BMW E61 Touring Door Rear Left N/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 E61 Touring Door Rear Left N/S Black Sapphire Metallic is an original body component from the Doors and door panels group, designed for installation on the driver's side. The well-maintained, factory Black Sapphire Metallic paint – marked with code 475 – allows for an aesthetic and technically correct replacement of a damaged panel without interfering with the vehicle's body geometry.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7158501-BS
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7158501
• Substitutable numbers: 41527158501, 7158501, 41527131429, 7131429, 41525A2A367, 5A2A367
• Weight: 150
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Left
• Color: Black Sapphire Metallic - 475
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and fitment

The presented item is a complete rear door for the left side, dedicated to the BMW 5 Series E61 Touring estate body style. The structure is prepared for installation at factory mounting points, which facilitates bodywork and ensures correct panel gaps and the vehicle's side line.

The placement on the vehicle is clearly defined as the rear – left side, ensuring the part is precisely matched to its specific position on the body without the need for any structural modifications.

Black Sapphire Metallic paint finish

The door is covered in the original Black Sapphire Metallic – 475 paint, characteristic of many high-end BMW configurations. The metallic coating provides color depth and visual consistency with other body elements, which is particularly important for post-accident repairs and restoring the car to factory condition.

The factory finish facilitates color matching during the painting process – in many cases, it is possible to limit work to polishing and local touch-ups, which reduces repair time and costs.

Technical and structural characteristics

The door belongs to the Doors and door panels group, meaning it serves as a load-bearing side body panel responsible for both passenger protection and the proper operation of the window and seals. The structure is adapted to work with original hinges, locks, wiring harnesses, and other equipment components characteristic of the BMW E61 Touring.

The element has a specific weight, typical for steel doors in this vehicle segment, which is important for maintaining proper balance of the hinges and the comfort of closing. As a result, after installation, you can achieve the factory feel of the door operation – without excessive resistance or play.

Condition and use in body repairs

The offered item is used, which in practice means real savings compared to a new part while maintaining original geometry and structure. This solution is particularly beneficial for post-accident repairs, restorations, and returning a car to its stock appearance after previous modifications.

The door is perfect for situations where the existing panel is deformed, corroded, or uneconomical to repair. Using an original BMW part allows for minimizing the amount of filler, shortening preparation time for painting, and achieving stable alignment with the fender, sill, and tailgate.

Integration with other BMW body components

In the case of extensive side body repairs, it is worth considering the simultaneous replacement or retrofitting of other panels from the same group to maintain visual and structural consistency. If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the door zone in your BMW and need other items from the same group, such as outer skins, inner panels, or additional reinforcement panels, check the available parts in the BMW Doors and door panels category.

Technical support and additional knowledge

For larger modernization projects, body repairs are often combined with mechanical or exhaust system modifications to refresh the car as a whole. If you are interested in the performance of exhaust systems and the selection of used components for premium cars, it is worth reading the guide: Performance exhaust system: used manifolds and sports catalytic converters on the road.