BMW F12 F13 Door Front Left N/S Rubinschwarz Ruby Black Metallic - X03

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 F12 F13 Door Front Left N/S Rubinschwarz Ruby Black Metallic - X03 is an original body component from the Doors and door panels category, designed for front left-side installation in BMW 6 Series F12/F13 models. This used door panel in the factory Rubinschwarz Ruby Black Metallic - S23 / X03 color allows for maintaining consistent body styling and proper body geometry following accident repairs or restoration.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7228569-RUB
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7228569
• Substitutable numbers: 7228569, 41517228569
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Color: Rubinschwarz Ruby Black Metallic - S23 / X03
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and fitment

The presented front left door is dedicated to BMW F12 and F13 bodies, i.e., the Cabrio and Coupé versions of the 6 Series. The vehicle placement, defined as front left, ensures precise fitment to the specific body position, which facilitates bodywork planning and reduces the risk of errors when selecting parts.

The original door construction guarantees the preservation of factory body lines, proper alignment with the fender, rocker panel, and pillar, as well as compatibility with factory hinges, locks, and seals (additional equipment depends on the specific vehicle). As a result, this component provides a solid base for professional repair of the vehicle's side zone.

Color and paint finish

The door comes in the original Rubinschwarz Ruby Black Metallic - S23 / X03 color, characteristic of the BMW palette. It is a dark, metallic shade that effectively masks minor dirt and highlights the dynamic body line. Retaining the factory paint on a body component often allows for limiting paintwork to local blending, which can shorten repair time and reduce costs.

The metallic structure of the paint coating is particularly important when matching with other body panels – using a door with the same color code facilitates achieving a consistent visual effect after the completion of body and paint work.

Structural characteristics

As a component from the Doors and door panels category, the door panel is responsible not only for aesthetics but also for the rigidity of the side body section and proper window operation and interior sealing. The design intended for front left installation ensures correct hinge geometry, proper lock positioning, and correct adhesion to seals, which is significant for acoustic comfort and moisture protection.

Original BMW doors are designed with controlled deformation zones in mind; therefore, using a factory component restores the manufacturer's intended protective properties in the vehicle's side area. This is particularly important for post-collision repairs, where not only appearance but also user safety is a priority.

Condition and use in repairs

The item is used, which in practice means it may show signs of wear typical for parts dismantled from a vehicle, but it remains a functional base for further body and paint work. Such doors are frequently chosen for accident repairs, vehicle restorations, and when replacing damaged body panels, where maintaining original geometry and construction is a priority.

Using an original BMW body component promotes precise alignment with adjacent panels and facilitates the installation of factory accessories, such as moldings, seals, or fittings. This solution is particularly valued by workshops specializing in the BMW brand and by users who care about the technical correctness of repairs.

Support in selection and additional information

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 door skins, reinforcements, or exterior panels, check the available parts in the BMW Doors and door panels category.

For users who want to better understand the specifics of the second-hand parts market and consciously choose original components for popular models, our guide may be helpful: The best used car parts – a guide to the most frequently chosen original parts.