BMW X3 Series E83 Rear Left Door Upper Hinge Top Silver Grey A08 N/S 3402819

BMW X3 Series E83 Rear Left Door Upper Hinge Top Silver Grey A08 N/S is an original body component designed for the rear left side of the vehicle, ensuring stable door operation and correct geometry. The hinge, finished in the elegant Silbergrau Metallic - A08 color, helps maintain visual consistency of the bodywork, which is particularly important for precise body and paint repairs. This is a practical solution for BMW X3 E83 users who expect solid construction and proper fitment of components.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 3422369-SBG
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 3402819
• Substitutable numbers: 41003422369, 3422369, 41003404897, 3404897, 3402819
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Left
• Color: Silbergrau Metallic - A08
• Category: Other Exterior Parts & Accessories

Purpose and function of the hinge

The presented hinge is dedicated for installation in the rear left part of the BMW X3 E83 body, where it is responsible for smooth opening and closing of the door and maintaining its correct position relative to the bodywork. The component's design is engineered to handle the loads resulting from the door's weight and daily use, minimizing the risk of door sagging or improper closing.

Thanks to its precise fit to factory mounting points, the hinge supports the maintenance of door seals, reduces unwanted vibrations, and contributes to acoustic comfort inside the vehicle. This is especially important in vehicles used intensively, where the precision of door operation translates into daily convenience.

Color and paint matching

The element is finished in the Silbergrau Metallic - A08 shade, which facilitates matching the factory body paint in this color. For many users, this means the possibility of limiting the scope of paint work or simplifying it, especially when the repair involves only replacing a damaged hinge without interfering with larger body surfaces.

Precise color designation allows for more informed repair planning – both in professional service centers and independent workshops. Combined with proper verification of compatibility using OEM numbers and paint codes, the risk of selecting an incompatible part can be effectively minimized.

Installation characteristics

The hinge is designed for a specific location on the vehicle, which facilitates the identification of the correct component during repair. Thanks to factory geometry and properly selected mounting points, installation in place of the original hinge is possible without the need for modifying the door structure or the body pillar.

Such a solution promotes efficient replacement in workshop conditions, shortening the time required for adjustment and alignment. A correctly selected hinge also helps maintain even gaps between the door and the body, which is important for both aesthetic and functional reasons.

Brand, condition, and service application

The component comes from the BMW range, which means maintaining factory construction standards and compatibility with the X3 E83 model. The used hinge is a reasonable choice for post-accident repairs, body corrections, or replacing worn-out parts in older vehicles, where functionality and compliance with the original specification are prioritized.

In workshop practice, such a component will prove useful both for a single hinge replacement and for broader bodywork involving door adjustment, seal fitment correction, or eliminating closing issues. This is a solution that allows for restoring proper door operation without the need to resort to replacements with uncertain fitment.

Support in selection and additional resources

To better protect yourself against mistakes during purchase, it is worth using verification methods based on OEM numbers and paint codes. Practical tips regarding such verification – including for BMW components – can be found in the guide online parts shopping without risk – how to check compatibility using OEM numbers and paint codes, which helps organize the process of selecting body and mechanical components.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the body area in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as hinges, mounts, or small mounting parts, check the available parts in the Other BMW category.

For a comparison of design characteristics and manufacturers' approaches to body components and chassis systems, you can also read the article Audi RS vs other models – what is hidden under the hood and chassis?, which shows the differences in construction and applied solutions between standard and sports versions.