BMW 1 Series E87 3 Door Rear Left N/S Sparkling Graphite Metallic - A22

BMW 1 Series E87 3 Door Rear Left N/S Sparkling Graphite Metallic - A22 is an original body component from the Doors and door panels category, designed for a precise fit in the hatchback body. This used panel ensures factory geometry, maintaining the correct side line and visual consistency of the paint in the Sparkling Graphite Metallic shade.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7191017-SG3
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7191017
• Substitutable numbers: 41527191017, 7191017, 41527132341, 7132341
• Weight: 150
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Left
• Color: Sparkling Graphite Metallic - A22
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and fitment for BMW 1 Series E87

The component is designed as the rear left door for the 3-door version of the BMW 1 Series E87, which ensures full compatibility with factory hinge mounting points, locks, and seals. This maintains the proper operation of opening and closing mechanisms as well as correct body fitment, which is essential for gap adjustment and protection against water and noise.

Construction and material characteristics

The door belongs to the Doors and door panels category, which are components responsible for the lateral stiffness of the body and passenger protection in the side zone. The panel construction is prepared for integration with factory reinforcements, window guides, and fittings, which facilitates the transfer of equipment from the previous component. The properly selected weight of the door supports the correct balance of the vehicle and does not interfere with the operation of the hinges or the lock.

Sparkling Graphite Metallic A22 color and paint aspects

The factory Sparkling Graphite Metallic A22 color is a dark, metallic graphite characteristic of BMW, which blends well with the 1 Series body line. Using a component in this shade often allows for limiting paint work to local touch-ups and polishing, which reduces repair time and costs. For body shops, this means easier color matching and less interference with adjacent panels.

Condition, functionality, and service application

As a used part, the door is a good choice for post-accident repairs, correcting parking damage, or restoring the vehicle to a near-factory state without the need to invest in a new component. The original construction supports maintaining proper lateral stiffness while allowing for the efficient transfer of internal equipment, upholstery, and electrical components, if present in the vehicle's configuration.

Benefits of using original BMW doors

Using the original rear left door in the BMW 1 Series E87 allows you to:

• maintain factory body lines and a consistent look for the side of the vehicle,
• preserve the correct operation of the lock, hinges, and seals due to dimensional compatibility,
• limit the scope of filling and straightening compared to repairing a heavily deformed component,
• speed up the service process in the workshop thanks to the ready-made geometry of the panel.

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

For a comparison of design solutions used in popular hatchbacks and inspiration when planning broader body and mechanical upgrades, it is worth reading the article The hot-hatch legend: the evolution of the VW Golf GTI from Mk1 to Mk8 – design changes and VW car parts, which shows how the selection of appropriate components affects operation and repair cost-effectiveness.