BMW 5 E39 Saloon Touring Door Front Right O/S Arktis Silver Metallic - 309

BMW 5 E39 Saloon Touring Door Front Right O/S Arktis Silver Metallic - 309 is an original body component from the Doors and door panels group, designed for installation on the front right side of the vehicle. The part in Arktis Silver - 309 color allows for maintaining a consistent body style and factory body lines, which is particularly important for post-accident repairs and restorations.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 8216818-AS
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 8216818
• Substitutable numbers: 41518216818, 8216818, 41518216820, 8216820, 41518215858, 8215858, 41518199772, 8199772, 41518211854, 8211854, 41519070898, 9070898, 41518199774, 8199774
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Right
• Color: Arktis Silber - 309
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and fitment for BMW E39

The presented front right door has been designed specifically for the BMW 5 Series E39 construction, ensuring it maintains the correct geometry, mounting points, and profile lines. Its placement on the vehicle on the front axle on the passenger side ensures compatibility with factory hinges, locks, and door sealings.

The original body construction guarantees proper alignment with the fender, rocker panel, and pillar, which facilitates gap adjustment and reduces the need for additional bodywork. This solution is particularly beneficial for precise repairs where maintaining factory body parameters is essential.

Structural characteristics and Arktis Silver color

The door belongs to the Doors and door panels category, meaning it is a full-value side skin element, prepared to work with factory reinforcements, window guides, and seals. The construction intended for installation on the front right side ensures proper lateral stiffness and stability during daily use.

The Arktis Silver - 309 color is a characteristic, light shade of silver used by BMW, which allows for aesthetic matching to a body in the same paint. In many cases, this allows for limiting the scope of painting to a minimum, which shortens repair time and can reduce costs while maintaining a consistent vehicle appearance.

Used condition and benefits of using OE parts

The item is in used condition, which in practice means it comes from vehicle dismantling and may show signs of wear typical for this class of parts. For many BMW E39 users, this is a beneficial solution because it allows for the use of an original body component while maintaining a reasonable repair budget.

Using a door from the same production line as the factory car parts promotes maintaining proper body geometry and facilitates the installation of equipment such as the lock, handle, wiring, or glass. It is a practical choice for post-collision repairs, replacing corroded elements, or vehicle reconstruction.

Application in body repairs and restorations

The front right door in Arktis Silver will work well both in standard body repairs and in more advanced BMW E39 restoration projects. Thanks to the factory profile and fitment to the body structure, they facilitate restoring the original lateral stiffness and proper door closing.

In practice, this means:

• easier adjustment of gaps between the door and adjacent panels,
• better fitment to seals and reduction of cabin noise,
• consistent appearance of the side part of the body after the repair is completed.

Repair expansion – BMW Doors and door panels

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

Practical tips for selection and installation

Before purchasing, it is worth verifying the compatibility of the body version and the installation side to ensure trouble-free installation. During assembly, it is recommended to check hinge settings, adjust the lock, and verify seal adhesion, which will allow for proper closing and limit potential air noise.

For those planning broader work on the vehicle or wanting to better prepare for purchasing other used mechanical components, a guide describing key stages of part condition verification may be helpful – you can find it in the article How to buy a used car engine and not get scammed – a step-by-step guide, which contains universal tips also useful when evaluating other subassemblies.