BMW E46 Saloon Touring Door Front Left N/S Orientblau Blue Metallic - 317

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 E46 Saloon Touring Door Front Left N/S Orientblau Blue Metallic - 317 is an original body component from the Doors and door panels category, designed for installation on the front left side of the vehicle. The part has been engineered according to BMW manufacturer standards, ensuring proper geometry, stable mounting, and correct compatibility with factory hinges, locks, and seals. It is a practical solution for accident repairs, corrosion correction, or completing the bodywork on BMW E46 Saloon and Touring models.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7034151-OB
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7034151
• Substitutable numbers: 41517034151, 7034151, 41517008339, 7008339, 41518240071, 8240071
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Color: Obsidian Black Metallic - 197
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and fitment for BMW E46

The presented door is dedicated to the sedan and touring (estate) body styles of the BMW E46, intended for the front left side of the vehicle. The construction is based on factory dimensions and mounting points, which facilitates installation and the adjustment of gaps relative to the fender, rocker panel, and pillar. This allows for maintaining the proper lateral rigidity of the body and the correct operation of the opening and closing mechanism.

The element belongs to the Doors and door panels group, which means it is intended to work with original accompanying components – hinges, locks, glass, guides, and seals characteristic of the BMW E46.

Color and paint layer

The door is finished in the Orientblau Blue Metallic - 317 shade, which allows for reducing the scope of paint work for vehicles in the same color or preparing a solid base for a full repaint in a different shade. The metallic coating ensures an aesthetic appearance and facilitates visual matching to the rest of the bodywork after proper surface preparation.

For body and paint repairs, the door can serve as a beneficial starting point for reconstructing the side part of the body, especially when the existing element is deformed or heavily corroded.

Technical characteristics and installation

The door is designed for installation in the front, left side position, maintaining factory mounting points for hinges and the lock. This facilitates the transfer of equipment from the existing element – window lifting mechanism, lock cylinder, door wiring harness, or upholstery – without the need for interference with the body structure.

As a used part, the element provides a functional solution for repairs where maintaining original geometry and compatibility with factory BMW components is key. Proper installation and adjustment of the door allow for restoring correct closing, tightness, and acoustic comfort in the interior.

Benefits of using original BMW doors

Using original doors in a BMW E46 brings a number of practical benefits:

• factory fitment to body lines and mounting points,
• compatibility with the construction of pillars, rocker panels, and fenders,
• easier installation of door equipment and upholstery,
• possibility to limit the scope of bodywork compared to repairing a heavily damaged element.

For users looking for a reasonable compromise between cost and quality, a used part can be an effective solution while maintaining a high level of fitment for a specific BMW model.

BMW Doors and door panels – expansion and modernization

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

More about choosing used parts

When selecting body components, many drivers consider the differences between original, aftermarket, and used parts. To better evaluate the cost-effectiveness of the purchase and how to match parts by OEM numbers, it is worth reading our guide: Original, aftermarket, or used – which car parts are the most cost-effective?.