BMW 1 F20 Front Left Door N/S Liquid Blue Metallic - B40

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 1 F20 Front Left Door N/S Liquid Blue Metallic - B40 in Liquid Blue Metallic – B40 is an original body component from the Doors and door panels group, designed for installation on the driver's side. It is a practical solution for BMW users who need a factory door panel in a matching metallic paint, ensuring a consistent body appearance and proper alignment with the vehicle's lines.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7284511-LBL
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7284511
• Substitutable numbers: 41007284511, 7284511
• Weight: 150
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Color: Liquid Blue Metallic - B40
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and fitment for BMW 1 Series F20

The offered item is a complete door shell designed for installation on the front, left side of the body of the BMW 1 Series F20. The construction is based on the manufacturer's factory specifications, which allows for maintaining the correct gap geometry, body lines, and compatibility with original hinges, locks, and seals. As a result, once installed, the door creates a seamless surface with the fender, rocker panel, and pillar, minimizing the risk of leaks and improper closing.

Liquid Blue Metallic – B40 color and aesthetic value

The door is finished in the factory Liquid Blue Metallic – B40 color, characteristic of many BMW 1 Series F20 models. The metallic paint provides an attractive depth of color and works well with clear coats, which facilitates matching with adjacent body panels. For body and paint shops, this means the possibility of limiting the painting scope to the blending areas, and for the user – a faster return of the vehicle to its full visual condition after a collision or corrosion of the previous door.

Performance parameters and design features

The door belongs to the Doors and door panels group, meaning it is a key element of the side body structure, responsible for passenger protection, side rigidity, and proper guidance of the window and seals. The component has a specific placement on the vehicle, allowing for clear verification of the installation side during part selection to avoid ordering errors. The product also has a defined weight, which is important both during transport and when planning installation in a workshop environment, e.g., using stands or lifts for body parts.

Use of used parts in body repairs

As a secondary market component, the door represents a reasonable compromise between repair costs and maintaining the original body geometry. In workshop practice, used BMW doors often allow for shorter repair times compared to straightening heavily damaged panels, while also limiting the scope of paint work. This solution is particularly beneficial for post-accident repairs and the restoration of older vehicles, where the availability of new parts may be limited.

Support in selecting dismantled parts

In situations where authorized service centers no longer offer new body panels for a given model year, well-selected dismantled doors allow you to keep the car in full operational condition without excessive costs. If you want to better understand how to effectively use secondary market elements when repairing older cars, it is worth checking out our guide: No parts at the dealership? How to handle repairs of older models using dismantled parts.

Expanding the door area in BMW

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