BMW X5 Series E53 Door Rear Right O/S Stahlgrau Steel Grey Metallic - 400

BMW X5 Series E53 Door Rear Right O/S Stahlgrau Steel Grey Metallic is an original body component designed for precise replacement at the factory mounting points. By maintaining the serial geometry and the Stahlgrau Steel Grey Metallic paint finish, it ensures a consistent body appearance and proper operation of the hinges, lock, and seals. This is a solution for users who expect a technically correct repair without compromising on fitment.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 8256828-STH
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 8256828
• Substitutable numbers: 41528256828, 8256828
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Right
• Color: Stahlgrau Metallic - 400
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and fitment for the BMW X5 E53

The offered item is a complete rear right door designed for the BMW X5 E53 series model. The construction is based on the factory body design, which allows for maintaining:

• the correct side line of the vehicle,
• proper gaps between the door, fender, and pillar,
• compatibility with serial hinges, locks, and door wiring.

The placement on the vehicle, specified as rear right, ensures that the component is prepared for installation exactly in this body zone, without the need for modifying the body structure.

Stahlgrau Metallic color – benefits for body repair

The door is factory-painted in the Stahlgrau Metallic – 400 shade, characteristic of many BMW X5 E53 units. In practice, this means:

• easier visual matching to the existing paint coating,
• limiting the scope of painting to potential blending of adjacent elements,
• preserving the original character of the BMW body in the steel grey metallic shade.

For users who care about color consistency and maintaining the factory look, such an element serves as a practical base for professional post-accident or restoration repairs.

Door construction and function in the body structure

The rear right door from the E53 series is part of the Doors and door panels group, responsible not only for aesthetics but also for the lateral stiffness of the body and the proper guidance of seals and windows. Using the original construction ensures:

• proper seal adhesion and reduction of cabin noise,
• stable mounting of the window and window regulator mechanism components,
• correct cooperation with the central locking system and safety features.

The used body component allows for a technically correct reconstruction of the side part of the vehicle, while maintaining serial mounting points and factory geometry.

Used condition and application in repairs

The door comes from dismantling, which makes it a particularly attractive solution for maintenance and post-accident repairs, where the cost-to-quality ratio is important. The used BMW body component:

• enables cost reduction compared to new parts,
• retains the original sheet metal structure,
• serves as a good base for preparation for painting or installation after verification by a painter and bodywork specialist.

Such a solution is often chosen by workshops specializing in the BMW brand and by conscious users who want to maintain the structural consistency of the vehicle.

Expanding the door zone in BMW

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the door zone in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as skins, internal structures, or additional panels, check out the available parts in the BMW Doors and door panels category.

For drivers interested in the broader context of using original used components in premium class cars, it is worth reading an article describing how properly selected parts help maintain the brand's character – more information can be found in the material Audi and emotions in their purest form. How do used parts help maintain the brand's DNA?.