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

BMW X5 Series E53 Door Rear Right O/S Sterlinggrau Sterling Grey is an original body component from the Doors and door panels group, designed for the precise replacement of a damaged side panel. This is a used OEM part that allows you to maintain the factory body geometry, consistent paint shade, and proper operation of the lock and hinges.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 8256828-STG
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 8256828
• Substitutable numbers: 41528256828, 8256828
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Right
• Color: Sterlinggrau Metallic - 472
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and fitment for BMW X5 E53

The offered item is a complete rear right exterior door for the first-generation BMW X5 E53, mounted on the passenger side. The construction is based on the factory BMW design, ensuring that all key mounting points, stampings, and contact lines with the fender, rocker panel, and pillar are preserved.

Such fitment facilitates installation, reduces the need for additional bodywork modifications, and allows for the efficient restoration of the correct side body geometry after a collision or corrosion.

Sterlinggrau Metallic color – benefits for repair

The door is factory-painted in the Sterlinggrau Metallic – 472 shade, characteristic of many BMW X5 E53 units. Using the original metallic paint:

• makes it easier to match the color to the existing body coating,
• limits the scope of painting to local touch-ups and blending,
• allows for shorter repair times and lower costs compared to raw, unpainted sheet metal.

For body and paint shops, this means faster order completion, and for the user – a more visually consistent final result.

Structural and functional characteristics

As an element from the Doors and door panels group, the product is responsible for the rigidity of the side body, proper window guidance, and cabin sealing in the rear right entry area. The original construction ensures:

• preservation of factory gaps between body elements,
• proper positioning of the lock and striker relative to the pillar,
• correct interaction with seals and trim strips.

Thanks to this, after installation, you can achieve stable door closing, reduce wind noise, and minimize the risk of leaks in the rocker and pillar zones.

Why choose used OEM doors

In the case of post-accident repairs, using used, original BMW doors is often more beneficial than installing a replacement part. The factory sheet metal and OEM construction better replicate the body shape, which translates into:

• easier alignment of the door relative to the body,
• less filler and bodywork corrections,
• more durable preservation of the styling lines characteristic of the BMW X5 E53.

If you want to compare the advantages of used body parts and replacements in more detail, it is worth reading the article: Post-accident repair of your car: why are used body parts a better choice than replacements?.

Application zone and repair expansion

The rear right door operates in a critical side body zone, exposed to parking damage, corrosion of the lower edges, and deformations after collisions. Replacing this element is often combined with work on rocker panels, pillars, and protective strips, so it is worth planning the repair comprehensively.

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, exterior panels, or additional reinforcements, check the available parts in the BMW Doors and door panels category.

Summary

BMW X5 Series E53 Door Rear Right O/S Sterlinggrau Sterling Grey is a practical solution for users and workshops that want to restore the factory look and functionality of the side body without excessive modifications. The original construction, proper vehicle positioning, and factory metallic paint allow for a repair that is technically correct, aesthetic, and predictable in terms of the final result.