BMW X3 E83 Door Rear Right O/S Rubinschwarz Ruby Black Metallic - S23

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 X3 E83 Door Rear Right O/S Rubinschwarz Ruby Black Metallic - S23 is an original body component from the Doors and door panels category, designed for installation on the rear right side of the BMW X3 E83 model. This used door panel in Rubinschwarz Ruby Black Metallic S23 / X03 allows for a technically correct replacement of a damaged part while maintaining the factory body lines and paint consistency.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 3449338-RUB
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 3449338
• Substitutable numbers: 41003449338, 3449338, 41003404896, 3404896, BG
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Right
• Color: Rubinschwarz Ruby Black Metallic - S23 / X03
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and fitment for BMW X3 E83

The presented rear right door has been designed as a structural body component for the BMW X3 E83, taking into account the correct vehicle placement and factory geometry. This ensures that key mounting points for hinges, locks, windows, and seals are preserved, which facilitates installation and subsequent adjustment of panel gaps.

The original door construction ensures compatibility with factory solutions regarding window guides, interior trim mounts, and the installation of additional components, such as wiring harnesses or central locking systems (if provided in the specific vehicle configuration).

Color Rubinschwarz Ruby Black Metallic S23 / X03

The door is finished in Rubinschwarz Ruby Black Metallic S23 / X03 paint, characteristic of selected BMW versions. This shade of black with a metallic effect allows for aesthetic matching to a body in the same paint code, which limits the scope of potential paint work and helps maintain a consistent look for the entire vehicle.

For body shops and end users, this means the possibility of precise color matching, and in many cases, a reduction in repair time, as the base color and coating structure are already in line with factory specifications.

Structural characteristics and installation

As a component from the Doors and door panels category, this panel serves as a load-bearing element for the glass, lock, and interior equipment. The construction is intended for installation in the rear right part of the body, maintaining appropriate rigidity and side safety. The used component allows for the restoration of the original body geometry after a collision or door corrosion.

The door is prepared for further assembly work – it remains for the user or workshop to transfer equipment from the previous element (if required), adjust the position relative to the fender, sill, and pillar, and potentially touch up the paint coating.

Used condition and benefits of using OE parts

The item is offered in used condition, which represents a reasonable compromise between repair costs and maintaining original structural quality. Using a door from a vehicle of the same make and model helps maintain proper body rigidity and correct fitment with adjacent panels.

In workshop practice, used OE doors often allow for a reduction in the scope of bodywork compared to repairing a heavily damaged element, while simultaneously ensuring compliance with factory mounting points and the stylistic lines of the BMW X3 E83.

BMW Doors and door panels – expansion and modernization

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

Practical tips for the user and workshop

Before installation, it is recommended to verify the component's compatibility with the vehicle in terms of body version and equipment configuration. It is also worth checking the condition of the mounting edges, hinge attachment points, and seal contact areas to ensure proper closing and door tightness after installation.

For vehicle owners who are also planning to improve the car's appearance by replacing or refurbishing other exterior elements, a guide on alloy wheel regeneration may be helpful – detailed information can be found in the article Used wheels like new: a guide to buying and refurbishing alloy wheels.