Door Grab Handle BMW F30 F31 3 Rear Right Outside Black Sapphire Metallic 475

The BMW F30 F31 Rear Right Door Handle Black Sapphire is an original body part from the Door Handles group, designed for installation on the rear right door of the 3 Series F30/F31 models. The Black Sapphire Metallic - 475 paint allows for an aesthetic match with the factory BMW body finish, eliminating the need for additional painting if the color is consistent.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7242568-BS3
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7242568
• Substitutable numbers: 51217242568, 7242568, 51227259836, 7259836, 51227332268, 7332268, EM
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Right
• Color: Black Sapphire Metallic - 475
• Category: Door Handles

Intended Use and Fitment for BMW F30/F31

This door handle has been specifically designed for installation on the rear right door of BMW 3 Series F30/F31 vehicles. This ensures the preservation of factory geometry, proper fitment with the door panel, and compatibility with the original opening and closing mechanisms. Consequently, this part serves as a functional solution for both accident repairs and the replacement of worn or damaged handles.

Black Sapphire Metallic Color – Benefits for Body Repair

The handle is finished in Black Sapphire Metallic - 475, a color used from the factory on many BMW 3 Series models. For the user, this means the ability to maintain a consistent body styling line, without color discrepancies between the handle and other body parts (provided the paint code matches). The metallic finish provides a characteristic depth of color and complements the vehicle's side profile.

Part Characteristics and Installation Advantages

As a part from the Door Handles category, this product is responsible for the convenient and repeatable opening of the rear right door, and its construction is adapted to BMW's standard solutions. Using an original handle allows for:

• maintaining factory fitment with door seals and trim,
• ensuring proper operation of the opening mechanism,
• reducing installation time due to compatibility with factory mounting points.

The used nature of the part makes it an economical solution, while also being technically matched to the specific generation of the BMW 3 Series.

Application in Repair and Restoration Processes

This handle is particularly suitable for situations involving damage to the side body area, for example, as a result of a parking collision or intensive use. Replacing the part with an original handle in the correct color helps to limit the scope of bodywork and painting, which is beneficial both in terms of time and cost. For workshops specializing in the BMW brand, this is a practical component that facilitates the restoration of the vehicle to full functionality and aesthetics.

Selecting Other BMW Door Handles

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the side door area on your BMW and require other parts from the same group, such as front handles, rear handles on the opposite side, or additional grip elements, check the available parts in the BMW Door Handles category.

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