BMW F20 Door Card Rear Left N/S Lining Leather Dakota Black Red

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

BMW F20 Door Card Rear Left N/S Lining Leather Dakota Black Red is an original interior trim component from the Door panels category, designed for installation in the rear left section of the vehicle body. The black leather surface ensures a consistent look with the factory BMW cabin equipment and allows for an aesthetic, technically correct replacement of a worn or damaged door card. This is a solution for users who want to maintain the factory character of the interior while preserving high-quality materials.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7278493
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7278493
• Substitutable numbers: 7278493, 51427278493
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Left
• Color: Black
• Category: Door Panels

Purpose and fitment for BMW F20

The presented upholstery has been designed as a component for the rear left door panel in the BMW F20 series. This ensures a proper fit of the shape, mounting points, and crease lines to the factory door structure, which facilitates installation and allows for maintaining the original interior geometry. As a result, the door card integrates with other panels, seals, and equipment elements without the need for modifications or adaptations.

Material and surface finish

A key feature of this element is the black leather, which gives the interior an elegant, understated character and blends well with typical BMW color configurations. The leather upholstery provides a pleasant-to-touch material at the passenger's arm and hand level, while also being resistant to typical operational stresses, such as frequent door opening or contact with clothing.

The uniform black color facilitates integration with the factory dashboard, center console, and other door panels, which is particularly important when partially replacing interior elements. Color and material consistency helps avoid a "patched" cabin effect and maintains aesthetics in line with the manufacturer's standards.

Utility and passenger comfort

The door card serves not only a decorative but also a functional purpose. It is responsible for:

• covering the internal door structure and wiring,
• providing stable support for the passenger's arm,
• creating a barrier between the interior and the outer door skin,
• reducing the transmission of noise and vibrations from the wheel arch and door area.

Thanks to its proper fit for the rear left side of the body, the upholstery works with factory seals and soundproofing, which translates into acoustic comfort and stable mounting of the entire panel. A correctly selected door card helps maintain interior ergonomics and passenger comfort in the rear seat.

Characteristics of the used component

The offered door upholstery is a used item, which in practice means it comes from vehicle dismantling and may show signs of normal wear. This type of component is an attractive solution for users who want to maintain the original BMW finish at a reasonable cost, while avoiding visual differences typical of aftermarket replacements. The original construction promotes trouble-free installation and compatibility with factory mounts and door hardware.

Before installation, it is recommended to perform a standard inspection of the surface condition and mounting points to properly prepare the element for installation in a specific vehicle. Proper seating of the door card is important for both aesthetics and stability, as well as for the absence of unwanted noises while driving.

BMW door panels – interior expansion and completion

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the door area in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as front door panels, additional door cards, or complementary upholstery inserts, check out the available parts in the BMW door panels category.

When selecting used interior trim elements, it is also worth paying attention to the general principles of selecting second-hand parts, particularly in terms of safety, durability, and cost-effectiveness. A broader discussion of this topic can be found in the article Renovation and repair of German cars – which used parts are worth buying and which are better to avoid?, which helps in consciously planning work on cars from brands such as BMW.