BMW 1 Series E87 3 Door Rear Left N/S Le Mans Blau Blue Metallic - 381

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 1 Series E87 3 Door Rear Left N/S Le Mans Blau Blue Metallic is an original body component from the Doors and door panels group, designed for the precise replacement of the factory panel. The paint in the Le Mans Blau Metallic shade – marked with code 381 – allows for maintaining visual consistency of the bodywork and facilitates color matching during post-accident or restoration repairs.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7191017-LMB3
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7191017
• Substitutable numbers: 41527132341, 7132341, 41527191017, 7191017
• Weight: 150
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Left
• Color: Le Mans Blau Metallic - 381
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and fitment for BMW 1 Series E87

The presented item is a rear left door designed for the 3-door BMW 1 Series E87 body style. Its placement on the driver's side in left-hand drive versions ensures the correct geometry of the hinges, lock, and body lines, which translates into proper alignment with the fender, rocker panel, and rear pillar.

As a part from the Doors and door panels group, the panel serves as a structural base for windows, seals, upholstery, and lock hardware, making it particularly important for repairs following side collisions or door edge corrosion.

Le Mans Blau Metallic – 381 color and aesthetic qualities

The factory Le Mans Blau Metallic – 381 paint is a distinctive, dynamic shade of blue with a metallic effect, often chosen for versions with a more sporty character. Using the original color on the entire door surface:

• facilitates matching to the existing body paint,
• reduces the scope of necessary paint work,
• allows for maintaining a consistent, factory look of the vehicle's side.

For body and paint shops, this means a faster assembly process and less interference with adjacent body components.

Structural characteristics and application

The rear left door for the BMW 1 E87 3-door is designed as a structural body element that bears operational loads and works in conjunction with the cabin sealing. The appropriately selected weight of the door promotes stable operation of the hinges and lock, while also influencing closing comfort and interior acoustics.

This component will prove particularly useful in situations where:

• the original door is deformed after a collision,
• there are advanced signs of corrosion on the edges and lower sections,
• it is necessary to replace the entire shell instead of performing local body repairs.

Using a complete door panel allows for restoring the correct side line of the body and ensuring proper seal adhesion, which is important for airtightness and reducing cabin noise.

Condition, origin, and assembly aspects

The offered item is used, which in practice means a favorable cost-to-quality ratio while maintaining original geometry and factory finish. For professional service centers and independent workshops, this is a solution that allows for an economical yet technically correct repair of the side body section.

The door is prepared for further assembly work – transferring hardware, adjusting hinges and the lock, and potential paint matching to other body components. Thanks to the preservation of the factory shape of the mounting edges, it is possible to precisely set the gaps between the door and adjacent panels.

Repair expansion – BMW Doors and door panels

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

Technical support and selection of used components

When selecting used body components – including doors – it is worth considering not only the color but also the compatibility of the model year, body version, and structural details. Materials describing practical aspects of assembly and fitting used parts can be helpful, such as articles on the legal use of second-hand components, optimal selection, and comparisons of factory and aftermarket solutions. In this context, the following material may be useful: Used Mini John Cooper Works Pro sports exhaust – a legal way to get a racing sound and +7 HP, which shows how to consciously approach the purchase of used automotive components.