BMW X3 F25 Door Rear Right O/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 F25 Door Rear Right O/S Black Sapphire Metallic - 475 is an original body component from the Doors and door panels category, designed for installation on the rear right side of the BMW X3 F25 model. The Black Sapphire Metallic paint finish helps maintain visual consistency of the bodywork and makes it easier to match the vehicle's factory color.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7238696-BS
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7238696
• Substitutable numbers: 41527238696, 7238696
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Right
• Color: Black Sapphire Metallic - 475
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and fitment for BMW X3 F25

The presented rear right door has been designed specifically for the BMW X3 F25 construction, maintaining factory mounting points and body geometry. Its placement on the rear right side of the vehicle ensures proper alignment with the fender, rocker panel, pillar, and seals, which translates into correct closing and airtightness.

The original structure of the panel and reinforcements allows for the preservation of factory crumple zones and compatibility with standard hinges, locks, and door wiring. This makes the component a functional solution for both post-accident repairs and the replacement of corroded or damaged doors.

Black Sapphire Metallic color – benefits for body repair

The door is finished in Black Sapphire Metallic, identified by paint code 475, which is characteristic of many BMW X3 F25 units. Using the factory metallic shade:

• facilitates visual matching with the existing paint on the body,
• limits the scope of necessary painting to potential blending,
• allows for shorter repair times and optimized restoration costs.

For body shops, this means a more predictable preparation and assembly process, and for the end user – an aesthetic final result while maintaining the characteristic BMW look in Black Sapphire.

Characteristics of the used component

The door comes from the secondary market, making it an attractive cost-effective alternative to new body parts. A used component from the Doors and door panels category allows for the restoration of full functionality to the side of the body while maintaining a reasonable repair budget. This type of solution is particularly beneficial for comprehensive post-accident repairs, restorations, and maintaining older vehicles in good technical condition.

Choosing original, used doors ensures the preservation of factory geometry, which is important for proper gap alignment, lock operation, and compatibility with seals and side windows.

Application in vehicle restoration and modernization

The component is suitable for both standard replacement of damaged doors and restoration projects where maintaining the original body line of the BMW X3 F25 is crucial. Thanks to the factory Black Sapphire Metallic paint finish, it is possible to maintain the stylistic consistency of the entire side of the vehicle without the need for a full repaint.

For vehicles considered future youngtimers, using original doors from the correct model generation allows for maintaining compliance with factory specifications, which is significant for both utility and collector value.

Complementary BMW body components

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

Support in selecting used parts

When planning a broader restoration or refreshing a vehicle from years similar to the BMW X3 F25, it is worth considering a wider use of components from the secondary market. Practical tips regarding the selection of used components, modernization scenarios, and ways to maintain visual and technical consistency can be found in the article The second life of a youngtimer – how used car parts rejuvenate cars from the 1998–2012 era.