BMW 5 E39 Saloon Door Rear Left N/S Arktis Silver Metallic - 309

BMW 5 E39 Saloon Door Rear Left N/S Arktis Silver Metallic is an original body component from the Doors and door panels category, designed for installation on the rear left side of the vehicle. It is a practical solution for BMW owners who require a factory color match in Arktis Silver Metallic - 309 and the correct door geometry in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 8266721-AS
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 8266721
• Substitutable numbers: 41528266721, 8266721, 41528226227, 8226227, 41528199775, 8199775, 41528199777, 8199777
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Left
• Color: Arktis Silber - 309
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and fitment for BMW E39

The presented component is designed as a rear left door for the BMW E39 series, maintaining factory hinge mounting points, locks, and seal locations. This ensures the maintenance of correct body gaps, proper closing, and compatibility with factory windows, guides, and fittings characteristic of this model.

The original door construction provides adequate lateral body rigidity and correct load distribution in the rear zone, which is important for both safety and the overall durability of the bodywork.

Arktis Silver Metallic - 309 color and benefits of paint matching

The door comes in Arktis Silver Metallic - 309, which facilitates matching the factory BMW E39 paint in this shade. In many cases, this allows for limiting paintwork to local touch-ups or polishing instead of a full repaint of the component, which shortens repair time and reduces costs.

The factory silver paint shade helps maintain a consistent aesthetic for the entire side of the vehicle while facilitating future resale of the car thanks to a visually uniform body surface.

Characteristics of the used component

The door comes from dismantling, which means these are used parts, yet still functional for further use. Such components are particularly valued in post-accident repairs, where maintaining original geometry and sheet metal thickness, as well as compliance with BMW's factory design solutions, is crucial.

Using a used body component often allows for better fitment than aftermarket replacements while reducing repair costs and maintaining a high level of quality.

Application in body repairs and restorations

The rear left door for the BMW E39 is suitable for both standard post-collision body repairs and comprehensive body restoration of this model. The component can be used as a base for further work, such as:

• transferring original equipment (lock, window, wiring harness, upholstery),
• preparation for painting in a different color during a full vehicle color change,
• restoring the factory look of the vehicle side after mechanical or corrosion damage.

By maintaining the original door construction, it is possible to keep proper alignment with the fender, rocker panel, and pillar, which is important for user comfort and interior sealing.

BMW doors and door panels – expansion and modernization

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the side body zone in your BMW and need other components from the same group, such as door skins, complete door assemblies, or internal reinforcements, check out the available parts in the BMW doors and door panels category.

How to safely select a part by part number and paint code

When selecting a door for a BMW E39, it is crucial to verify compatibility by part number and paint code to avoid installation issues and shade differences. If you want to learn practical methods for checking component compatibility before purchasing online, it is worth using the advice contained in the article Risk-free online parts shopping – 5 proven ways to verify component compatibility by OEM numbers and paint codes, which discusses, among other things, verifying components for BMW.