BMW 5 E39 Saloon Touring Door Front Left N/S Arktis Silver Metallic - 309

BMW 5 E39 Saloon Touring Door Front Left N/S Arktis Silver Metallic in Arktis Silver is an original body component from the Doors and door panels category, designed for precise installation on the driver's side. This is a solution for users who expect factory-standard fitment, consistent body lines, and the preservation of proper body geometry after repairs.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 8216817-AS
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 8216817
• Substitutable numbers: 41518216817, 8216817, 41518216819, 8216819, 41518215857, 8215857, 41518199771, 8199771, 41518211853, 8211853, 41519070897, 9070897, 41518199773, 8199773
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Color: Arktis Silber - 309
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and fitment for BMW 5 E39

The offered item is a complete front left door, dedicated to the BMW 5 Series E39 in both sedan and Touring versions. The construction is based on factory body geometry, which facilitates installation at hinge, lock, and seal mounting points without the need for bodywork modifications.

The door is prepared to function within the factory body structure, ensuring proper alignment with the fender, rocker panel, and pillar, as well as correct window operation and interior sealing against water and noise.

Arktis Silver color – benefits for repairs

The factory paint in the Arktis Silver shade often allows for limiting the scope of painting to local blending, which shortens repair time and reduces costs. The uniform color of the door and body makes it easier to achieve a consistent visual effect after a collision or corrosion of the original component.

The metallic paint coating provides an aesthetic appearance and complements the BMW E39 line, while proper surface preparation allows for potential repainting according to workshop requirements.

Technical characteristics and installation

The door is designed for installation in the front part of the body on the left side, maintaining factory mounting points. This facilitates:

• setting the correct gaps between the door and adjacent panels,
• proper operation of the lock and door check straps,
• stable window movement in the guides,
• maintaining the lateral rigidity of the body structure.

As an element from the Doors and door panels category, the door constitutes a significant part of the vehicle's side structure, influencing passive safety and acoustic comfort inside the cabin.

Condition and use in body repairs

The item comes from dismantling and is intended for reinstallation in a vehicle where it is necessary to replace damaged or corroded doors. This is a practical solution for body shops and individual users looking for an original body part instead of replacements with uncertain fitment.

Using a used OEM component allows for maintaining the characteristic side line of the BMW E39 while optimizing repair costs compared to purchasing a new part.

Repair expansion – other BMW body components

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

For users who are also maintaining their cooling system efficiency alongside body repairs, our guide on operating in high temperatures may be helpful – more information can be found in the article Summer heat vs. cooling system: used radiators and fans as a guarantee of savings.