Used BMW M3 Door

The E46 generation ran from 2000 to 2006, and doors from any E46 M3 should be consistent within that generation, but always confirm the exact side (NS for passenger/left, OS for driver/right) when ordering. The E46 M3 was offered in coupe (2-door) and convertible body styles, so make sure the donor door matches your body style as well as the side. Colour can be resprayed so don't worry about paint code for fitment purposes — the frame is what matters. Always confirm against your registration with the breaker before purchasing.

No — the E90 (saloon, 2007–2012), E92 (coupe, 2007–2013), and E93 (convertible, 2007–2013) are distinct body styles within the fourth-generation M3 family, and their doors are not interchangeable across those body styles. You must match the door to the correct body style variant as well as the correct side (NS or OS). Always quote your registration to the breaker so they can confirm the exact match.

For most generations the M3 shares its body shell with the standard 3 Series equivalent (for example the E46 M3 coupe shares its shell with the E46 3 Series coupe), so a door from the equivalent standard model can physically fit in terms of the frame. However, M3 doors may have different specifications or aperture details on certain generations, so you should confirm compatibility against your specific registration with the breaker rather than assume a straight swap. Trim level (such as SE, Sport, or M Sport on the standard 3 Series) does not affect door frame fitment — any cosmetic differences like different mirror specs are a separate matter to discuss with the breaker.

Trim level does not affect door frame fitment for the BMW M3 — the door structure is the same regardless of any trim designation. You may find cosmetic differences such as mirror housings or glass if the donor car had different options, but the frame itself will fit. Colour is also not a fitment concern as panels can be resprayed. Do confirm with the breaker whether any mirror feature variants (electric, heated, folding, or indicator mirrors) match what you need, as those details can vary and should be checked against your registration.

The fourth-generation M3 (E90/E92/E93 series) ran from 2007 to 2013, so a 2011 and a 2013 car sit within the same generation. As long as the body style and side (NS or OS) match, fitment is generally consistent across this generation. However, always confirm with the breaker against your registration before buying, as minor production changes can occur within a generation.

Yes — doors are side-specific and cannot be swapped between NS (nearside, passenger/left) and OS (offside, driver/right). Always specify which side you need clearly when requesting a quote from a breaker. In UK convention, NS is the left (passenger) side and OS is the right (driver) side, so make sure you and the breaker are using the same reference before any money changes hands.