BMW X3 E83 Door Front Right O/S Silbergrau Silver Grey Metallic - A08

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 X3 E83 Door Front Right O/S Silbergrau Silver Grey Metallic - A08 is an original body component from the Doors and door panels category, designed for installation on the front right side. Finished in the factory Silbergrau Metallic - A08 color, it allows for an aesthetically pleasing and technically correct repair of the side body section without the need for costly repainting of the entire element.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 3451016-SBG
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 3451016
• Substitutable numbers: 41003451016, 3451016, 41003404894, 3404894, 41003449336, 3449336
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Right
• Color: Silbergrau Metallic - A08
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and fitment

The presented item is a complete front right door shell dedicated to the BMW X3 E83. The vehicle placement, defined as front – right side, ensures proper fitment with the fender, rocker panel, pillar, and factory seals, which facilitates installation and subsequent adjustment.

The Silbergrau Metallic - A08 color is a factory BMW paint, ensuring that the door maintains visual consistency with the vehicle's original paint coating, limiting the scope of paint work to potential minor touch-ups.

Technical characteristics of the component

The door belongs to the Doors and door panels group, meaning it is a structural element of the side body, responsible for both passenger protection and the proper operation of windows, locks, and seals. The construction, based on the original BMW design, guarantees the maintenance of the correct door opening geometry and compatibility with original hinges and locks.

As a part sourced from a vehicle, the element already has the matching sheet metal structure and mounting holes, which facilitates the transfer of equipment from the previous door – such as the lock, window, wiring harness, or upholstery – according to the specific configuration of the car.

Condition and benefits of using a used door

The door is offered as a used component, which in practice means a favorable compromise between repair costs and maintaining the original quality of BMW construction. Compared to non-factory replacements, the original door sheet metal better maintains the body line, and the gaps between elements are easier to align.

Using a used element in the factory color often allows avoiding a full repaint, which shortens repair time and reduces the risk of shade differences on adjacent panels. This is a practical solution for post-accident repairs, local corrosion corrections, or replacing doors after parking damage.

Practical installation tips

Before installation, it is recommended to verify the condition of the hinges on the vehicle and properly align the door relative to the pillars and rocker panels to ensure even gaps and proper closing. Replacing the door is a standard bodywork procedure and in most cases does not require interference with the load-bearing structure of the body, making it predictable in terms of time and scope of work.

It is also worth ensuring proper sealing of the door perimeter and correct transfer of the electrical wiring harness if the vehicle has additional functions, such as window or mirror controls – the factory door construction is prepared to work with original BMW equipment.

Expanding BMW door repairs

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

For a comparison of the approach to using aftermarket elements in other brands, an article discussing the durability and cost-effectiveness of using used components may be helpful – you can find it here: Volkswagen – solidity and reliability. Why are used VW parts a reasonable choice?.