BMW F20 Front Left Door 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 F20 Front Left Door N/S Black Sapphire Metallic is an original body component from the Doors and door panels category, designed for installation on the driver's side. The part ensures factory-fitment, preservation of body lines, and color consistency with the Black Sapphire Metallic – 475 paint code.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7284511-BS
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7284511
• Substitutable numbers: 41007284511, 7284511
• Weight: 150
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Color: Black Sapphire Metallic - 475
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and fitment for BMW F20

The presented item is a complete front left door dedicated to the BMW F20 series, mounted on the side of the vehicle on the driver's side. The construction is based on BMW's factory geometry, which facilitates alignment with the fender, rocker panel, A-pillar, as well as seals and hinges, without the need for bodywork modifications.

The placement on the vehicle is precisely defined as front – left side, ensuring the component is clearly assigned to a specific mounting position and requires no adaptation.

Color and paint finish

The door is factory-painted in the Black Sapphire Metallic – 475 shade, one of BMW's popular and elegant metallic paints. This color selection allows for a reduction in paintwork scope – in many cases, simple polishing or local color matching is sufficient instead of a full repaint of the component.

The metallic structure of the paint ensures visual consistency with the remaining body panels, which is particularly important for post-accident repairs and restoring the car to its pre-damage condition.

Technical characteristics and performance properties

The door belongs to the Doors and door panels category, meaning it is a key element of the side body structure, responsible for rigidity, safety, and the proper operation of windows and seals. The construction is adapted for the installation of factory hinges, locks, door wiring harnesses, and other accessories characteristic of the BMW F20.

The component has a specific weight, which translates into proper load on the hinges and maintenance of the factory door operation characteristics – from closing to interaction with door checks. Thanks to this, after proper installation, it is possible to achieve even gaps and correct operation of the mechanisms.

Condition, origin, and use in repairs

The door is offered as a used part, which in practice means a favorable compromise between repair costs and maintaining original BMW quality. Such body components are particularly valued in post-accident repairs, where factory geometry, appropriate sheet metal thickness, and compatibility with other body panels are essential.

The used front door comes from dismantling, which allows it to retain its original structure and makes it a good choice when replacing damaged panels, repairing corrosion, or reconstructing the side of the body after a collision.

Benefits of using original BMW doors

Using the original BMW F20 Front Left Door N/S Black Sapphire Metallic allows you to:

• maintain factory fitment with adjacent body elements,
• minimize the scope of body and paint work,
• maintain visual consistency and vehicle value,
• ensure proper interaction with factory seals, locks, and hinges.

This solution is particularly beneficial for users who expect a solid, technically correct repair without the need to use cheaper replacements with uncertain fitment.

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

If you are considering whether used body parts or replacements are better for repairing the side of the body, the guide article Post-accident repair of your car: why used body parts are a better choice than replacements? may be helpful, as it discusses the quality and economic differences between these solutions.