Left Rear Door Shell - 2011 528i

When sourcing a left rear door shell for your 2011 BMW 528i, target 2010-2016 F10 5-Series sedans exclusively. The correct OEM part number is 41 03 7 294 245, though earlier production may carry 41 03 7 292 271. Avoid F11 Touring wagons and F18 long-wheelbase variants, as their door dimensions and window frames differ significantly. At the junkyard, inspect the door shell for creases in the side-impact beam area and check the mounting pin bushings at the hinge locations—common failure points that transfer stress to the quarter panel if worn. Verify the inner panel stamp "F10" matches your sedan body style. Installation requires transferring the window regulator, latch assembly, and wiring harness; while pre-LCI (2010-2013) and LCI (2014-2016) doors interchange structurally, confirm upper beltline trim clip alignment before purchase as LCI models adopted revised mounting points for the refreshed window seals.