BMW 5 Series F10 Finisher Window Frame Top Door Rear Right O/S Chrome 7182300

BMW 5 Series F10 Finisher Window Frame Top Door Rear Right O/S Chrome is a precision-engineered body component designed for the rear right door window of the BMW 5 Series F10. The chrome finish ensures a consistent look with factory trim, while the original frame geometry guarantees a perfect fit against the glass and seals. This is a practical solution for users looking to restore the aesthetics of the side bodywork or replace a damaged frame section in an organized manner.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7182300
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7182300
• Substitutable numbers: 51357182300, 7182300
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Right
• Color: Chrome
• Category: Other Interior Parts & Accessories

Purpose and function of the component

The described finisher is dedicated to the rear right section of the body and operates in the immediate vicinity of the door window. Its task is to provide an aesthetic finish to the upper edge of the window frame and ensure stable guidance for the seal and glass edge. This maintains the vehicle's proper side line and ensures the window has adequate support in the contact zone with the bodywork.

The chrome surface gives the body a consistent, elegant character, especially in configurations with exterior Chrome trim packages. This component helps maintain a uniform appearance of the entire window line, which is important both visually and for the potential resale of the vehicle.

Construction, color, and fitment

The finisher has been designed as a part structurally integrated with the door window frame, with properly profiled edges and mounting points. The shape, tailored to the BMW F10 body, allows for installation without interfering with the door geometry, while maintaining factory gaps and body lines.

The Chrome finish ensures compatibility with the original window trim used in this model. As a result, there are no differences in shade or gloss between individual frame sections after replacement, and the entire side section remains visually uniform.

Application in the rear right body section

The placement on the vehicle in the rear right door zone means this component is significant for both appearance and proper window seating. A properly selected frame finisher:

• stabilizes the upper edge of the window in the rear right door,
• enables correct positioning of seals and window trim,
• reduces the risk of leaks around the window frame,
• maintains the side body line consistent with the original BMW design.

For users performing post-collision repairs or replacing worn trim components, using the correct finisher in this area allows for restoring the original appearance of the vehicle's side without the need to modify other components.

Characteristics of the used part

The presented window frame finisher is a used part, which in practice means a favorable compromise between cost and maintaining the manufacturer's original specifications. Unlike aftermarket replacements, this component sourced from a BMW dismantler retains factory fitment to the door, which facilitates installation and minimizes the risk of frame geometry issues.

For those who want to consciously manage their repair budget, choosing such a part allows for maintaining the original BMW finish character while simultaneously reducing costs compared to a new component.

Modernization expansion and additional materials

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the side body area in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as finishers, window frame trim, or additional window finishes, check the available parts in the Other BMW category.

When planning broader modifications or comparing solutions used in different brands and sports versions, it is worth reading material discussing structural differences in high-performance vehicles – the article Audi RS vs other models – what is hidden under the hood and chassis? may be helpful, as it shows how manufacturers design key body and chassis zones.

For users interested in the longer operation of dismantled components, including body trim elements, practical tips regarding maintenance and care, collected in the guide How to extend the life of used car parts?, where methods for protecting chrome surfaces are described, may be useful.