BMW 1 Series E87 Rear Door Left Right N/O/S Brake Stopper Strap Hinge

BMW E87 Door Check Right Left Rear is an original part from the Doors and Door Panels category, designed for the rear axle of the vehicle. It ensures a controlled range of door wing opening, stabilizes its position, and limits undesirable stress on the hinges, leading to safer and more predictable car usage.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7176810
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7176810
• Substitutable numbers: 51227176810, 7176810, 51227070357, 7070357, 51224406425, 4406425
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Right, Left
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and Vehicle Placement

The door check is designed for installation on the rear axle of the vehicle, on the right or left side. This allows one type of component to serve both sides of the body, simplifying the selection of service parts and the planning of bodywork and mechanical repairs on the rear doors.

The component operates in the hinge area, responsible for:

• controlling the maximum opening angle of the rear doors,
• dampening the movement of the door wing during opening and closing,
• stabilizing the door in intermediate positions, preventing it from closing or opening on its own on inclines.

Technical and Functional Characteristics

The door check operates under cyclical mechanical loads, which is why the OEM BMW construction is optimized for durability and repeatable movement. The guiding mechanism used allows for smooth, predictable door opening, without sudden jumps or play that could affect user comfort.

Choosing the correct door check is important not only for ergonomics but also for protecting body elements – a properly functioning component reduces the risk of:

• overloading hinges and deforming sheet metal in the mounting area,
• door edges colliding with adjacent vehicles or obstacles,
• excessive wear of seals and paint in contact areas.

Original Origin and Condition

The presented door check comes from the BMW line, which means it retains the factory geometry, mounting points, and compatibility with the door structure of the E87 model. As a used part, it has undergone some wear but retains its functionality for further use in the vehicle, offering an economical alternative to new OEM components.

Choosing an original part from a dismantled vehicle is beneficial wherever precise fit to factory mounting holes, maintaining the correct door operation path, and consistency with other hinge system components are crucial.

Benefits of Application in BMW E87

Applying the correct door check to the rear doors of the BMW E87 translates into tangible operational benefits:

• Stable Door Operation – predictable latching in intermediate and final positions.
• Body Protection – reduced risk of doors hitting the bodywork or surroundings.
• Mounting Compatibility – maintaining factory mounting points and movement kinematics.
• Economical Repair – ability to restore proper door operation without the need to invest in a new part.

For workshops and individual users, this means faster repair completion, a lower risk of fitting issues, and preservation of the original door operation characteristics intended by the manufacturer.

BMW Doors and Door Panels – Part Selection

If you need other elements from the Doors and Door Panels category for your BMW, check out the BMW Doors and Door Panels available in our assortment to select compatible body components for your specific model version.

More on Selecting Used Components

When planning body repairs and vehicle comfort improvements, it's also worth paying attention to the condition of heating and air conditioning systems. If you want to learn how to safely select used OEM parts and when to plan their servicing, check out the guide Air Conditioning and Heating – Part Selection and Maintenance for Year-Round Comfort, which discusses practical procedures and common driver questions.