BMW X5 Series E53 2 Door Front Right O/S Sterlinggrau Sterling Grey - 472

BMW X5 Series E53 2 Door Front Right O/S Sterlinggrau Sterling Grey is an original body component designed for precise replacement in the side area of the vehicle. Thanks to the factory Sterlinggrau Metallic – 472 paint and the correct sheet metal profile, the part ensures a consistent look with the remaining body panels and facilitates professional repair. This is a solution for users who expect solid, well-fitted door bodywork for their BMW X5 E53 series.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 8256824-STG
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 8256824
• Substitutable numbers: 41518256824, 8256824
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Right
• Color: Sterlinggrau Metallic - 472
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and fitment for BMW X5 E53

The offered item is a complete door shell from the Doors and door panels group, dedicated to the BMW X5 E53 series 2-door body, mounted on the front right side of the vehicle. The door construction is consistent with the factory body geometry, which allows for maintaining proper gaps, character lines, and correct fitment to the fender, rocker panel, and pillar. The placement on the vehicle as front – right side ensures clear identification for installation and minimizes the risk of errors when selecting parts.

Color and finish: Sterlinggrau Metallic – 472

The door is factory-painted in the Sterlinggrau Metallic – 472 shade, characteristic of many BMW X5 E53 configurations. The metallic paint coating ensures visual consistency with the original body, and the appropriate surface structure facilitates the matching of any potential paint touch-ups. For body and paint shops, this means a reduction in preparatory work, and for the user – a faster return of the vehicle to an aesthetic, uniform appearance.

Structural characteristics and installation

The front right door for the BMW X5 E53 has been designed as a load-bearing element of the side body, with appropriately shaped edges for hinges, locks, and seals. By maintaining factory mounting points, installation is possible using OEM-like technology, utilizing standard hinge and lock adjustments. This facilitates:

• restoring the correct geometry of the door opening,
• ensuring proper closing and operation of the lock,
• maintaining tightness at the contact point with seals and the window.

The item comes from dismantling, which allows for the reuse of original bodywork in the vehicle repair process while maintaining high dimensional compatibility with the factory body.

Condition, origin, and benefits of using used doors

The door is in used condition, which in practice means real savings when repairing the vehicle compared to new body parts. The original BMW origin guarantees the correct sheet metal profile, compatibility with factory seals, glass, and fittings, as well as predictable performance during operation. Choosing used door bodywork also supports the secondary parts market and reduces waste in the automotive industry – you can find more on this topic in the article Circular economy in your garage – how choosing used parts from dismantling really supports environmental protection and your wallet?.

Application in body repairs and restorations

The BMW X5 E53 front right door in Sterlinggrau Metallic will work well for both accident repairs and the restoration of a vehicle operated in more difficult conditions. The element allows for:

• replacing damaged or corroded doors without interfering with the pillar structure,
• restoring the correct operation of hinges and locks after deformation of the side part of the body,
• reducing the scope of body filler and straightening compared to repairing heavily deformed doors.

Such an approach shortens repair time, facilitates quality control, and allows for maintaining a consistent look of the side body of the BMW X5 E53.

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