BMW 5 Series E60 E60N Door Rear Left N/S Silbergrau Silver Grey Metallic - A08

BMW 5 Series E60 E60N Door Rear Left N/S Silbergrau Silver Grey Metallic - A08 is an original body component from the Doors and body panels category, designed for installation on the rear left side of the vehicle. This factory BMW solution ensures a consistent body line, correct geometry, and a uniform paint finish in the Silbergrau Metallic A08 shade.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7202341-SBG
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7202341
• Substitutable numbers: 41527202341, 7202341, 41517111377 41517161309, 7111377, 7161309
• Weight: 150
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Left
• Color: Silbergrau Metallic - A08
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and fitment for BMW E60

The presented rear left door has been designed specifically for the construction of the BMW 5 Series E60. This ensures the retention of factory mounting points, the correct edge profile, and compatibility with original hinges, locks, seals, and windows. As a result, the component can be integrated into the body structure without the need for bodywork modifications, which facilitates workshop operations and reduces repair time.

Technical specifications and color

The door belongs to the Doors and body panels category, meaning it constitutes an integral part of the side body shell, responsible for both aesthetics and the side rigidity of the vehicle. The component is prepared for installation in the rear left part of the car, in accordance with the factory design layout of the BMW E60. The applied Silbergrau Metallic A08 paint is a popular metallic silver-grey shade, which allows for a visually consistent match to a body in the same color or serves as a solid base for potential repainting.

Condition, origin, and advantages of a used OEM component

The door comes from a BMW vehicle and is a used component, which in practice means it retains its original geometry, factory stampings, and compatibility with the body line. Compared to many aftermarket replacements, a used OEM part ensures better fitment with the sill, pillar, and fender, which is important both for setting panel gaps and for subsequent lock adjustment. An additional benefit is the preservation of the factory sheet metal structure, which facilitates painting work and reduces the risk of issues with fitting the component to the body.

If you want to better understand when it is worth choosing an original, used body component instead of a replacement, the following practical guide will be helpful: 5 reasons why a used OEM part is a better choice than a replacement.

Function in the body structure and assembly aspects

The rear left door in the BMW E60 is responsible not only for convenient access to the rear of the cabin but also for contributing to side passenger protection and the proper routing of seals and windows. A properly selected, original component facilitates:

• maintaining the correct gaps between the door, fender, and sill,
• correct positioning of the lock and striker in the pillar,
• stable mounting of interior trim and equipment,
• preservation of the factory side stamping lines.

Thanks to this, the assembly process is predictable, and the final result is closer to factory standards than in the case of many non-factory solutions.

Summary and selection of other BMW body components

BMW 5 Series E60 E60N Door Rear Left N/S Silbergrau Silver Grey Metallic - A08 is a sensible choice for those who want to restore the original appearance of the side body section after a collision, corrosion, or other damage. A used OEM component allows for maintaining stylistic consistency, correct fitment, and predictable structural behavior in daily use. This solution is particularly beneficial for body and paint workshops as well as users who expect a technically matched component without unnecessary modifications.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the side body zone in your BMW and need other components from the same group, such as panels, reinforcements, or complete door shells, check out the available parts in the BMW Doors and body panels category.