BMW F12 F13 Door Front Left N/S Black Sapphire Metallic - 475

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 F12 F13 Door Front Left N/S Black Sapphire Metallic - 475 is an original body component from the Doors and door panels category, designed for front-left installation in BMW F12/F13 series models. The Black Sapphire Metallic paint ensures visual consistency with the factory body finish and facilitates color matching during post-accident repairs or restoration.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7228569-BS1
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7228569
• Substitutable numbers: 7228569, 41517228569
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Color: Black Sapphire Metallic - 475
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and fitment for BMW F12/F13

These front left doors have been designed specifically for the BMW F12/F13 body, ensuring the preservation of factory geometry, correct profile lines, and compatibility with original hinges, locks, and seals. The positioning on the vehicle, specified as front-left, guarantees that the component will align perfectly with the fender, rocker panel, and A-pillar lines, minimizing the need for additional bodywork adjustments.

Black Sapphire Metallic color – benefits for repairs

The doors come with a factory finish in Black Sapphire Metallic - 475, one of the popular metallic black shades used by BMW. This allows for limiting the scope of painting to local touch-ups and blending during body repairs, which reduces service time and costs. The metallic structure of the paint coating helps maintain a consistent visual effect with other body panels of the same color.

Component characteristics and practical application

As a part from the Doors and door panels category, this body panel serves a key structural and functional role – it is responsible for the proper closing of the cabin, interaction with seals, and stable mounting of windows, locks, and internal equipment. The used nature of the part allows for an economical vehicle repair while maintaining the original BMW body structure, which is particularly important when rebuilding after a collision or replacing corroded elements.

Benefits of using original BMW doors

Using original front left doors for the BMW F12/F13 ensures:

• factory fitment to body lines and mounting points,
• preservation of the proper lateral structural rigidity,
• easier installation of internal and external equipment,
• color consistency with the Black Sapphire Metallic paint when the paint repair is performed correctly.

Used condition and operation

The part comes from dismantling, which allows for a rational reduction in repair costs while utilizing original BMW sheet metal. A used body component is a good solution in situations where the priority is to maintain the factory structure and compatibility with other door components, while simultaneously reducing expenses compared to purchasing a new panel.

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 door skins, reinforcements, or external panels, check the available parts in the BMW Doors and door panels category.

To better take care of dismantled components, including body panels, it is worth learning practical tips regarding maintenance and usage – detailed information can be found in the article How to extend the service life of used car parts?.