BMW E60 Door Rear Right O/S Covering Panel 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 E60 Door Rear Right O/S Covering Panel Le Mans Blau Blue Metallic is an original body component from the Doors and door panels group, designed for precise installation on the side of the vehicle's body. The metallic Le Mans Blau paint finish emphasizes the dynamic character of the BMW, and the factory-standard geometry of the panel facilitates a perfect fit to the body lines without interfering with the vehicle's structure.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7202342-LMB
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7202342
• Substitutable numbers: 41527202342, 7202342, 41517111378, 7111378, 41517161310, 7161310, BG
• Weight: 150
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Right
• Color: Le Mans Blau Metallic - 381
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and fitment for BMW E60

The presented covering panel is dedicated for installation on the rear right side of the BMW 5 Series E60 body. The placement on the vehicle is factory-defined, ensuring the component works seamlessly with the original door structure, seals, locks, and window, while maintaining proper rigidity and the side line of the bodywork.

Its original BMW origin helps maintain dimensional and technological consistency with other body components, which is particularly important for post-accident repairs and restoring the vehicle's factory geometry.

Le Mans Blau Metallic color – paint characteristics

The panel is finished in Le Mans Blau Metallic - 381, a characteristic metallic shade of blue used by BMW. This type of paint works well with the E60 body lines, highlighting the contours and light reflections on the door surface.

For users who own a car with the same paint code, such a component can significantly reduce the scope of paint work – in many cases, local blending and polishing are sufficient instead of full repainting of the entire panel. This is a practical solution for repairs where both aesthetics and cost control are important.

Performance parameters and installation

The door covering panel belongs to the group of structural and protective elements responsible for:

• maintaining proper side body rigidity in the door area,
• correct alignment of seals and trim strips,
• aesthetic finishing of the outer door surface,
• proper fitment with the rear fender and rocker panel.

The appropriately selected weight of the component helps maintain the factory balance of the door and the correct operation of hinges and the lock. As a result, after installation, you can achieve even gaps and proper door closing without putting excessive strain on the mechanisms.

Condition of the component and benefits of choosing a used part

The panel is offered as a used BMW body component, which allows you to combine original fitment with a more favorable cost compared to a new part. For many body repairs on the BMW E60, using an original, used covering is technically justified – it retains factory geometry while enabling an economical restoration of the vehicle's side zone.

Choosing such a solution is particularly attractive for repairs where maintaining visual and structural consistency of the body is key, without the need to use aftermarket parts with uncertain fitment.

BMW Doors and door panels – expansion and modernization

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

To compare how premium manufacturers approach the quality of body components and the cost-effectiveness of using original used parts, it is worth reading an article describing the service strategy of another high-end brand: Mercedes – comfort, prestige, and durability. Why is it worth choosing original used parts?.