Door Rear BMW F20 Rear Left N/S Karmesinrot Crimson Red - A61

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 F20 Rear Left Door Karmesinrot Crimson Red - A61 is an original body part from the Doors and Door Panels group, designed for installation on the rear left side of the vehicle. Thanks to the factory paint in the Karmesinrot - A61 shade, it offers a cohesive solution for BMW cars where maintaining color and structural consistency with other body panels is crucial.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7284515-KAR3
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7284515
• Substitutable numbers: 41527284515, 7284515
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Left
• Color: Karmesinrot - A61
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Intended Use and Fitment for BMW F20

The offered rear left door is a body construction element specifically designed for the BMW F20 series. Its placement in the Rear, Left zone ensures proper alignment with the rear fender, sill, and B-pillar, contributing to correct body geometry and proper closing of the lock and seals.

As part of the Doors and Door Panels category, this element serves as a load-bearing base for the window, lifting mechanism, upholstery, lock, and electrical system, allowing for the transfer of components from the existing door without altering the car body structure.

Karmesinrot – A61 Color and Paint Aspects

The factory color Karmesinrot - A61 is a distinctive, intense shade of red used in BMW models, which accentuates the dynamic lines of the body. Using a door with the same paint code can, in many cases, reduce or completely eliminate the need for full panel repainting, shortening repair time and reducing service costs.

For body and paint shops, this means the ability to precisely match the color to other body elements while maintaining the correct coating structure and paint thickness, which is important for both aesthetics and subsequent measurements with a paint thickness gauge.

Structural and Functional Characteristics

The rear left door for the BMW F20 performs several key functions within the vehicle's structure:

• It serves as a load-bearing element for the window and its guides,
• It provides adequate lateral rigidity to the rear body section,
• It allows for the installation of the lock, hinges, and opening limiters,
• It creates a protective barrier for rear seat passengers.

By maintaining the original geometry of the edges and contours, it is possible to correctly set the gaps between the door and adjacent panels, which helps reduce wind noise, ensures proper seal contact, and improves acoustic comfort inside the vehicle.

Used Condition and Benefits of Choosing OE Parts

This part comes from the aftermarket, allowing for a favorable repair cost while maintaining manufacturer specifications. Used OEM doors for BMW typically integrate better with the existing body structure than aftermarket replacements, as they retain factory mounting points, sheet metal thickness, and characteristic contours.

In practice, this means for the workshop and the end-user:

• Easier fitting to existing hinges and lock,
• Less interference with the structure of the pillars and sills,
• The possibility of transferring original interior equipment.

Expanding Side Panel Repair for BMW

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

Technical Support and User Knowledge

When planning body repairs, it is also advisable to consider the condition of systems that interact with the powertrain and exhaust emission systems. For those interested in deepening their knowledge about elements affecting engine performance and vehicle environmental friendliness, the article EGR: What it is and why consider used EGR valves may be helpful, explaining the role of the exhaust gas recirculation system and the advantages of using aftermarket components.