BMW X3 F25 Door Rear Right O/S Bluewater Blue Metallic - 896

Visual condition of the part

Possible scratches and paint chips – condition as shown in the product photos.

BMW X3 F25 Door Rear Right O/S Bluewater Blue Metallic - 896 is an original body component from the Doors and door panels group, designed for installation on the rear right side of the vehicle. The paint in the Bluewater Metallic - 896 shade allows for consistent matching with the factory body color, facilitating post-accident repairs or the replacement of a damaged panel. This used OEM component ensures proper geometry, compatibility with factory mounting points, and correct fitment with the body lines of the BMW X3 F25.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7238696-WB
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7238696
• Substitutable numbers: 41527238696, 7238696
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Right
• Color: Bluewater Metallic - 896
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and fitment for BMW X3 F25

The presented rear right door has been designed specifically for the BMW X3 F25 model, maintaining factory dimensions, stampings, and mounting edges. Its placement in the rear passenger-side zone guarantees compatibility with the original body structure, including the line of the sills, pillars, and the rear fender.

Thanks to the use of an original door panel, the component works with factory hinges, locks, seals, and windows, which facilitates the transfer of equipment from the old panel and reduces the need for additional bodywork modifications.

Bluewater Metallic - 896 color and painting benefits

The door is finished in Bluewater Metallic - 896, characteristic of selected BMW X3 F25 configurations. The metallic paint coating allows for aesthetic matching with the existing bodywork, and in many cases, it enables limiting the scope of painting to just blending the adjacent elements.

In practice, this means:

• easier achievement of a consistent shade across the entire side of the vehicle,
• reduction in the time required to prepare the component for installation,
• potential reduction in painting costs compared to raw sheet metal.

Structural and functional characteristics

As an element from the Doors and door panels group, the product is responsible for protecting the side of the body, proper window operation, and interior sealing in the rear right entry area. The panel structure is prepared to work with factory:

• hinges and door checks,
• lock and latch mechanisms,
• window guides and seals,
• trim strips and interior upholstery elements.

Such fitment promotes the efficient transfer of equipment from the previous door and the preservation of factory acoustic and functional comfort.

Used condition and use in repairs

The door comes from the secondary market, which makes it a practical choice for post-accident repairs, bodywork corrections, or restoring the vehicle to full functionality after side damage. A used OEM element allows for maintaining the original body structure while reducing costs compared to a new part.

This type of solution is particularly beneficial when the priority is the technical correctness of the repair, compliance with factory geometry, and maintaining proper fitment with adjacent body panels.

Complementary BMW Doors and door panels

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

Vehicle preparation for the season and additional tips

Replacing body elements, such as the rear right door in a BMW X3 F25, often involves a broader inspection of the vehicle's condition – especially before demanding weather conditions. It is worth paying attention not only to the bodywork but also to other used consumable components that may require inspection or replacement.

Practical advice on preparing your car for winter, checklists, and tips on how to consciously select used parts according to OEM parameters and markings can be found in the article Winter essentials: which used car parts are worth checking and replacing before the frost?.