BMW E38 Strip Door Trim Molding Rear Left N/S Chrom 8150103

BMW E38 Strip Door Trim Molding Rear Left N/S Chrom is an original body trim component from the Doors and door panels category, designed for installation in the rear left section of the vehicle. This chrome trim restores the factory look of the side bodywork, ensuring a seamless fit with the body lines and other decorative elements. It is a practical solution for users looking to maintain the aesthetics and functionality of a classic BMW 7 Series E38.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 8150103
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 8150103
• Substitutable numbers: 8150103, 51228150103
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Left
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and vehicle placement

The trim is designed for installation on the rear left door, ensuring a proper fit to the body panel contours and factory mounting points. Its placement in this area of the body allows for an aesthetic completion of the side profile, while the chrome finish highlights the characteristic style of the BMW E38.

Thanks to its precise profile, the component works well with seals, windows, and other decorative trims, reducing the risk of unwanted gaps and improving the overall visual consistency of the vehicle.

Technical and functional characteristics

The door trim belongs to the group of body components responsible for protecting door edges and providing an aesthetic finish to sheet metal surfaces. The construction, designed for this specific BMW model, ensures:

• a shape perfectly matched to the geometry of the rear left door,
• a chrome decorative surface that harmonizes with the side line of the body,
• the ability to install it in place of the factory trim without the need for modifying the door panel.

As an item from the Doors and door panels category, the trim helps maintain proper edge protection and helps reduce minor mechanical damage in the side zone resulting from daily vehicle use.

Condition of the component and service application

The offered trim is a used component, making it a cost-effective solution for accident repairs, restorations, or returning the vehicle to a near-factory state. In practice, this allows for:

• replacing a missing or damaged trim on the rear left part of the body,
• completing body and paint work within the rear door area,
• maintaining visual consistency with other BMW E38 trim elements.

By using an original component, you can avoid fitment issues typical of universal aftermarket replacements and maintain the model's characteristic appearance.

Benefits of using an original door trim

Using a dedicated door trim for the BMW E38 brings a number of practical service and utility benefits. The most important include:

• factory fit for the rear left door, facilitating installation and adjustment,
• preservation of the original line of chrome body accents,
• the ability to use the component in the process of professional body repair or restoration of a classic model.

For workshops and users who care about compliance with factory vehicle specifications, this is a solution that allows for maintaining a high-quality finish without the need for non-factory modifications.

Related BMW body components

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

To better plan body and suspension service work and ensure stable vehicle handling after body repairs, it is worth checking out our guide on suspension components: Suspension system – a comprehensive guide to shock absorbers, control arms, and stabilizers.