BMW 1 SERIES 14 E87 E87N Door Rear Left N/S Quarzblau Blue Metallic - A18

BMW 1 SERIES 14 E87 E87N Door Rear Left N/S Quarzblau Blue Metallic - A18 is an original body component from the Doors and door panels group, designed for installation on the rear left side of the vehicle. The Quarzblau Metallic – A18 paint finish allows for a seamless color match with the factory finish of the BMW 1 Series E87, facilitating post-accident repairs or the replacement of a damaged panel.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7191017-QB14
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7191017
• Substitutable numbers: 41527191017, 7191017, 41527132341, 7132341
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Left
• Color: Quarzblau Metallic - A18
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and compatibility with BMW E87

The presented rear left door is structurally prepared for installation in the BMW 1 Series E87, maintaining factory hinge mounting points, locks, and seals. The vehicle placement, defined as rear – left side, ensures clear identification of the mounting position and minimizes the risk of errors when selecting body parts.

As a component originating from the BMW line, the door maintains proper geometry, allowing for correct alignment with the fender, rocker panel, pillar, and rear bumper. This is essential for precise gap adjustment and maintaining the structural rigidity of the side body section.

Quarzblau Metallic – A18 color and utility values

The factory Quarzblau Metallic – A18 color is a metallic shade of blue, characteristic of many BMW E87 units. Using original paint on the door panel reduces the scope of paintwork required – in many cases, local blending of the coating is sufficient instead of full repainting of the component.

The metallic structure of the paint ensures consistency with other body panels, which is particularly important in post-collision repairs where both aesthetics and the preservation of the vehicle's value are paramount. For body and paint shops, this means time savings and easier quality control of the final result.

Characteristics of the used component

The door comes from a used vehicle, meaning these are pre-owned parts that retain their original structure and factory BMW design solutions. Such components are often chosen for repairs where combining reasonable costs with compliance with the manufacturer's original specifications is key.

Using original doors from the same model generation allows for the maintenance of proper operation of locking mechanisms, window guides, and seals after transferring equipment from the previous element or outfitting it according to the vehicle's requirements.

Application in body repairs and vehicle restoration

The rear left door for the BMW E87 is particularly useful for repairs following side damage, corrosion, or heavy wear and tear. Replacing the complete door panel is often more effective than extensive straightening and filling, which translates into more stable body geometry and a more durable repair result.

• possibility to restore the correct side line of the vehicle,
• easier adjustment of gaps between body elements,
• reduction of the scope of repair work on an old, deformed panel,
• preservation of factory lock and hinge operating characteristics after proper installation.

Compatibility within the BMW group

The component belongs to the Doors and door panels group dedicated to the BMW brand, which facilitates part selection based on original manufacturer markings and interchangeable numbers. Thanks to this, workshops and individual users can precisely verify compatibility with a specific body version and vehicle model year using BMW catalogs or professional databases.

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

Substantive support and project development

When planning broader modifications or car restoration, it is worth using reliable sources of knowledge regarding vehicle construction and component selection. For a comparison of solutions used in other popular models, an interesting point of reference may be an article describing the evolution of the Volkswagen sports hatchback – Hot-hatch legend: the evolution of the VW Golf GTI from Mk1 to Mk8 – design changes and VW car parts.