BMW E87 Door Front Right O/S Karmesinrot Crimson Red - A61

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 E87 Door Front Right O/S Karmesinrot Crimson Red - A61 is an original body component from the Doors and door panels category, designed for installation on the front right side of the vehicle. Thanks to its factory origin, it ensures a proper fit to the BMW 1 Series E87 body structure and visual consistency with the model line. The Karmesinrot - A61 color allows for maintaining a uniform body appearance without the need for custom paint mixing.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7191012-KAR2
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7191012
• Substitutable numbers: 41517191012, 7191012, 41517132340, 7132340, BG
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Right
• Color: Karmesinrot - A61
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and fitment for BMW 1 Series E87

The presented door is designed for installation on the front right side of the BMW 1 Series E87 body. The original geometry of the panel and mounting holes allows for the correct seating of hinges, locks, seals, and other door equipment without the need for bodywork modifications.

The factory construction supports maintaining proper gaps between body panels, which is important for both aesthetics and the correct closing and performance of seals that limit noise and water ingress.

Karmesinrot - A61 color and paint aspects

The door is finished in Karmesinrot - A61, characteristic of selected BMW 1 Series E87 configurations. Using the original shade makes it easier to match the existing vehicle paint, limiting the scope of any potential paintwork to leveling the coating and potentially blending adjacent panels.

In practice, this means the possibility of a faster and more predictable post-accident or restoration repair, while maintaining color consistency across the entire side of the body.

Characteristics of the used component

The door comes from dismantling, which allows for preserving the original sheet metal structure and factory stampings characteristic of the BMW 1 Series E87. This type of component is often chosen for repairs where it is important to combine proper fitment with a reasonable cost for the entire body and paint operation.

A used body component also allows for reducing the time needed to prepare the vehicle for use after a collision – the door structure is already formed according to the manufacturer's standard, and the scope of work usually boils down to inspection, adjustment, and potential refreshing of the paint coating.

Function in body structure and safety

The front right door in the BMW 1 Series E87 plays an important role in the lateral stiffness of the body and in protecting the front seat passenger. A properly selected element from the Doors and door panels group supports the maintenance of factory parameters for the lock, hinges, and seals, which translates into acoustic comfort and proper closing.

Correct alignment of the door with the fender, sill, and pillar is important for the proper distribution of loads during operation, as well as for the correct functioning of passive safety systems that work with the body structure.

Installation tips and part selection

Before installation, it is recommended to verify the compatibility of the element with the specific version of the BMW 1 Series E87, including comparing the shape of the panel, the arrangement of mounting holes, and the configuration of door equipment. In workshop practice, identification by catalog numbers and vehicle data is often used to ensure full compatibility.

In the case of extensive repairs to the side of the body, it is worth considering a simultaneous check of the condition of hinges, locks, seals, and fasteners to ensure stable operation and even gaps along the entire height of the door opening after installation.

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

Additional information on selecting used body components based on manufacturer markings and practical tips on verifying compatibility can be found in the article Audi five-cylinder engine – a legend from Quattro to RS3 and how to take care of it with original Audi parts, which discusses, among other things, the principles of working with OEM and reference numbers.