BMW F30 F31 Rear Left Outside Door Grab Handle N/S Black Sapphire - 475

Visual condition of the part 

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos. 

BMW F30 F31 Rear Left Outside Door Grab Handle N/S Black Sapphire is an original body component from the Door handles group, designed for installation in the rear left section of the vehicle body. The dark finish in Black Sapphire Metallic ensures a consistent look for the bodywork and restores the factory functionality of the door opening mechanism.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7242567-BS1
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7242567
• Substitutable numbers: 51217242567, 7242567, 51227259836, 7259836, 51227332267, 7332267, EM
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Left
• Color: Black Sapphire Metallic - 475
• Category: Door Handles

Purpose and fitment

The handle has been designed specifically for installation in the rear left part of the BMW F30/F31 series models, ensuring proper fitment with the door panel and lock mechanism. Thanks to the factory geometry of the mounting points and internal cable routing, the component works with the original opening mechanism without the need for structural modifications.

The placement on the vehicle in the rear left zone allows for precise identification of the part during selection, which reduces the risk of error when replacing a single handle after mechanical damage or a collision.

Finish and color

The handle is finished in Black Sapphire Metallic - 475, characteristic of many BMW paint configurations. The metallic black ensures an aesthetic match to the factory paint, and the properly selected surface structure makes it easy to keep the component clean.

Selecting the correct shade is important not only visually but also practically – it limits the need for additional painting and allows for a quick, technically correct replacement of a damaged handle while maintaining a consistent body line.

Technical and functional characteristics

As a component from the Door handles group, the product is responsible for transferring the force of the driver's or passenger's hand to the lock mechanism, enabling smooth door opening. The design intended for the rear left side of the vehicle ensures proper operation in conjunction with the factory cable and door lock.

The used nature of the part means that the component comes from disassembly, which allows for maintaining the original BMW specification while optimizing repair costs. This is a solution often chosen for professional post-accident repairs and body restoration, where compliance with the factory design is essential.

Benefits of using an original BMW handle

• Factory fitment for the rear left door – no need for mounting modifications.
• Consistent Black Sapphire Metallic color, reducing the need for additional painting.
• Restoration of proper door opening ergonomics and user comfort.
• Cost-effective solution thanks to the use of a used part while maintaining BMW specifications.

Expanding repairs within the door handle area

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the vehicle's access area and need other components from the same group, such as exterior handles, interior handles, or related mechanism parts, check out the available parts in the BMW door handles category.

For those interested in a wider use of parts from disassembly in vehicle modification projects, including visual and mechanical tuning, an article describing the practical applications of such components may be helpful – more information can be found in the material on tuning a Seat using components from disassembly.