BMW F12 F13 Door Front Left N/S Carbonschwarz Carbon Black Metallic - 416

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 Carbonschwarz Carbon Black Metallic - 416 is an original body component from the Doors and door panels group, designed for front left-side installation in BMW F12/F13 series models. The paint in the Carbonschwarz Metallic - 416 shade ensures color consistency with the factory body finish and facilitates matching during post-accident repairs or restoration.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7228569-CAR
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7228569
• Substitutable numbers: 7228569, 41517228569
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Color: Carbonschwarz Metallic - 416
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and fitment for BMW F12/F13

The presented item is designed as a complete front left door for the BMW F12/F13 series, taking into account the factory body geometry and the characteristic side line of these models. The vehicle placement, specified as front – left side, guarantees proper fitment with the fender, rocker panel, and pillar, which translates into correct mounting gaps and proper operation of the lock and hinges after appropriate adjustment.

Carbonschwarz Metallic – 416 color

The door is finished in Carbonschwarz Metallic - 416, also known as Carbon Black Metallic, characteristic of BMW's sports and luxury configurations. This shade combines deep black with a metallic effect, allowing for a visually consistent result with other body panels in the same color. For body and paint shops, this means limiting the scope of painting work to potential corrections and polishing, provided the condition of the paint coating on the vehicle is similar.

Structural characteristics and installation

The door belongs to the Doors and door panels group, meaning it is a key element of the side body structure, responsible for both passenger protection and proper body rigidity. The construction, intended for installation on factory mounting points in the BMW F12/F13, allows for:

• maintaining the original body line and characteristic creases,
• correct door alignment relative to seals and windows,
• restoring the factory functionality of the driver's entry zone.

The item comes from a used vehicle, which is important when planning restoration work – it allows for economical repair while maintaining the original OEM construction, while also requiring standard body and paint verification before installation.

Use in body repairs

Replacing the complete front door on the driver's side is a frequently chosen solution for damage resulting from side collisions or local corrosion. Using original BMW F12/F13 doors in Carbonschwarz Metallic allows you to:

• minimize the time required to fit the component to the body,
• limit the scope of filling and straightening compared to repairing a heavily deformed panel,
• achieve better fitment than with low-quality aftermarket parts.

For workshops specializing in the BMW brand, this is a practical solution that facilitates maintaining a high standard of repair while keeping material costs reasonable.

Integration with other BMW body components

The front left door in Carbonschwarz Metallic is an important visual element of the entire side body, especially in the coupe and cabriolet models of the F12/F13 series. A correctly selected door panel affects:

• the continuity of the stylistic line from the front fender to the rear side panel,
• the aesthetic perception of the vehicle after repair,
• maintaining the residual value of the car after body and paint work.

In the case of more extensive repairs to the side of the body, it is worth considering replacing several elements from the same group to achieve a consistent visual and structural effect.

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

For drivers and workshops that are also considering repairs in the area of the drivetrain or replacing mechanical components, a guide article describing the cost-effectiveness of purchasing used components may be helpful – more information can be found in the material Used gearbox – when it pays off and what you need to remember.