Genuine BMW 5 Series E60 Door Rear Right O/S Black Sapphire Metallic - 475

Genuine BMW 5 Series E60 Door Rear Right O/S Black Sapphire Metallic - 475 is an original body component from the Doors and door panels group, designed for installation on the rear right side of the BMW 5 Series E60 body. This used, factory-original panel in Black Sapphire Metallic - 475 allows for maintaining consistent styling and proper body geometry after collision repairs or the replacement of a corroded part.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7202342-BS
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 41527202342
• Substitutable numbers: 41527202342, 7202342, 41517111378, 7111378, 41517161310, 7161310, BS11930712
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Right
• Color: Black Sapphire Metallic - 475
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and fitment for the BMW E60

The presented rear right door has been designed specifically for the BMW 5 Series E60 as a structural body component. Its placement on the rear right side of the vehicle ensures proper alignment with the roofline, rocker panel, and fender, which facilitates achieving correct mounting gaps and reduces the need for additional bodywork.

Its original BMW origin ensures the preservation of factory geometry, hinge mounting points, lock mechanisms, and seal placements, which translates into proper closing, sealing, and stability of the door during operation.

Black Sapphire Metallic color – benefits for repairs

The door is finished in Black Sapphire Metallic - 475, a color characteristic of many BMW E60 units. For the user, this means the possibility of limiting the scope of painting – in many cases, local coating matching is sufficient, which shortens repair time and reduces costs.

The metallic Black Sapphire effectively masks minor shade differences compared to solid paints, which is advantageous when installing a used body component. At the same time, visual consistency with the remaining body panels is maintained.

Structural and functional characteristics

As a component from the Doors and door panels group, this panel performs several key functions:

• it constitutes part of the side body structure, working in conjunction with the rocker panel, pillar, and roof,
• it provides appropriate side rigidity in the rear part of the vehicle,
• it enables the correct installation of windows, seals, and interior upholstery,
• it protects the vehicle interior from external factors.

The factory layout of mounting holes and edge stampings facilitates the transfer of equipment from the previous door, such as the lock, handle, or wiring harness, while maintaining the correct position of these elements relative to the body.

Condition, application, and installation advantages

The item is in used condition, making it an attractive solution for economic repairs where a reasonable cost is important while maintaining original structural quality. Used BMW doors are often chosen as an alternative to new panels, especially in cases of local damage from collisions or corrosion.

The main advantages of using this component include:

• factory fitment for the BMW E60 body on the rear right side,
• original Black Sapphire Metallic paint, limiting the scope of paintwork,
• the possibility of using existing equipment from the previous door,
• a favorable cost-to-visual and functional effect ratio.

Expanding BMW side zone repairs

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

If you are also considering other used mechanical or body components and want to better evaluate the cost-effectiveness of such solutions, the guide article Used gearbox – when is it worth it and what you need to remember, which discusses practical criteria for choosing second-hand parts, may be helpful.