BMW 3 Series F30 F31 Front Left Door N/S Schwarz 2 Black - 668

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 3 Series F30 F31 Front Left Door N/S Schwarz 2 Black - 668 is a factory body component designed for the precise replacement of damaged side panels. The original door construction ensures a proper fit to the body lines, and the Schwarz 2 paint with code 668 allows for a visually consistent restoration of the vehicle's appearance. This is a particularly beneficial solution for accident repairs and restoring factory body geometry.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7298565-SCH
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7298565
• Substitutable numbers: 41007298565, 7298565, BG
• Weight: 150
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Color: Schwarz 2 - 668
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and fitment for BMW 3 Series F30/F31

The presented item is a complete front left door designed for BMW 3 Series F30/F31 models, mounted on the driver's side of the front body (in left-hand drive versions). By maintaining factory hinge, lock, and seal mounting points, the door allows for installation using the vehicle's original accessories and hardware.

The positioning on the vehicle is designed to maintain the correct gap between the fender, rocker panel, and pillar, which is important for both aesthetics and cabin sealing and acoustics. The door construction complies with factory side-impact safety standards, making it easier to restore the original passenger protection parameters.

Schwarz 2 – 668 color and paint preparation

The door is finished in the original Schwarz 2 color with code 668, characteristic of many BMW 3 Series configurations. This paint selection helps reduce the scope of paintwork required during repair, especially when other body components are in the same shade. In practice, correction and polishing or local clear coat blending is often sufficient.

A uniform paint surface on a large body panel, such as a door, is essential for the final visual effect. Using the original color makes it easier to achieve a consistent shade at the junction with the fender, hood, and rear door, which is particularly important for repairs performed to service standards.

Door construction and performance parameters

The door belongs to the group of body components known as Doors and door panels, responsible for side protection, structural rigidity, and proper guidance of the window and seals. The solid construction of the outer and inner panel ensures adequate rigidity while allowing for the installation of factory window lifting mechanisms, locks, and upholstery.

The element has a specific weight, which is important for vehicle balance and hinge operation. Using an original door instead of a replacement allows for maintaining factory structural loads, which translates into proper closing, no excessive stress on the pillars, and long-term adjustment stability.

Used condition and benefits of choosing OEM parts

The door is in used condition, which in practice represents a favorable compromise between repair costs and maintaining original build quality. Compared to many aftermarket replacements, an OEM component usually fits the body better, which shortens the adjustment time in the body shop and limits the need for additional corrections.

Choosing a used body component also has an environmental impact – reusing parts reduces the demand for new raw materials and production energy. For workshops and users, this means the possibility of performing repairs in a more sustainable way while maintaining a high level of functionality.

Application in body and paint repairs

The BMW 3 Series F30/F31 front left door in Schwarz 2 will work well for both accident repairs and replacing a component due to corrosion or wear and tear. Thanks to the factory panel geometry, it is possible to:

• recreate the correct gaps between body components,
• ensure proper cabin sealing against water and noise,
• maintain proper lock and hinge operation after adjustment,
• limit the scope of body filler and straightening compared to repairing heavily deformed doors.

For workshops specializing in the BMW brand, such a component provides a practical base for a quick and predictable repair, and for the user – the possibility of restoring the vehicle to full functionality within a controlled budget.

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

For those considering a broader modernization or tuning project, a practical discussion of common pitfalls when choosing components from the secondary market may also be useful – you can find it in the article Buying used car parts • Most common mistakes when choosing tuning parts.