BMW F30 F31 Front Left Door N/S Melbourne Red Metallic - A75

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 Melbourne Red Metallic - A75 is an original body component from the Doors and door panels group, designed for installation on the front left side of 3 Series F30/F31 models. This used, factory-original door panel in Melbourne Red Metallic - A75 allows for maintaining consistent body styling and proper body geometry after accident repairs or restoration.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7298565-MRT1
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7298565
• Substitutable numbers: 41007298565, 7298565
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Color: Melbourne Red Metallic - A75
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and fitment

The offered item is a complete front left body door designed for installation on the driver's side of the vehicle. Thanks to its factory origin from the BMW range, the correct mounting points for hinges, the lock, and window guides are preserved, which facilitates precise adjustment of the gaps between the door, the fender, and the pillar.

The vehicle placement, defined as front – left side, ensures clear identification for installation, minimizing the risk of errors when selecting parts for a specific F30 or F31 body version.

Color and paint layer

The door is factory-finished in Melbourne Red Metallic - A75, a characteristic metallic red color used in the BMW 3 Series. Using original metallic paint often allows for limiting paintwork to potential touch-ups and blending, which reduces repair time and costs.

For users concerned with visual consistency, this means the ability to maintain a uniform shade along the entire side of the vehicle without the need for full repainting of the entire component from scratch.

Technical characteristics of the component

The door belongs to the Doors and door panels group, meaning it serves as a structural side panel responsible for the lateral rigidity of the body, proper window operation, and interaction with the vehicle's locking system. The construction is prepared for the installation of factory components such as the lock, window, seals, or wiring harness – in accordance with the configuration of the specific BMW F30/F31 vehicle.

The used nature of the part means that the item comes from vehicle dismantling and may show signs of wear typical for body components, while maintaining structural functionality and the possibility of further use after proper installation.

Benefits of using original BMW doors

Using an original front left door in Melbourne Red Metallic offers a number of practical benefits:

• factory fitment to the body lines of the 3 Series F30/F31,
• preservation of correct hinge and lock geometry,
• possibility to limit the scope of painting due to color matching,
• consistent appearance of the vehicle's side after repair.

For body shops and individual users, this means faster installation, less corrective work, and a predictable final result after the repair is completed.

BMW Doors and door panels – expansion and modernization

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

Why consider used body parts

Choosing used body parts, such as the front left door for a BMW F30/F31, is a reasonable compromise between cost and quality. Original components from dismantling retain factory geometry and material characteristics, while significantly lowering the repair budget compared to new parts.

If you want to learn more about the advantages of using OEM used parts and are looking for ways to optimize service costs, it is worth checking out the guide on our blog: Smart Skoda servicing – why second-hand parts are the best choice for your wallet. Although the article concerns a different brand, the principles of an economical approach to repairs presented there fully apply to BMW maintenance as well.