BMW 1 Series E87 3 Door Front Left N/S Quarzblau Blau Blue Metallic - A18

BMW 1 Series E87 3 Door Front Left N/S Quarzblau Blau Blue Metallic - A18 is an original body component from the Doors and door panels category, designed for installation on the driver's side. It allows for a professional replacement of a damaged door shell while maintaining factory geometry, body lines, and the characteristic metallic Quarzblau paint finish.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7191011-QB3
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7191011
• Substitutable numbers: 41517191011, 41517132339, 7191011, 7132339
• Weight: 150
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Color: Quarzblau Metallic - A18
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and fitment for BMW 1 Series E87

The component is designed as a complete door shell for the 3-door version of the BMW 1 Series E87, mounted on the front left side of the vehicle. Thanks to its factory design, the correct mounting points for hinges, locks, windows, and seals are preserved, which facilitates proper alignment with the fender, rocker panel, and A-pillar.

The original door geometry helps maintain proper gaps between body panels, which is important for both aesthetics and reducing wind noise while driving. This solution is particularly beneficial for accident repairs where precise restoration of the vehicle's factory side line is essential.

Quarzblau Metallic A18 color and paint quality

The door is finished in Quarzblau Metallic – A18, a characteristic metallic blue color used by BMW. Retaining the original paint often allows for limiting paintwork to local blending, which reduces repair time and can lower costs.

The metallic paint coating ensures visual consistency with other body panels in the same color, and the properly matched texture and gloss help maintain a uniform appearance across the entire side of the vehicle. This is a practical solution for workshops aiming for a seamless component fitment.

Structural characteristics and installation

As a component from the Doors and door panels category, the product serves as a base for transferring equipment from the existing door – such as the lock, handle, wiring harness, window, or window regulator – according to the configuration of the specific BMW model. The design intended for the front left side of the vehicle ensures compatibility with factory mounting and sealing points.

The properly balanced weight of the door promotes the correct operation of hinges and locks, which translates into closing comfort and the durability of the entire assembly. The used nature of the item means it is a part sourced from dismantling, which in many cases represents a favorable compromise between repair costs and maintaining original build quality.

Use in body and paint repairs

The BMW 1 Series E87 3 Door Front Left N/S Quarzblau Blau Blue Metallic - A18 is particularly suitable for situations where the existing component is severely damaged mechanically or by corrosion. Using a complete door shell allows you to:

• restore the proper rigidity of the side of the body,
• achieve better alignment than with extensive bodywork repairs of the old component,
• minimize the scope of filling and straightening,
• maintain a consistent paint appearance with properly performed color correction.

For workshops specializing in the BMW brand, this is a practical base for professional repair, allowing for shorter lead times and high-quality final results.

BMW doors and door panels – expansion and selection of 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 shells, reinforcements, or door frames, check out the available parts in the BMW Doors and door panels category.

For those simultaneously carrying out repairs in the area of electrical installations or control systems, a guide on selecting used modules and sensors may be helpful – you can find it in the article on choosing used automotive electronics, ECU modules, and sensors, prepared by Global Parts.