BMW E38 Door Rear Left N/S Alpinweiss Alpine White 3 - 300

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 E38 Door Rear Left N/S Alpinweiss Alpine White 3 - 300 is an original body component from the Doors and body panels category, designed for installation on the rear left side of the vehicle. Thanks to its factory Alpinweiss 3 - 300 color, it provides a consistent solution for BMW models where maintaining a uniform paint finish and correct body geometry is crucial.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 8223885-AW
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 8223885
• Substitutable numbers: 8223885, 41528223885, 8184421, 41528184421, 8184423, 41528184423
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Left
• Color: Alpinweiss 3 - 300
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and fitment for BMW E38

The presented item is designed as a rear left door for the BMW E38 series, maintaining factory hinge, lock, and seal mounting points. This means that with a correctly selected body model, installation is possible using standard mounts without the need for structural body modifications. This type of solution allows for the restoration of the vehicle's correct side line following a collision or corrosion of the original door.

Alpinweiss 3 color – benefits for paint repairs

The door comes factory-finished in the Alpinweiss 3 - 300 shade, which facilitates matching with the existing paintwork on BMW cars in the same color. In practice, this reduces the scope of paintwork required – often, simple correction and polishing or spot painting is sufficient instead of a full repaint of the component. For body shops and individual users, this translates into time and cost savings while maintaining a consistent body appearance.

Characteristics of the used component

The door comes from the secondary market, which allows for an economical vehicle repair while maintaining the original BMW construction. A used body component is a good choice in situations where priority is given to compliance with factory geometry, as well as the ability to use existing sub-assemblies, such as the window, lock, or wiring harness (if transferred from the previous door). This type of component is particularly useful in post-accident repairs, where it is essential to restore the correct fitment of gaps between the door, the fender, and the pillar.

Application in body repairs and restorations

Replacing the complete rear left door is often a faster and more predictable solution than extensive straightening and filling of a damaged component. Using an original door from the same model series:

• facilitates the alignment of the correct body line and gaps between elements,
• ensures compatibility with factory seals and fittings,
• allows for a reduction in the amount of repair materials (filler, primers),
• promotes the maintenance of the vehicle's side structural rigidity.

For workshops specializing in the BMW brand, this is a practical solution that speeds up the repair process and makes it easier to maintain repeatable quality of workmanship.

Integration with other BMW body components

The rear left door for the BMW E38 works with other side body components, such as the rear fender, rocker panel, or B-pillar. A correctly selected component allows for the maintenance of stylistic line continuity and the proper operation of locking mechanisms and cabin seals. In the case of vehicles used intensively – both privately and in fleet applications – replacing the door with an original component from the same model series is a stable and predictable solution in terms of durability.

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

Who is this component for and how to use it

The presented door will work well both in professional body and paint shops and for individual users who are carrying out repairs or restorations of the BMW E38. It can be used for:

• post-accident repairs involving damage to the side of the body,
• restorations of collector's items where compliance with the original is important,
• projects to return cars to the road after long-term storage or corrosion.

For those interested in a deeper understanding of the differences between standard and sports versions of BMW components, including body parts, the article BMW M Performance: what is the difference between BMW M components and standard ones? may be useful, as it discusses, among other things, the use of used parts in modernization projects.