BMW 5 E60 Door Rear Right O/S Platinbronze Platinum Bronze Metallic - A53

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 5 E60 Door Rear Right O/S Platinbronze Platinum Bronze Metallic - A53 is an original body component designed for the precise replacement of factory passenger-side doors. By maintaining factory geometry and the original sheet metal structure, it ensures proper alignment with the body line and stable mounting of door hardware.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7202342-PB1
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7202342
• Substitutable numbers: 41527202342, 7202342, 41517111378, 41517161310, 7111378, 7161310, BG
• Weight: 150
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Right
• Color: Platinbronze Metallic - A53
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and fitment for BMW 5 E60

The presented item is a complete rear right-side door shell, dedicated to the BMW 5 E60 series. The construction is prepared for installation at factory mounting points, which facilitates bodywork and paint operations and allows for maintaining the gap lines between the door, fender, and rocker panel.

The vehicle placement defined as rear, right guarantees the unambiguous purpose of the part, which minimizes the risk of error when selecting a body component for a specific side of the vehicle.

Platinbronze Metallic A53 color

The door comes in the factory Platinbronze Metallic A53 color, characteristic of many BMW 5 E60 units. For workshops and users, this means the possibility of limiting the scope of painting – in many cases, local coating matching is sufficient, which shortens repair time and reduces costs.

The metallic paint coating ensures visual consistency with the rest of the body, and the properly prepared surface provides a solid base for potential repainting as part of a full vehicle restoration.

Characteristics of the body component

As a part from the Doors and door panels group, this element performs a key structural and functional role: it transfers loads resulting from the operation of hinges, locks, and window mechanisms, while simultaneously being responsible for the tightness and acoustics of the passenger cabin.

The BMW 5 E60 Door Rear Right O/S Platinbronze Platinum Bronze Metallic - A53 in this version is prepared for the reinstallation of equipment such as seals, locks, window guides, or electrical harnesses, in accordance with the configuration of a specific vehicle unit.

Condition and application in repairs

The item comes from dismantling and is offered as a used original BMW part, which in practice means maintaining factory geometry and compatibility with the E60 body. This solution is particularly beneficial for post-accident repairs, where it is important to quickly restore the original rigidity and appearance of the side part of the body.

The door can be used both in standard body repair and in the reconstruction of fleet or private vehicles, where a reasonable cost in relation to quality and compliance with the original is important.

Support with selection and repair expansion

In the selection process, the manufacturer's markings and assignment to a specific side of the vehicle are helpful, which facilitates the work of services and workshops specializing in the BMW brand. If necessary, the part can be prepared for further paint work or adjustment to the individual aesthetic requirements of the vehicle.

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

For those interested in the wider use of second-hand parts in German group cars, practical tips on cost-effective repairs and modifications can be found in the article Audi on second-hand parts – tuning and repairs without loss of quality.