BMW X6 E71 Door Front 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 Front Left N/S Black Sapphire Metallic is an original body component from the Doors and door panels category, designed for installation on the driver's side. This is a solution for users who expect factory-fit, consistent body lines, and the preservation of proper body geometry after repairs.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7198159-BS
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7198159
• Substitutable numbers: 41517198159, 7198159
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Color: Black Sapphire Metallic - 475
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and fitment

The offered item is a complete front door designed for the front left side of the BMW X6 E71 model. The vehicle placement is factory-defined, which facilitates part selection for post-accident repairs, bodywork corrections, or the replacement of damaged door skins.

As a part from the Doors and door panels category, the component is responsible for proper closing, the rigidity of the side body zone, and the correct operation of windows and seals. Using an original construction allows for maintaining factory gaps between body panels as well as the correct operation of hinges and the lock.

Color and Black Sapphire Metallic finish

The door comes in Black Sapphire Metallic - 475 paint, a popular dark metallic shade used by BMW. For users whose vehicle has the same paint code, this means the possibility of limiting the scope of painting to local touch-ups or clear coat correction, instead of a full repaint of the entire element.

The metallic structure of the paint promotes aesthetic matching to the remaining body panels, and proper surface preparation by a painter allows for achieving a consistent visual effect with the factory finish.

Characteristics of the used component

The door comes from dismantling, which means these are original BMW doors in used condition. This type of component is a good choice for repairs where maintaining factory geometry is important, while simultaneously optimizing costs compared to a new element from an authorized dealership.

A used body component often allows avoiding intensive body filler work and straightening of heavily deformed doors, which translates into more stable operation of hinges and locks, and a lower risk of stress marks reappearing on the paint.

Benefits of using original BMW X6 E71 doors

• Factory construction tailored to the BMW X6 E71 body on the driver's side.
• Proper vehicle placement, facilitating installation and adjustment.
• Black Sapphire Metallic - 475 color, allowing for visual matching to existing paint.
• A stable base for further painting and bodywork.
• A cost-effective solution compared to a new part.

Use in body repairs and door zone expansion

The BMW X6 E71 Door Front Left N/S Black Sapphire Metallic will work well both for post-collision repairs and for replacing an element due to corrosion, mechanical damage, or wear and tear. It is a solid base for transferring equipment from the previous door, such as the window, lock, or wiring harness – in accordance with the scope of work planned by the workshop.

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 skins, reinforcements, or additional panels, check the available parts in the BMW Doors and door panels category.

For drivers who are simultaneously upgrading the vehicle's steering system or want to better understand the connections between the body and the chassis, an article describing the operation of the steering and power steering system may be helpful – you can find it here: Steering and power steering system – how it works and what fails?.