Used BMW i3 Door

The BMW i3 was produced as a single generation from 2013 onwards, with a mid-cycle refresh around 2017 that brought some exterior tweaks; the fundamental body structure and door aperture remained consistent across the run, but whether a pre-2017 door crosses cleanly to a post-2017 car is something you should confirm with the breaker against your registration, as panel detailing can differ. Always tell the breaker your exact year and spec so they can match the frame correctly.

The BMW i3 was built exclusively as a 4-door body (two main doors plus two smaller rear coach doors that are rear-hinged), so all UK i3s share this same door layout and there is no separate 3-door variant to worry about. However, the front and rear doors are completely different panels, so always specify whether you need a front or rear door when getting your quote.

Engine or powertrain choice – including whether the car has the REX petrol range extender – does not affect door fitment at all, as the body structure is identical across all i3 drivetrains. A door from a REX model will fit a standard BEV i3 and vice versa, provided the year and side match.

Trim level does not affect door fitment on the BMW i3; the door frame, aperture, and hinges are the same across SE, Lodge, Suite, and other trim grades. You may receive a door in a different colour or with slightly different exterior mouldings depending on spec, but these are cosmetic differences that can be resprayed or swapped – the structural fit will be the same.

NS stands for nearside, which is the passenger side (left-hand side) on a UK right-hand-drive car, while OS stands for offside, which is the driver's side (right-hand side). You'll also need to say whether you want the front or rear door, so a full description would be something like 'OS front' or 'NS rear' – giving the breaker all three pieces of information (side, position, and your registration year) will get you an accurate quote.

Colour does not affect whether a door will fit your car – it is a matter of preference, not fitment, and a good bodyshop can respray the door to match your vehicle. Focus on getting the correct side (NS or OS), correct position (front or rear), and correct year when requesting quotes, and treat any colour mismatch as a separate cosmetic job.