of the paint layers promotes the maintenance of appropriate resistance to atmospheric factors. For body and paint shops, this means easier color matching and less interference with the vehicle's original coating.

Technical characteristics and installation

The door belongs to the Doors and door panels group, meaning it is a significant structural element of the side body, responsible for both passenger protection and the correct operation of the window and cabin sealing. Its placement in the front, left-side position requires precise adjustment on the hinges and proper alignment of the lock relative to the B-pillar.

The component has a specific structural weight, which is important when selecting actuators, hinges, and adjusting the operation of the door check straps. Proper installation requires maintaining factory mounting points and checking body geometry to ensure smooth opening and closing, as well as the absence of stress in the rocker panel and pillar zones.

Condition, origin, and service application

The door comes from the BMW range and is a used component, making it an attractive solution for economic repairs where a combination of original construction and reasonable service costs is important. This type of component is particularly useful for accident repairs, local corrosion corrections, or replacing a mechanically damaged part.

In workshop practice, using original doors from the same body generation makes it easier to maintain factory gaps, improves acoustic comfort in the interior, and minimizes the need for additional modifications. This is a solution preferred by brand-specialized services, where the structural and visual consistency of the entire side of the vehicle is a priority.

Comprehensive BMW door zone 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 skins, reinforcements, or door frames, check the available parts in the BMW Doors and door panels category.

Additionally, to better understand the importance of using original body and drivetrain components and the correct selection of used parts by identification numbers, it is worth reading the guide article Audi five-cylinder engine – a legend from Quattro to RS3 and how to maintain it using original Audi parts, which discusses best practices in the selection of OEM elements.