BMW 1 Series F20 LCI Rear Left Grab Handle N/S Midnight Blue Metallic B38

BMW F20 Rear Left Door Handle is an original part from the Door Handles group, designed for installation in the rear left area of the body. Finished in the elegant Midnight Blue Metallic - B38 color, it helps maintain the visual consistency of the bodywork and the car's factory character.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7242566-MBM
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7242566
• Substitutable numbers: 51227242566, 7242566, EM
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Left
• Color: Midnight Blue Metallic - B38
• Category: Door Handles

Purpose and Fitment

The presented door handle has been specifically designed for installation in the BMW F20 rear left door. Its placement in the Rear, Left area ensures proper alignment with the door panel, lock, and opening mechanism, without the need for modifications or adjustments.

As a part of the Door Handles category, this item is responsible for both convenient door opening and the proper functioning of the entire vehicle entry module. The manufacturer's design ensures stable mounting and correct compatibility with the factory door components.

Body Color and Aesthetics

The door handle is finished in the Midnight Blue Metallic - B38 shade, characteristic of many BMW paint configurations. This allows for the preservation of a consistent body styling line without the need for additional painting, provided the vehicle has the same color code.

The metallic paint finish emphasizes the modern character of the F20 series, and the carefully selected shade allows for aesthetic integration with the door's contours and other elements of the car's side body.

Technical and Functional Characteristics

As an OEM BMW part, the door handle has been manufactured according to factory dimensional and mounting standards. The appropriate geometry of the mounts allows for precise seating in the door panel, which translates to:

• proper operation of the opening and closing mechanism,
• stable retention in the mounting socket,
• maintaining door seal integrity.

The product is in Used condition, meaning it comes from a dismantled vehicle, and its construction retains the functionality required for further operation after proper installation.

Application in BMW F20 Repairs and Restorations

This part is particularly suitable for situations where the door handle has suffered mechanical damage, the housing has cracked, or the paintwork on the rear left side of the body has been scratched. Using an original door handle allows for the restoration of:

• full functionality of external door opening,
• consistent appearance of the car's side body,
• factory fit to the BMW F20 body lines.

For owners who strive to maintain their car in a condition as close to factory as possible, a used OEM part offers a sensible compromise between cost and fitment quality.

Expansion of Modernization – BMW Door Handles

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the cabin access area in your BMW and require other parts from the same group, such as external door pulls, handle covers, or additional mounting elements, check the available parts in the BMW Door Handles category.

Support for Youngtimer Restoration

Owners of older generations of BMW and other premium brands are increasingly opting for used body parts to economically refresh their car's appearance and preserve its original character. If you want to better plan the restoration of your car from the years 1998–2012, find practical tips on selecting and using used components in the article Second Life for Youngtimers – How Used Car Parts Revitalize Cars from 1998–2012.