BMW X6 E71 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 X6 E71 Door Rear Left N/S Black Sapphire Metallic - 475 is an original body component from the Doors and door panels category, designed for installation on the rear left side of the vehicle. The paint in the Black Sapphire Metallic - 475 shade ensures visual consistency of the bodywork, which is particularly important for professional post-accident repairs or replacing damaged door skins.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7198161-BS
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7198161
• Substitutable numbers: 41527198161, 7198161
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Left
• Color: Black Sapphire Metallic - 475
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and fitment for BMW X6 E71

The presented rear left door has been designed specifically for the BMW X6 E71 model, maintaining factory geometry and mounting points. As a result, the body component fits the body lines perfectly, facilitates precise alignment with the fender, rocker panel, and pillar, and ensures proper operation of the hinges and lock.

The placement on the vehicle in the rear left part of the body allows for a direct replacement of damaged doors without the need to interfere with the structure of adjacent panels. This solution is particularly beneficial for bodywork repairs where dimensional stability and maintaining factory gaps are crucial.

Black Sapphire Metallic - 475 color and paint aspects

The door is finished in Black Sapphire Metallic - 475, one of the characteristic shades used in premium-class BMW vehicles. The metallic structure of the paint provides depth of color and an attractive light effect, which is significant both aesthetically and when matching with other body components.

In workshop practice, using a door in the same paint code limits the scope of painting work – often, correction, polishing, or local blending is sufficient instead of full painting of the entire side of the vehicle. This translates into shorter repair time and a more predictable final result.

Characteristics of the used component

As a secondary market component, the rear left door for the BMW X6 E71 provides a cost-effective solution while maintaining the original body structure. The used component allows for the restoration of factory side rigidity, proper window operation, and correct closing, while reducing expenses compared to a new part.

Choosing original doors from dismantling is particularly important where compliance with factory tolerances, compatibility with factory seals and hardware, and predictable behavior of the component during vehicle operation are essential.

Application in body and paint repairs

The rear left door in Black Sapphire Metallic is primarily used for:

• replacing damaged or corroded doors after a collision or long-term use,
• repairs where straightening and filling the existing component is not cost-effective,
• renovation of the side body section while maintaining the original styling line of the BMW X6 E71.

Thanks to the preservation of the factory shape and mounting points, the installation proceeds in a predictable manner for an experienced body technician, and the risk of problems with gap adjustment or lock operation is limited.

Repair expansion – BMW Doors and door panels

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

Technical support and best service practices

During major body repairs, it is worth taking care of the condition of key vehicle systems in parallel, including the engine cooling system, to avoid additional operating costs. Practical tips on diagnosing overheating and the impact of radiators on the durability of the power unit can be found in the article Engine cooling system – overheating, repair, and used radiators.