BMW F20 Door Rear Right O/S Midnight Blue Metallic - B38

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 Rear Right Door Midnight Blue Metallic - B38 is an original body part from the Doors and Door Panels group, designed for installation on the right rear side of the vehicle. The Midnight Blue Metallic - B38 paint allows for color consistency with the body and facilitates visual matching after accident repair or replacement of a worn part.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7284516-MBM
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7284516
• Substitutable numbers: 41527284516, 7284516
• Weight: 150
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Right
• Color: Midnight Blue Metallic - B38
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and Fitment for BMW F20

The presented rear right door has been specifically designed for the BMW F20 body, ensuring correct geometry, compatibility of mounting points, and proper edge alignment with the fender, sill, and pillar. This allows for factory-standard gaps between body panels after proper installation, without the need for additional structural modifications.

Its placement on the rear passenger side of the vehicle is significant for both safety and user comfort, as it is responsible for proper closing, acoustic insulation, and protection of the interior from external factors.

Midnight Blue Metallic B38 Color and Paint Aspects

The door is finished in the Midnight Blue Metallic - B38 color, characteristic of many BMW F20 configurations. The metallic paint finish provides depth of color and a distinctive play of light on the surface, which is particularly noticeable on larger body panels like doors.

For body and paint shops, it is important that the applied shade belongs to the factory BMW palette, which simplifies the selection of paint materials and potential blending of adjacent panels. This helps to minimize tonal differences and achieve a cohesive visual effect after the repair is completed.

Construction and Installation Characteristics

As a component from the Doors and Door Panels group, the product forms a load-bearing part of the side body structure, adapted to work with factory hinges, locks, and seals. The construction is designed to withstand the operational loads typical for rear doors, both during daily use and during the operation of the closing system.

The appropriately selected weight of the door contributes to the proper functioning of the hinges and lock mechanism, while also influencing the vehicle's lateral rigidity. During installation, precise alignment of the door with the pillars and sills is recommended, with attention to body lines and uniform gaps, to maintain the factory fitment standard.

Benefits of Using Original BMW Doors

Using an original rear right door for the BMW F20 allows for the maintenance of the body's structural integrity and compatibility with factory equipment. This enables the seamless transfer of components such as upholstery, glass, or wiring harnesses from the existing part, without the need for adaptation or modification of mounting points.

Choosing a used OEM part is often a cost-effective solution for accident repairs when maintaining the original geometry and door operating characteristics is a priority, while optimizing costs. For users considering different repair options, the article: 5 Reasons Why a Used OEM Part is a Better Choice Than an Aftermarket Replacement, which discusses practical criteria for part selection, may be useful.

Expanding Body Side Repair in BMW

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the side body area of your BMW and require other parts from the same group, such as door skins, reinforcements, or external panels, check the available parts in the BMW Doors and Door Panels category.