BMW F30 F31 Front Left Door N/S Imperial Blau Brillant Blue Metallic - A89

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 F30 F31 Front Left Door N/S Imperial Blau Brillant Blue Metallic - A89 is an original body component from the Doors and door panels category, designed for installation on the front left side of 3 Series F30/F31 models. The factory Imperial Blue Metallic - A89 color allows for seamless matching with the body paint, which reduces the scope of paintwork required and facilitates professional vehicle repair.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7298565-IBB1
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7298565
• Substitutable numbers: 41007298565, 7298565
• Weight: 150
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Color: Imperial Blue Metallic - A89
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and compatibility with BMW F30/F31

The presented front left door has been designed specifically for the body structure of the BMW 3 Series F30/F31 generation. This ensures the retention of factory mounting points, proper hinge alignment, and compatibility with original seals, glass, locks, and fittings. As a result, this component provides a solid base for transferring equipment from damaged doors while maintaining the geometry and body lines specified by the manufacturer.

Imperial Blue Metallic - A89 color

The door is finished in Imperial Blue Metallic - A89 paint, characteristic of many BMW F30/F31 configurations. Using the original metallic shade:

• facilitates visual matching with the existing body paint,
• reduces the need for full repainting of the component,
• allows for maintaining a consistent, factory look of the vehicle after repair.

For body shops, this means shorter preparation time and greater predictability of the final result, and for the car owner – an aesthetically and technically correct restoration of the side body area.

Technical and assembly characteristics

The door is intended for installation in the front, left side position, which is crucial when selecting the component for a specific body version. The construction is based on BMW's factory geometry, making it possible to properly set the gaps between the fender, sill, and pillar without the need for interference with the body structure.

The component has a specific weight, which is important both during transport and when planning installation on the vehicle (selection of appropriate hinges, door dampers, or opening limiters). The original BMW origin helps maintain proper side rigidity and compatibility with the vehicle's safety systems.

Condition, origin, and service application

The door comes from the BMW segment and is offered as a part from the Doors and door panels category. As a used component, it is a cost-effective solution for accident repairs, while allowing the factory body specification to be maintained. This type of component is particularly useful in situations where mechanical damage to the skin, edge bending, or deformation of the door structure has occurred, and body repair would be uneconomical or technically uncertain.

Using an original door in a color similar to the vehicle's paint also helps reduce the visibility of shade differences after repair, which is important both for aesthetic reasons and for the future resale of the car.

Benefits of choosing original BMW doors

Choosing an original door for the BMW F30/F31 translates into several practical benefits:

• factory fit to the body structure and mounting points,
• retention of the side rigidity specified by the manufacturer,
• easier installation of accessories (lock, glass, wiring harness, seals),
• consistent exterior appearance thanks to the Imperial Blue Metallic - A89 paint.

For those planning long-term vehicle use or caring about its market value, it is important that the use of original body components helps maintain a uniform service history and reduces the risk of fitment issues or corrosion resulting from improper repairs.

If you want to better understand how the selection of original used body components affects vehicle resale value, it is worth reading our guide: Original used parts vs. car resale price – how not to lose money?.

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