BMW X3 Series E83 Door Rear Left N/S Black Sapphire Metallic - 475

BMW X3 Series E83 Door Rear Left N/S Black Sapphire Metallic is an original body component from the Doors and door panels category, designed for installation on the rear left side of the vehicle. Finished in Black Sapphire Metallic paint, it provides a seamless match to the factory styling of the BMW X3 E83 and allows for a technically correct body repair without compromising on fitment.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 3449337-BS2
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 3449337
• Substitutable numbers: 41003449337, 3449337, 41003404895, 3404895
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Left
• Color: Black Sapphire Metallic - 475
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and fitment for the BMW X3 E83

The presented rear left door has been designed specifically for the BMW X3 E83 generation, maintaining factory mounting points, geometry, and sheet metal contours. Its placement in the rear section, on the driver's side, ensures proper alignment with the wheel arch, rocker panel, pillar, and door lock, which facilitates precise gap adjustment and ensures the correct operation of hinges and locking mechanisms.

The original door construction allows for the seamless transfer of components from the previous part – such as windows, locks, wiring harnesses, or upholstery – while maintaining factory functionality and compatibility with the vehicle's electronics.

Black Sapphire Metallic color – benefits for body repair

The door is finished in Black Sapphire Metallic, a color characteristic of many BMW X3 E83 units. Using the original metallic paint shade simplifies the post-accident repair or restoration process – in many cases, it allows for limiting the painting scope to minor corrections and polishing, which reduces labor time and service costs.

For users who care about the visual consistency of the bodywork, this means the ability to maintain a uniform stylistic line, without the differences in shade or paint structure typical of non-factory components.

Technical specifications and installation

As a component from the Doors and door panels category, the product serves as a complete sheet metal base for further equipment installation. Designed for mounting in the rear left part of the vehicle, it provides:

• factory hinge and lock mounting points,
• correct edge geometry relative to the fender, rocker panel, and pillar,
• compatibility with factory seals and trim,
• appropriate structural rigidity in the side zone of the body.

This configuration facilitates the work of the body shop and painter, minimizing the need for additional modifications or adjustments to the bodywork.

Component condition and practical application

The door comes from the secondary market, making it a reasonable choice for post-accident repairs, restorations, and vehicle rebuild projects where a favorable cost-to-quality ratio is important. Using an original body component helps maintain the original BMW sheet metal structure, which is significant both from the perspective of durability and the vehicle's future resale value.

This type of solution is particularly useful in situations where the side zone of the vehicle has been damaged – dents, corrosion, or structural deformations often make repairing an old component unprofitable compared to replacing it with a complete door panel.

Repair expansion – other BMW door components

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

Who is this component for and how to use it

The presented door will be a suitable choice for body and paint shops, services specializing in the BMW brand, and individual users overseeing their vehicle's repair themselves. It will work well both for standard replacement of a damaged component and for body refreshment projects where the priority is maintaining the original body line.

If you are considering a wider range of vehicle modifications and want to combine body repair with improving the appearance or performance using secondary market parts, it is worth checking out the tips in the article Tuning with used parts – how to gain performance without spending a fortune, which discusses a safe and effective approach to used components.