BMW 1 SERIES 10 E87 E87N Door Front Left N/S Quarzblau Blau Blue Metallic - A18

BMW 1 SERIES 10 E87 E87N Door Front Left N/S Quarzblau Blau Blue Metallic - A18 is an original body component from the Doors and door panels group, designed for installation on the front left side of the BMW 1 Series E87 model. Finished in the factory Quarzblau Metallic - A18 color, it allows for a visually and technically consistent replacement of a damaged panel without the need to change the paint shade within the given element.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7191011-QB10
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7191011
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Color: Quarzblau Metallic - A18
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and fitment for BMW 1 Series E87

The presented door has been designed as a body component mounted on the front left side of the BMW 1 Series E87 generation vehicle. The construction is based on factory mounting points, which allows for maintaining the correct body geometry, proper alignment with the fender, rocker panel, pillar, and seals, as well as correct operation with the hinges and lock.

Its original BMW origin helps maintain appropriate lateral rigidity, which is important for both safety and for reducing unwanted vibrations and noise in the cabin. Thanks to this, the component can be used both for standard post-accident repairs and for body reconstruction in fleet or private vehicles.

Quarzblau Metallic - A18 color and paint aspects

The door is finished in the Quarzblau Metallic - A18 color, used factory-standard in the BMW 1 Series E87. Using the correct paint code makes it easier to match the color to the rest of the body components, which limits the scope of any potential paint work to corrections and blending, rather than a full repaint of the entire side of the vehicle.

The metallic structure of the paint helps maintain a consistent visual effect with other panels in the same color, and a properly matched shade allows for the aesthetic restoration of the vehicle's appearance after mechanical damage or corrosion within the original door.

Component characteristics and use in body repairs

As a component from the Doors and door panels group, this product serves as a load-bearing element for the glass, window lifting mechanisms, lock, and seals, and also constitutes an important part of the side body structure. Replacing the complete door panel is the preferred solution in situations where body repair of the existing element would be too time-consuming or would not guarantee proper geometry and durability.

The front left door for the BMW 1 E87 in this version will work well in:

• post-accident repairs involving damage to the front driver-side door zone,
• vehicle restorations where advanced corrosion spots have appeared within the original panel,
• projects to restore the vehicle to a state close to factory condition in terms of appearance and construction.

Used condition and installation aspects

The element is offered in used condition, which allows for an economical repair while maintaining the original BMW construction. Before installation, it is recommended to perform a standard verification of the surface, mounting points, and edges for preparation for painting or direct installation, depending on the requirements of the specific vehicle.

Replacing the door in a BMW 1 Series E87 requires adjustment to the existing hinges, lock, and vehicle electrical installation. Using an original body component facilitates the adjustment of gaps between panels, which translates into proper closing, tightness, and reduction of wind noise while driving.

Repair expansion – BMW Doors and door panels

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the side body zone in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as outer skins, inner panels, or additional reinforcement panels, check out the available parts in the BMW Doors and door panels category.

To better plan the scope of work on the vehicle, including the selection of used body components in the context of the overall condition of the car and the characteristics of its suspension systems, it is worth reading the technical guide: Standard vs. sports suspension – differences in construction and is it worth buying used suspension parts?.