BMW E87 Door Rear Left N/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 Rear Left N/S Karmesinrot Crimson Red - A61 is an original body component from the Doors and door panels group, designed for installation on the rear left side of the vehicle. Finished in the factory Karmesinrot - A61 color, it allows for a visually and technically consistent body repair without the need for quality compromises.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7191017-KAR
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7191017
• Substitutable numbers: 41527191017, 7191017, 41527132341, 7132341
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Left
• Color: Karmesinrot - A61
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and fitment

The presented component is designed as a rear left door for the BMW E87 series, maintaining factory geometry and mounting points. Proper positioning on the vehicle ensures correct alignment with the fender, rocker panel, pillar, and seals, which facilitates installation and reduces the need for additional bodywork modifications.

The door is prepared for use within the original BMW body structure, which promotes the maintenance of proper body rigidity, correct closing, and stable operation of the lock and hinges after proper adjustment.

Karmesinrot - A61 color and visual aspect

The factory Karmesinrot - A61 paint is a characteristic, intense shade of red used by BMW, which emphasizes the dynamic character of the body. Using a door in the same color code allows for limiting the scope of painting to the necessary minimum or – if the coating is in good condition – enables the maintenance of a consistent color across the entire side of the vehicle.

For body and paint shops, this means easier shade matching, and for the user – an aesthetic, technically correct repair without visible color differences between body components.

Structural characteristics of the door

The door belongs to the Doors and door panels group, meaning it is a key element of the side body shell, responsible for both protecting the interior and maintaining the correct body line. The construction intended for the rear left side of the vehicle ensures compatibility with factory seals, glass, locks, and fittings, which – after being transferred from the previous component – can continue to operate in their original environment.

The properly selected geometry of the door frame promotes the maintenance of correct gaps between body components, which is important both for aesthetics and for reducing noise and ensuring proper water drainage around the seals.

Used condition and service application

The component is offered as a used part, which represents a reasonable compromise between repair costs and maintaining the original quality of BMW construction. This type of door is particularly useful for accident repairs, correcting parking damage, or replacing components with excessive corrosion when maintaining the factory body specification is a priority.

In workshop practice, using original used doors allows for shorter repair times, reduced bodywork, and easier fitting of the component to the existing body structure, which translates into a more predictable final result.

Benefits of using original BMW doors

Choosing original doors for the BMW E87 primarily means:

• Factory fitment – preservation of original geometry and mounting points.
• Color consistency – compliance with the Karmesinrot - A61 paint code.
• Better integration with the body – correct gaps and side line of the vehicle after proper installation.
• Rational repair cost – used OEM component as an alternative to new parts.

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

The impact of original used components on vehicle value

Using original used body components, such as the rear left door in Karmesinrot, is important not only for the quality of the repair itself but also for the subsequent assessment of the vehicle upon resale. Maintaining material and structural consistency with the factory specification is often better perceived than installing random replacements of uncertain origin.

If you want to better understand how the selection of original used parts affects the valuation of a car on the secondary market, it is worth reading the article: Original used parts vs. resale value – how not to lose money?.