BMW X5 E70 Door Rear Left N/S Spacegrau Space Grey Metallic - A52

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 X5 E70 Door Rear Left N/S Spacegrau Space Grey Metallic - A52 is an original body component from the Doors and door panels category, designed for installation on the rear left side of the vehicle. Finished in the factory Spacegrau Metallic - A52 color, it ensures consistent body styling and maintains the correct geometry of the side section of the vehicle.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7261481-SCG1
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7261481
• Substitutable numbers: 41527261481, 7261481, 41527211425, 7211425, 41527181477, 7181477, BG
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Left
• Color: Spacegrau Metallic - A52
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and fitment for the BMW X5 E70

This component is designed as a rear left door for the BMW X5 E70, retaining factory mounting points for hinges, the lock, and window guides. This allows for precise alignment with the body lines, seals, and other side panels, which translates into proper closing, airtightness, and reduced cabin noise.

The original construction ensures compatibility with factory components mounted in the door, such as the wiring harness, lock, handle, or window regulator, making it easy to transfer equipment from the old part.

Spacegrau Metallic - A52 color and paintwork aspect

The door is finished in Spacegrau Metallic - A52, a color characteristic of many BMW X5 E70 models. For users who own a vehicle in the same shade, this significantly simplifies post-accident repairs or the replacement of a corroded part, as in many cases, the scope of paintwork can be kept to a minimum or limited to local touch-ups.

The metallic paint coating helps maintain a consistent body appearance, and proper preparation and installation of the door allow for maintaining even gaps and an aesthetic side line of the vehicle.

Structural and functional characteristics

As an item from the Doors and door panels category, the product is responsible for several key functions in the vehicle:

• ensuring the structural rigidity of the side of the body in the rear passenger area,
• proper guidance and mounting of the side window,
• maintaining acoustic and water tightness between the interior and the exterior,
• secure mounting of the lock and components responsible for opening and closing the door.

By maintaining factory geometry, the door promotes the correct operation of seals and mechanisms, which is important for both driving comfort and operational durability.

Used condition and benefits of using OEM parts

This item comes from the secondary market and is offered as a used part, which represents a reasonable compromise between repair costs and maintaining original OEM quality. In practice, this means the ability to restore full functionality to the side body area without the need to resort to aftermarket replacements with uncertain fitment.

Using original doors for BMW X5 E70 repairs reduces the time required for alignment, adjustment, and bodywork, and also facilitates the installation of standard equipment transferred from the old panel.

Expansion and other BMW body components

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

For older models, where the availability of new body panels at authorized service centers may be limited, it is worth considering the wider use of salvaged parts. You can find more about the practical aspects of such repairs in the article No parts at the dealership? How to handle repairs of older models using salvaged parts, which discusses the technical and economic advantages of this solution.