BMW E61 Cover Strip Column C Door Rear Left N/S High Gloss Black 7897283

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BMW E61 Cover Strip Column C Door Rear Left N/S High Gloss Black is an original body component from the Doors and door panels group, designed for installation on the rear left side of the vehicle. The high-gloss black finish ensures an aesthetic match to the factory trim, and using an original strip makes it easier to maintain a consistent side body line. This is a practical solution for replacing a damaged part or for body restoration work on a BMW 5 Series E61.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7897283
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7897283
• Substitutable numbers: 7897283, 51357897283, 51354423545, 4423545
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Left
• Color: Black
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and fitment for BMW E61

The rear left door strip has been designed specifically for the BMW 5 Series E61 body, ensuring a proper fit to the door shape and factory mounting points. Its placement in the rear zone, on the driver's side, allows for the precise recreation of the vehicle's original side line geometry without the need for modifications or fitting universal replacements.

The original BMW origin ensures the maintenance of appropriate rigidity, profile, and compatibility with other door trim components, such as seals, windows, or other decorative strips.

High-gloss black finish

The strip is finished in black with a high-gloss coating, allowing for aesthetic integration with factory BMW E61 styling packages. This type of surface works well with both dark body paints and provides a contrast with lighter colors, highlighting the car's side profile.

The high gloss helps achieve a consistent visual effect with other decorative elements, such as window trim or details around the glass, which is particularly important during post-accident repairs and when refreshing the vehicle's appearance.

Technical characteristics and installation

The component belongs to the Doors and door panels group, meaning it is structurally adapted to operate in the exterior body zone, exposed to changing weather conditions. Its location on the vehicle in the rear left section facilitates the identification of the correct mounting point during body and paint work.

The strip is a used product, which in practice means a favorable cost-to-functionality ratio while maintaining the manufacturer's original specifications. Replacing this component allows for:

• restoring the correct side door line after mechanical damage,
• reducing the risk of leaks in the contact area between the strip and the door panel,
• achieving a consistent look with other strips on the vehicle.

Practical application and benefits of installation

Using an original door strip on the rear left side of the vehicle is particularly beneficial for post-collision repairs, replacing corroded parts, or body restoration. A used OEM component allows for maintaining factory fitment and reducing the time required for adjustments, which is important for both workshops and individual users.

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

Additional information and technical advice

When working on the body, it is also worth paying attention to the condition of other vehicle systems, especially those exposed to intensive operating conditions. In the summer season, this primarily concerns the engine cooling system, the efficiency of which has a direct impact on the durability of the engine and driving comfort.

More practical tips on operating a car in high temperatures and the possibilities of using used components can be found in the guide Summer heat vs. cooling system: used radiators and fans as a guarantee of savings.