BMW X5 E70 Door Rear 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 X5 E70 Left Door Black Sapphire - 475 is an original body part from the Doors and door panels group, designed for installation on the left rear side of the vehicle. The Black Sapphire Metallic paint allows for visual consistency with the factory body finish and facilitates color matching during post-accident or renovation repairs.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7261481-BS2
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7261481
• Substitutable numbers: 41527261481, 7261481, 41527211425, 7211425, 41527181477, 7181477, BG
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Left
• Color: Black Sapphire Metallic - 475
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Intended Use and Fitment for BMW X5 E70

The presented part has been specifically designed for the BMW X5 E70 model, taking into account the body geometry and factory mounting points. Its placement on the rear left side of the vehicle ensures proper alignment with the fender, sill, pillar, and seals, which translates to correct operation of the lock, hinges, and windows.

Thanks to the preservation of the original door construction, it is possible to transfer accessories from the existing part – such as upholstery, wiring harness, or lock – without the need for body modifications. This solution is particularly beneficial for post-accident repairs, where precise restoration of the factory body line is crucial.

Black Sapphire Metallic Color – Repair Benefits

The factory Black Sapphire Metallic - 475 color significantly simplifies the visual repair process of the vehicle. With proper assessment of the paint coating's condition, the painter can limit the scope of painting to shading adjacent elements, which reduces service completion time and minimizes the risk of shade differences on the body.

BMW's metallic black is a popular and commonly found color on this model, which helps maintain a cohesive, elegant look of the entire body after door replacement. This is particularly important for fleet vehicles and cars used daily, where both aesthetics and residual value are important.

Part Characteristics and Service Application

The left rear door offered here comes from the BMW segment and is a used part, which in practice means a favorable compromise between repair cost and maintaining the original body construction. This type of component is particularly recommended in situations where mechanical damage or corrosion of the factory door has occurred, and the priority is to restore the correct geometry and functionality of the side body part.

In service applications, doors of this type are suitable for both post-accident repairs and the reconstruction of imported vehicles, where replacement of body parts with those compliant with factory specifications is necessary.

Why Choose Used BMW Doors in Factory Color

Choosing a used body part in the original color offers several practical benefits:

• limiting the scope of painting work due to shade matching with the factory BMW paint,
• preserving the original sheet metal structure and mounting points, which facilitates installation and adjustment,
• enabling economical repair while maintaining a high visual standard of the vehicle.

For body and paint shops and individual users, this means faster installation, less interference with the body structure, and a predictable final result after service work is completed.

Repair Extension – Other BMW Door Parts

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

More on the Cost-Effectiveness of Used Body Parts

When choosing between an original part, an aftermarket replacement, and a used component, it is worth analyzing the cost-to-quality ratio and fitment for a specific vehicle instance. A detailed discussion of the differences, along with practical examples and answers to the most common questions, can be found in the article Original, aftermarket, or used – which car parts are most cost-effective?.