BMW X3 E83 Door Front Left N/S Black Sapphire Metallic - 475

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 X3 E83 Door Front Left N/S Black Sapphire Metallic is an original body component from the Doors and door panels category, designed for installation on the driver's side in the front part of the vehicle. The paint in the Black Sapphire Metallic shade ensures consistency with the factory BMW color palette and allows for an aesthetic, technically correct body repair without interfering with the body geometry.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 3451015-BS
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 3451015
• Substitutable numbers: 41003451015, 3451015, 41003404893, 41003449335, 3404893, 3449335, BG
• Weight: 150
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Color: Black Sapphire Metallic - 475
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and fitment for BMW X3 E83

The presented door has been designed as a component mounted on the front, left side of the body of the BMW X3 E83 generation. The construction is based on the factory body geometry, which facilitates proper alignment with the fender, rocker panel, A-pillar, and hood, as well as with factory seals and fittings.

The original structural integrity of the door ensures the maintenance of proper lateral stiffness, which is important for both safety and the correct closing and operation of the lock and hinges. Thanks to this, the component can be used both for post-accident repairs and for replacing corroded or mechanically damaged doors.

Black Sapphire Metallic color – benefits for repair

The door is factory-painted in Black Sapphire Metallic – 475, which is one of the popular shades used by BMW. For body shops, this means the possibility of limiting the painting scope to the connection points with adjacent panels, and in many cases, also reducing the time required for surface preparation.

The metallic paint coating allows for a consistent visual effect with other body elements in the same color, which is important for repairs of fleet, service, or private vehicles where maintaining a uniform body appearance is essential.

Technical characteristics and installation

The door belongs to the Doors and door panels group, meaning it is a structural element of the side body, adapted to work with factory hinges, locks, windows, and the vehicle's electrical system. The placement on the vehicle defined as front – left side makes it easier to select the correct component in service catalogs and parts selection systems.

The element has a specific weight, which is important when planning transport, installation, and working on lifts and body stands. Thanks to the preservation of the factory shape and mounting points, the installation process can be carried out using standard workshop procedures, without the need for body structure modifications.

Condition of the component and use in repairs

The door is offered as a used body component, which in workshop practice often provides a cost-effective solution while maintaining original manufacturing quality. Such components are frequently used for post-accident repairs, vehicle restorations, and for replacing mechanically damaged or corroded parts.

Using original used doors allows for maintaining factory geometry and the operating characteristics of locks, hinges, and seals, which translates into proper closing, noise reduction in the cabin, and correct fitment to the body.

Integration with other BMW body components

Replacing the front left door in a BMW X3 E83 often involves additional work in the side body area – adjusting rocker panels, fitting the fender, or correcting gaps. If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the side body zone in your BMW and need other components from the same group, such as door skins, reinforcements, or exterior panels, check the available parts in the BMW Doors and door panels category.

Additional technical and operational information

For BMW users with all-wheel drive, such as xDrive versions, it is important that body repairs do not negatively affect vehicle handling and weight distribution. Properly selected and installed doors help maintain predictable vehicle behavior, especially in vehicles operated in more demanding road conditions.

If you want to better understand the specifics of the construction and operation of all-wheel-drive cars, including BMW models, it is worth reading an article describing various AWD systems – you can find it here: xDrive, 4Matic, quattro or 4Motion – a comparison of AWD drives.