BMW X5 E70 Door Rear Left N/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 X5 E70 Rear Left Door Rubinschwarz - S23 is an original body part from the Doors and Door Panels group, designed for installation on the rear left side of the vehicle. The Rubinschwarz Ruby Black Metallic paint ensures visual consistency with BMW's factory color palette and facilitates matching the existing paint coating.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7261481-RUB
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7261481
• Substitutable numbers: 41527261481, 7261481, 41527211425, 7211425, 41527181477, 7181477, BG
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Left
• Color: Rubinschwarz Ruby Black Metallic - S23 / X03
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Intended Use and Fitment for BMW X5 E70

The presented rear left door has been specifically designed for the BMW X5 E70 construction, maintaining factory mounting points, geometry, and panel contours. This ensures the body part preserves the vehicle's proper side line, facilitates precise alignment of panel gaps, and allows for correct interaction with seals and locks.

Its placement on the rear left side of the vehicle means the door is prepared to work with original hinges, opening limiters, and the equipment installation intended for this location on the car body.

Rubinschwarz Ruby Black Metallic Color – Characteristics

The factory color Rubinschwarz Ruby Black Metallic is a dark, metallic shade with an elegant, understated character, often chosen for BMW's premium trim levels. The use of original metallic paint:

• facilitates visual matching of the door to the vehicle's existing paint coating,
• reduces the scope of potential paintwork when replacing the part,
• maintains stylistic consistency with the BMW X5 E70 color line.

For many users, it's important that this shade effectively masks minor dirt and optically enhances the SUV's silhouette, which is significant both aesthetically and practically.

Technical and Functional Characteristics of the Door

The rear left door for the BMW X5 E70 is a structural body component responsible not only for appearance but also for the vehicle's lateral stiffness and the proper functioning of seals. Appropriately selected paneling:

• ensures compatibility with factory windows, trim, and seals,
• allows for correct operation of the lock and latch mechanisms,
• contributes to maintaining proper interior acoustics through accurate fitment to the body.

A part from this group is particularly important for collision repairs, where restoring the original geometry of the vehicle's side section and correctly aligning the door line with the fenders and sills is necessary.

Condition, Origin, and Benefits of Using a Used Part

The offered door comes from the used BMW parts segment, allowing for economical repair while maintaining original construction and material. For body parts, this solution often enables:

• preservation of factory contours and shapes characteristic of the BMW X5 E70,
• cost reduction compared to a new part,
• easier visual matching due to the original paint.

Choosing a used body part is particularly beneficial for repairs where both technical compliance and a reasonable service budget are important.

Integration with Other BMW Body Elements

The rear left door works in conjunction with adjacent body panels such as the rear fender, sill, and side pillars. A correctly chosen part helps restore the vehicle's side line after mechanical damage and facilitates the alignment of panel gaps within factory tolerances. This is important not only for aesthetics but also for functionality – it affects sealing, reduces air noise, and enhances passenger comfort in the rear seat.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the side body area on your BMW and need other parts from the same group, such as door skins, frames, or reinforcements, check the available parts in the BMW Doors and Door Panels category.

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