BMW 5 Series E39 Rear Right O/S Door Weatherstrip Chest Strip Black 8159104

BMW 5 Series E39 Rear Right O/S Door Weatherstrip Chest Strip Black is a precisely fitted component from the Doors and door panels category, designed for installation on the rear right side of the vehicle body. The black sealing strip ensures a tight door fit, reducing noise, preventing moisture ingress, and improving the acoustic comfort of the cabin. This is a practical solution for users who want to restore the factory functionality of the side body area in their BMW in an organized manner.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 8159104
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 8159104
• Substitutable numbers: 8159104, 51228159104, EM
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Right
• Color: Black
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and fitment for BMW 5 E39

The presented weatherstrip is dedicated to the rear right side of the 5 Series E39 body, which allows for maintaining the proper geometry of the door fitment against the bodywork. The component has been designed specifically for the door structure of this model, ensuring that the contact line with the door panel and pillar remains consistent with BMW factory solutions. Such fitment reduces the need for additional modifications and facilitates installation in workshop or service conditions.

Design characteristics and color

The black color of the weatherstrip is consistent with the typical factory finish used in the 5 Series E39, allowing for a uniform aesthetic of the door edges. The component operates in the contact zone between the door and the body, where it is responsible for:

• limiting the ingress of water and contaminants into the interior,
• reducing wind noise while driving,
• stabilizing the position of the door leaf relative to the frame.

As a result, the overall comfort of using the vehicle is improved, as well as the durability of upholstery and sheet metal elements within the rear right door zone.

Function in the door and door panel system

The rear right weatherstrip works in conjunction with other components from the Doors and door panels group, creating a cohesive system for protecting the cabin from external factors. A correctly selected and installed component:

• stabilizes the door closing line,
• reduces vibrations and rattling resulting from clearances on the door perimeter,
• supports the maintenance of proper door leaf pressure against the body.

For workshops and individual users, this means the possibility of restoring proper door operation after body repairs, panel replacement, or hinge adjustment.

Component condition and service application

The offered weatherstrip is a used part, which makes it a reasonable choice for maintenance repairs and for restoring the completeness of the side body area in older BMW 5 Series E39 models. It works well both in spot repairs (replacing a single weatherstrip) and in broader service work covering the entire right side of the vehicle. Thanks to the preservation of the original mounting geometry, precise seating of the component in factory mounting points is possible.

Support with selection and expansion of work scope

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

For users who are simultaneously carrying out broader service work on the vehicle and want to organize their knowledge regarding the selection of components by catalog numbers and proper maintenance of subassemblies, the guide article Fuel system – injectors, pumps, and fuel tank: maintenance and regeneration, containing practical tips on diagnostics and servicing of consumables, may be helpful.