BMW 5 E60 Saloon Door Rear Right O/S Orientblau Orient Blue Metallic - 317

BMW 5 E60 Saloon Door Rear Right O/S Orientblau Orient Blue Metallic - 317 is an original body component from the Doors and door panels group, designed for the precise replacement of the factory panel. This solution is intended for users who wish to maintain the factory body geometry, proper fitment, and a consistent side profile of the BMW 5 Series E60.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7202342-OB
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7202342
• Substitutable numbers: 41527202342, 7202342, 41517111378 41517161310, 7111378, 7161310
• Weight: 150
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Right
• Color: Obsidian Black Metallic - 197
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and fitment for BMW 5 E60

The offered item is a complete rear right door for the BMW 5 Series E60 saloon, prepared for installation at factory mounting points. The construction is based on the original BMW body geometry, which allows for maintaining the side line, panel gaps, and proper operation of hinges and locks once correctly adjusted.

The door is designed for installation on the passenger side of the rear body, allowing for the restoration of the factory door opening layout without the need for interference with the structure of the pillars or sills.

Technical characteristics and color

The panel is manufactured as a steel structural and skin element, adapted to withstand operational loads typical for the side zone of the body. The paint used in the Orientblau Orient Blue Metallic - 317 shade provides a characteristic metallic effect, which blends well with the BMW 5 E60 line and facilitates visual matching during post-accident or renovation repairs.

The door has the weight specified by the manufacturer, which is significant for the operation of hinges, locks, and sealing systems – maintaining a weight close to the factory standard promotes proper closing and reduces the risk of excessive wear on mounting components.

Condition of the item and use in bodywork repairs

This is a used part, which in practice means it comes from vehicle dismantling and may show signs of previous use, typical for body components. This type of component is particularly useful for repairs where maintaining the original sheet metal structure is crucial, while simultaneously optimizing costs compared to a new part.

The door can be used both for post-accident repairs and for body reconstruction in renovation projects, where compliance with the factory BMW specification and the possibility of further paint preparation (e.g., shade correction, polishing, repainting) are important.

Benefits of using original BMW doors

Using the original rear right door for the BMW 5 E60 allows you to:

• maintain the factory lines and proportions of the side body section,
• preserve compatibility with factory seals, locks, and fittings,
• reduce the time required for fitting the element during bodywork,
• achieve predictable door behavior during opening and closing.

For body and paint shops as well as individual users, this means a more predictable assembly process and an easier way to achieve a satisfactory final result after the repair is completed.

BMW doors and door panels – expansion and modernization of the side zone

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

To better plan the scope of service work – especially before the winter season, when the body is particularly exposed to corrosion and damage – it is worth checking out practical tips regarding the selection of used body parts and other components, described in the article Winter essentials: which used car parts are worth checking and replacing before the frost?.