BMW 1 Series E87 Door Front Left N/S Karmesinrot Crimson Red - A61

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 1 Series E87 Door Front Left N/S Karmesinrot Crimson Red - A61 is an original body component from the Doors and door panels group, designed for installation on the front left side of the vehicle. Finished in the factory Karmesinrot A61 color, it allows for maintaining a consistent body style and correctly restoring the vehicle's side lines following accident repairs or restoration.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7191011-KAR2
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7191011
• Substitutable numbers: 41517191011, 41517132339, 7191011, 7132339, BG
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Color: Karmesinrot - A61
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and fitment

The presented item is designed as a complete front left door for the BMW 1 Series E87, ensuring correct placement on the vehicle at the front on the driver's side. This ensures the preservation of factory geometry, correct hinge mounting points, lock, and seals, which facilitates precise alignment with the fender, rocker panel, and A-pillar.

Its original BMW origin promotes the maintenance of proper structural rigidity, correct window operation, and compatibility with factory equipment such as the door wiring harness, lock, handle, or side mirror (installed according to the specific vehicle configuration).

Color and paint layer

The door is in the Karmesinrot – A61 color, which in many cases allows for limiting paint work solely to potentially matching the shade to the rest of the body. Maintaining the original BMW color facilitates:

• achieving a visually consistent effect after repair,
• reducing the time required to prepare the component for installation,
• reducing the risk of shade differences between the door and adjacent panels.

For body and paint shops, this means a more predictable component preparation process, and for the user – an aesthetic vehicle appearance after the repair is completed.

Characteristics of the used component

The door comes from the secondary market, which in practice combines OEM factory fitment with a more favorable cost compared to a new body panel. A used door component is a good solution in situations where the priority is:

• maintaining the original BMW sheet metal structure,
• limiting the scope of body filler and straightening work compared to heavily damaged doors,
• maintaining a rational repair budget while ensuring high quality.

The used condition allows for further body and paint processing in accordance with the requirements of the specific vehicle, while maintaining proper geometry and mounting points.

Application in body repairs

The front left door for the BMW 1 E87 will work well both for accident repairs and body restoration when the existing component is corroded, deformed, or economically unviable to straighten. Replacing the complete door panel allows you to:

• restore proper closing and cabin sealing,
• achieve an even gap line between the door and adjacent elements,
• maintain proper hinge and lock operation without excessive stress.

For service centers specializing in the BMW brand, this is a practical solution that facilitates maintaining a high standard of repair while preserving the original door construction.

Integration with other BMW body components

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

For a better understanding of when choosing original used body or mechanical components has an advantage over regeneration, it is worth familiarizing yourself with practical examples from other vehicle systems – the article Manual transmission failures in cars – why is an original used part a more sensible choice than regeneration? may be helpful, as it shows the advantages of using factory used components in the context of durability and repair cost-effectiveness.