BMW 3 Series E46 Compact Front Left Door N/S Silbergrau Silver Grey Metallic

BMW 3 Series E46 Compact Front Left Door N/S Silbergrau Silver Grey Metallic is an original body component from the Doors and door panels group, designed for installation on the driver's side. This is a solution for users looking for factory fitment, a consistent body line, and compatibility with original BMW technology.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7016239-SBG
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7016239
• Substitutable numbers: 41517016239, 7016239, 41517011957, 7011957
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Color: Silbergrau Metallic - A08
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and fitment for BMW 3 E46 Compact

The offered item is a complete front left door dedicated to the BMW 3 Series E46 Compact body, prepared for integration into the factory bodywork system. The driver's side positioning ensures compatibility with the geometry of the pillars, sill, and fender, which facilitates proper gap alignment and maintenance of the factory body line.

Thanks to a design compliant with OEM solutions, the door works with original hinges, locks, door wiring harnesses, and seals, allowing for installation without the need to modify the body structure. This is particularly important for post-accident repairs, where precise reproduction of factory geometry is essential.

Silbergrau Metallic A08 color and paint benefits

The door is finished in Silbergrau Metallic – A08, a characteristic silver-grey shade used by BMW. This color selection often allows for limiting paint work to potential blending of adjacent elements, which reduces repair time and costs.

The metallic paint coating ensures visual consistency with other body panels in the same color, and when installed correctly, it allows for achieving uniform tonal transitions along the fender–door–rear side panel line. This solution is particularly beneficial for body and paint shops as well as users who care about the vehicle's aesthetics.

Structural characteristics and installation

The BMW E46 Compact front left door is a load-bearing element of the side body, responsible for:

• proper window guidance and sealing of the door opening,
• stable mounting of the lock, handle, and hinges,
• maintaining side rigidity in the cabin area.

The construction is prepared for compatibility with factory internal components, such as upholstery, window regulators, or electrical wiring. This facilitates the transfer of equipment from the old door and restores full functionality without interfering with the vehicle's electrical system.

Condition of the part and use in repairs

The door comes from the secondary market, making it an attractive cost-effective solution while maintaining original BMW specifications. This type of component is particularly useful for:

• post-accident repairs of the side body,
• removing corrosion around the lower edge of the door or window frame,
• restoring the factory appearance after previous unprofessional body repairs.

Using an original door from the same model generation allows for maintaining proper fitment with the sill, A-pillar, and mirror, which translates into driving comfort and reduced wind noise.

BMW doors and door panels – expanding the side zone

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

More about the cost-effectiveness of used body parts

When choosing a door from the secondary market, it is worth considering the cost-to-quality ratio and fitment for a specific body version. If you want to compare the advantages of original, aftermarket, and used parts in a broader context, the following article may be helpful: Original, aftermarket, or used – which car parts are the most cost-effective?.