BMW E60 Door Rear Left Panel N/S Platingrau Platinum Grey Metallic - A68

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 E60 Door Rear Left Panel N/S Platingrau Platinum Grey Metallic - A68 is an original body component from the Doors and door panels group, designed for the precise replacement of damaged door skins. This solution allows for maintaining the factory body geometry, a consistent paint shade, and the proper rigidity of the side section of the vehicle body.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7202341-PG
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7202341
• Substitutable numbers: 41527202341, 7202341, 41517111377, 7111377, 41517161309, 7161309, BG
• Weight: 150
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Left
• Color: Platingrau Metallic - A68
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and fitment for the BMW E60

The presented panel is dedicated to installation on the rear left side of the BMW 5 Series E60 body. The construction, based on the original BMW design, ensures correct body lines, compatibility with original mounting points, and proper fitment with the window, seals, and door lock. As a result, after the repair, it is possible to maintain the factory body rigidity and the correct operation of the door mechanisms.

Platingrau Metallic A68 color and painting benefits

The component is finished in the Platingrau Metallic – A68 shade, characteristic of many BMW E60 units. For body and paint shops, this means the possibility of limiting the painting scope to joining and blending areas, which makes it easier to achieve a consistent visual effect with the rest of the bodywork. A properly selected panel in the same paint code allows for shorter repair times and optimized surface preparation costs.

Structural characteristics and installation

The BMW E60 Door Rear Left Panel N/S Platingrau Platinum Grey Metallic - A68 is a structural element of the side body zone, responsible for:

• maintaining the correct geometry of the door opening,
• stable mounting of hinges and the lock,
• correct routing of seal edges and moldings,
• maintaining the continuity of the body's styling lines.

By maintaining factory edges and pressings, the panel helps the body technician recreate the original shape of the body after a collision or corrosion. The appropriately selected mass and thickness of the sheet metal promote proper door operation and the reduction of unwanted stresses in the sill and pillar area.

Used condition and application in repairs

The component comes from a used vehicle, which makes it an attractive alternative to new parts while maintaining the original BMW specification. In workshop practice, such a panel is particularly effective for:

• post-accident repairs of the side body section,
• removing advanced corrosion around the lower door edges,
• vehicle restorations where maintaining factory lines and proportions is crucial.

Original origin promotes compatibility with serial equipment components, which facilitates installation and reduces the need for additional modifications.

Body zone and compatible components

The panel works in close connection with the hinges, lock, window, seals, and decorative moldings of the rear left side zone. Replacing the skin in this area allows for restoring the correct gaps between the door and the fender and sill, which affects acoustic comfort and vehicle aesthetics. If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the door zone in your BMW and need other components from the same group, such as skins, frames, or reinforcements, check the available parts in the BMW Doors and door panels category.

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Summary

BMW E60 Door Rear Left Panel N/S Platingrau Platinum Grey Metallic - A68 is a functional solution for workshops and users who want to restore the factory look and correct geometry of the side body section. The original construction, compliance with the Doors and door panels group, and dedicated placement on the vehicle facilitate efficient installation and the achievement of a predictable repair result.