BMW Z4 Series E85 Door Hinge Bottom Lower Left N/S Toledoblau 482 Blue 7051247

The Lower Hinge for the Left Door of the BMW Z4 E85 in Toledoblau Metallic 482 is an original body part from the Doors and Door Panels group, designed for precise installation on the driver's side. It ensures stable guidance of the door leaf, correct opening geometry, and proper support for the door's weight in the BMW Z4 E85 roadster.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7177257-TDB
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7051247
• Substitutable numbers: 41517177257, 7177257, 41517064771, 7064771, 7051247, EM
• Location on the vehicle: Left
• Color: Toledoblau Metallic - 482
• Category: Other Interior Parts & Accessories

Purpose and Function in the BMW Z4 E85 Body

The presented lower hinge is a structural component responsible for transferring the loads of the left door in the BMW Z4 E85. Mounted at the bottom of the pillar and door leaf, it stabilizes the door's movement in the horizontal and vertical axes, limits unwanted play, and contributes to the correct closing of the lock.

Its placement on the left side of the vehicle allows for direct replacement of the factory hinge without interfering with other door suspension components. By maintaining the original mounting geometry, it is possible to achieve the correct gap line between the door and the fender and sill, which is important for both aesthetics and body sealing.

Color and Paint Matching

The hinge is factory finished in the Toledoblau Metallic – 482 shade, characteristic of BMW's paint palette. For users whose vehicles have the same body color, this simplifies maintaining visual consistency in the door mounting area, especially in visible areas when the door is open.

For vehicles in a different body color, the part can be used as a base for further painting work, while preserving the original structure and surface preparation intended by the manufacturer.

Mounting and Operational Characteristics

The lower hinge for the left door of the BMW Z4 E85 has been designed as a structural body part, working in conjunction with the upper hinge and door lock. Appropriately selected stiffness and kinematics of the hinge limit door sag, facilitate opening and closing, and reduce the loads acting on the door panels.

The part comes from the BMW OE group, which means it retains factory dimensional and material parameters, thus ensuring high compatibility with original mounting points in the body. This facilitates installation in workshop conditions and allows for precise adjustment of the door's position relative to the car body.

Condition and Benefits of Using a Used Part

The offered hinge is in used condition, allowing for an economical repair of the door area while maintaining the original manufacturer's specifications. For body and paint shops, as well as individual users, this is a solution that reduces costs while utilizing a part with factory geometry.

Using an original hinge to replace a worn or damaged one helps restore the correct fit of the left door, minimize the risk of rubbing against the body, and improve the comfort of using the vehicle in daily operation.

Expanding Door Area Repair for BMW

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

For users who want to consciously select body parts and other used components, a practical guide describing how to verify markings, select by part numbers, and assess visual and technical condition may be useful – you can find it in the article Safe Purchase of Used Car Parts Online – A Step-by-Step Guide.