BMW F20 Door Front Left N/S Black Sapphire Metallic - 475

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 F20 Door Front Left N/S Black Sapphire Metallic - 475 is an original body component from the Doors and door panels group, designed for installation on the driver's side in F20 series models. The Black Sapphire Metallic - 475 paint finish ensures visual consistency of the bodywork and facilitates matching with the vehicle's factory finish.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7284511-BS3
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7284511
• Substitutable numbers: 41007284511, 7284511
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Color: Black Sapphire Metallic - 475
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and compatibility with BMW F20

The presented front left door is structurally adapted to the BMW F20 platform, maintaining factory geometry, character lines, and mounting points. The vehicle placement, defined as front, left side, ensures proper fitment with the fender, rocker panel, A-pillar, and hood, which is crucial for correct closing and sealing.

Its original BMW origin ensures the correct torsional rigidity of the panel, compatibility with factory hinges, locks, and fittings, as well as compliance with factory body assembly tolerances.

Characteristics of the Black Sapphire Metallic - 475 paint

The door is finished in Black Sapphire Metallic - 475, a popular metallic black widely used across the BMW range. This shade is distinguished by its deep color with a metallic effect, which effectively masks minor dirt and highlights the side line of the body.

Using the factory color significantly facilitates the post-accident repair process or component replacement after damage – in many cases, it allows limiting the painting scope to correction and polishing, which reduces vehicle downtime and service costs.

Construction, function, and utility benefits

The front left door in the BMW F20 serves as a structural element of the side body, responsible for:

• proper window guidance and sealing the cabin against water and noise,
• stable mounting of hinges and the lock in the driver's entry zone,
• maintaining the factory side line and vehicle aesthetics,
• cooperation with factory seals, moldings, and fittings.

The component from the Doors and door panels category in the front, left-side version allows for a technically correct replacement of a damaged panel without interfering with the load-bearing structure of the body. The used nature of the part enables economical repair while maintaining the original construction and compatibility with factory sub-assemblies.

Condition, service application, and assembly aspects

As a used item, the front left door for the BMW F20 is a practical solution for post-accident repairs, fixing parking damage, or restoring the side of the body. This type of component is particularly useful when the priority is to maintain the original structure and fitment while optimizing costs.

Before installation, it is recommended to perform a standard surface verification, prepare for any potential spot painting, and check the geometry relative to the hinges and lock. Properly selected doors facilitate the adjustment of gaps between body elements, which translates into aesthetics and the reduction of wind noise while driving.

Expanding repairs within BMW doors

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

Support in selecting body and tuning components

For larger car modernization projects – combining body repair with cabin refreshing – it is also worth considering interior modifications, such as replacing seats or the steering wheel with more ergonomic and visually attractive ones. Inspiration and practical tips on using used components can be found in the article Car interior tuning with Global Parts, which discusses how to thoughtfully combine body elements with vehicle interior modernization.