BMW 5 Series E60 Saloon Door Rear Left N/S Le Mans Blau Metallic - 381

BMW 5 Series E60 Saloon Door Rear Left N/S Le Mans Blau Metallic in Le Mans Blau Metallic is an original body component from the Doors and door panels category, designed for the precise replacement of the factory panel. This is a solution for users who expect to maintain factory body geometry, a consistent side profile, and a paint shade that matches the original.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7202341-LMB
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7202341
• Substitutable numbers: 41527202341, 7202341, 41517111377, 41517161309, 7111377, 7161309
• Weight: 150
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Left
• Color: Le Mans Blau Metallic - 381
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and fitment for BMW 5 E60

The offered item is a rear left saloon door dedicated to the BMW 5 Series E60 generation. The construction is based on the manufacturer's factory design, which allows for maintaining proper mounting gaps, character lines, and compatibility with original hinges, locks, windows, and seals. As a result, the door can be used both for accident repairs and for replacing corroded or mechanically damaged bodywork.

Le Mans Blau Metallic color – the advantage of original paint

The door is finished in the factory Le Mans Blau Metallic color, characteristic of sport-configured BMW 5 Series E60 models. Using the original metallic shade facilitates visual matching to the vehicle's existing paintwork, limiting the scope of potential paint jobs and the risk of tone differences. This is particularly important for repairs where maintaining a consistent appearance of the entire side plane of the body is essential.

Structural characteristics and installation

The component belongs to the Doors and door panels group, meaning it is a key part of the vehicle's side structure, responsible for passenger protection, body rigidity, and the correct operation of windows and seals. The door is prepared for installation in the rear left part of the vehicle, maintaining factory mounting points. The properly selected weight of the component promotes the correct operation of hinges and locks, as well as proper closing of the door without the need for unnatural adjustments.

Use in bodywork repairs

This body component is suitable for situations where repairing existing doors (straightening, filling, extensive welding) would be technologically unprofitable or could reduce the durability of the structure. Replacing the entire door allows you to:

• restore the original geometry of the side part of the body,
• maintain proper adhesion of seals and windows,
• minimize the amount of filler materials and putty,
• achieve an aesthetic final result close to the factory standard.

For body and paint shops, this means a more predictable repair process, and for the user – stable fitment and correct operation of door mechanisms after installation.

Benefits of choosing original BMW doors

Choosing original BMW 5 Series E60 doors translates into several practical advantages. Firstly, compatibility with factory equipment elements – moldings, locks, wiring harnesses, or windows – is maintained. Secondly, the construction was designed with a specific body generation in mind, which promotes proper load distribution and side rigidity. Thirdly, using an original panel makes it easier to maintain the vehicle's value after repair, as the body line and paint shade remain consistent with the factory specification.

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

Additionally, if you want to better understand why original aftermarket parts are increasingly used for premium car repairs, it is worth reading the article Crisis in the new parts market? Why used originals for premium cars are the hottest trend in 2026, which discusses the current realities of availability and cost-effectiveness of such solutions.