BMW 1 SERIES 2 E87 E87N Door Front Left N/S Japanrot Japan Rot Red - 438

BMW 1 SERIES 2 E87 E87N Door Front Left N/S Japanrot Japan Rot Red is an original body component from the Doors and door panels group, designed for precise installation on the passenger side. Finished in the factory Japanrot – 438 shade, it ensures a consistent body appearance and proper fitment to the body lines of the 1st generation BMW. This is a solution for users who expect structural compatibility with BMW's factory standards.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7191011-JR2
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 41517191011
• Substitutable numbers: 41517191011, 7191011, 41517132339, 7132339, JR17141302
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Color: Japanrot - 438
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and fitment for BMW 1 Series E87/E87N

The offered item is a complete front left door designed for BMW 1 Series E87 and E87N models. The construction is prepared for installation at factory mounting points, which facilitates bodywork and reduces the need for additional modifications. By maintaining the original geometry of the door panel, it is possible to achieve proper alignment with the fender, rocker panel, A-pillar, and body seals.

The door is suitable for use both in accident repairs and when replacing worn-out body components to restore the proper operation of the lock, hinges, and cabin sealing.

Japanrot – 438 color and aesthetic value

The factory Japanrot – 438 paint is a characteristic, intense shade of red used in the BMW 1 Series, which emphasizes the dynamic body line. Using a door in the same color code allows for a reduction in the scope of painting during repairs, which can translate into a shorter service time and a more predictable visual result.

For body shops and individual users, this means easier color matching with other body components, as well as maintaining the consistent, factory character of the vehicle.

Structural and functional characteristics

The BMW 1 SERIES 2 E87 E87N Door Front Left N/S Japanrot Japan Rot Red serves as a load-bearing element of the side body section, responsible for:

• proper window guidance and sealing of the door opening,
• stable mounting of hinges and the lock,
• maintaining proper lateral structural rigidity,
• integration with factory moldings, seals, and fittings.

The original construction of the door panel helps maintain proper assembly gaps, which is important for both aesthetics and for reducing noise and water ingress into the interior. The used nature of the part allows you to combine functionality with a more favorable repair cost compared to a new body component.

Application in body repairs and cost optimization

Replacing the complete door is often the most effective solution for mechanical damage, edge dents, or deformations after a collision. Using an original BMW door in Japanrot – 438 allows you to:

• reduce the scope of straightening and filling,
• limit the amount of paint work to local coating matching,
• maintain compliance with the factory body specification.

For users who consciously choose used parts, this is a way to perform a technically correct repair while maintaining a reasonable budget, without sacrificing the original build quality characteristic of BMW.

BMW doors and door panels – expansion and modernization

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

Technical support and repair knowledge

When planning body repairs and cost optimization, it is worth considering experiences from other popular brands and engine units – an article discussing the evolution of Volkswagen engines, typical faults, and the use of used parts may be helpful. More information can be found in the material: Volkswagen 1.9 TDI vs 1.4 TSI – evolution of VW engines and repair costs.