BMW X3 Series E83 Door Front Left N/S Silbergrau Silver Grey Metallic - A08

BMW X3 Series E83 Door Front Left N/S Silbergrau Silver Grey Metallic - A08 is an original body component from the Doors and door panels category, designed for precise installation on the driver's side. This used component ensures factory-fit, maintaining the correct geometry, body lines, and color consistency with the Silbergrau Metallic paint.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 3451015-SBG2
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 3451015
• Substitutable numbers: 41003451015, 3451015, 41003404893, 41003449335, 3404893, 3449335
• Weight: 150
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Color: Silbergrau Metallic - A08
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and fitment for BMW X3 E83

The component has been designed as a complete front left door for the BMW X3 E83 series, retaining the original hinge mounting points, lock, and seals. As a result, installation is predictable, without the need for structural body modifications or interference with factory body lines.

Placement on the driver's side allows for the restoration of the correct side geometry of the vehicle following a collision, corrosion, or other operational damage. This solution is particularly beneficial for post-accident repairs, where maintaining proper gaps between elements and correct door closing is essential.

Silbergrau Metallic A08 color and paint qualities

The door is finished in the factory Silbergrau Metallic A08 color, characteristic of many BMW X3 E83 units. This ensures shade consistency with the manufacturer's original palette, making it easier to match visually with the existing body paint.

In practice, this translates into the possibility of reducing the scope of paintwork – in many cases, local blending and polishing are sufficient instead of a full repaint of the component. This is a cost-effective and time-saving solution, especially for repairs carried out under tight deadlines.

Door construction and body function

As a component from the Doors and door panels category, the product is responsible for several key body functions:

• maintaining the lateral structural rigidity of the vehicle in the cabin area,
• ensuring proper window operation and sealing,
• correct positioning of the lock and striker relative to the pillar,
• protecting the interior from external factors.

The original door construction helps maintain factory levels of passive safety and acoustic comfort, provided it is correctly installed and adjusted.

Condition, origin, and installation aspects

The door is offered as a used OEM BMW component, which means it complies with factory dimensional and material standards. A used component is a sensible choice for repairs where the priority is combining quality with control over service costs.

During installation, it is recommended to:

• check and, if necessary, adjust the hinges to achieve even gaps,
• verify the operation of the lock and the opening mechanism from both the inside and outside,
• inspect the adhesion of seals to the body,
• match the paint surface to the remaining body panels.

A properly prepared and installed component allows for the restoration of full functionality to the driver's side door area, without compromising safety or user comfort.

Benefits of using original BMW doors

Using an original front left door for the BMW X3 E83 in Silbergrau Metallic A08 provides several significant service benefits:

• factory fitment with the body and adjacent panels,
• preservation of the original styling line of the X3 E83 model,
• reduction in the scope of body and paint work,
• easier integration with existing interior equipment elements.

This solution is particularly attractive for workshops specializing in the BMW brand and users who expect repairs in accordance with the vehicle's factory specifications.

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

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