BMW F45 Rear Left N/S Exterior Door Handle Outside Grab Mineral White A96

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

BMW F45 Rear Left N/S Exterior Door Handle Outside Grab Mineral White is an original body component from the Door handles group, designed for installation in the rear left section of the vehicle. Finished in Mineral White Metallic – A96 paint, this handle allows for an aesthetic and technically correct replacement of a damaged part, while maintaining the factory body lines of the BMW.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7331289-MW
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7331289
• Substitutable numbers: 51227331289, 7331289, 51217396306, 7396306
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Left
• Color: Mineral White Metallic - A96
• Category: Door Handles

Purpose and fitment

The presented handle is designed as an exterior door handle mounted in the rear left part of the BMW F45 series body. Thanks to the factory mounting geometry and the appropriate housing profile, it ensures a proper fit with the door panel, without the need for bodywork modifications or interference with the door structure.

The item comes from the BMW OE line, which means it maintains the manufacturer's standards regarding dimensions, shape, and compatibility with the factory opening mechanism. This is a particularly beneficial solution for accident repairs and restoring the vehicle to its original specification.

Color and finish

The handle is factory-painted in the Mineral White Metallic – A96 shade, characteristic of the BMW palette. The metallic white blends well with both light and dark body elements, allowing for a visually cohesive finish of the side of the car.

Thanks to the use of original color paint, it is possible to reduce or completely eliminate additional painting work, provided that the other body elements are maintained in the same shade. This is a practical solution when replacing a single handle after mechanical or operational damage.

Technical characteristics and installation

The handle construction is adapted for installation in the rear left zone, taking into account the factory lock layout and the routing of cables and wires inside the door. The appropriately shaped grip area provides convenient access to the rear passenger door, and the housing profile is matched to the F45 door panel contours.

As an item in the Door handles category, the handle works with the original opening and closing mechanism, which facilitates service installation. In most cases, the installation comes down to removing the door upholstery, disconnecting the existing handle, and transferring the new component into the place of the damaged one, while maintaining the factory mounting points.

Condition and service application

The product is offered as a used part, which allows for an economical vehicle repair while maintaining the original origin of the component. This type of solution is particularly beneficial in the case of local body damage, where replacing a single handle restores full door functionality and a consistent appearance of the side of the car.

Thanks to the preservation of the factory color and construction, the handle will work well both in accident repairs and when replacing a component worn out by operation, e.g., due to scratches, cracks, or problems with the opening mechanism.

Modernization expansion – BMW Door handles

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the side door area in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as additional handles, housings, or grips, check the available parts in the BMW Door handles category.

Interior personalization support

While working on the body, many users also decide to refresh the cabin, improve ergonomics, and driving comfort. If you are considering replacing seats, the steering wheel, or other interior equipment elements using proven second-hand components, it is worth checking out the guide Car interior tuning with Global Parts, which discusses practical possibilities for interior modernization while maintaining reasonable costs.