BMW F30 F31 Rear Left Outside Door Grab Handle N/S Melbourne Rot Red

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 Melbourne Rot Red is an original body component from the Door handles category, designed for installation on the rear left side of the vehicle. Finished in Melbourne Red Metallic - A75, this handle ensures a consistent body appearance and factory-standard fitment to the car's side profile.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7242567-MRT
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7242567
• Substitutable numbers: 51217242567, 7242567, 51227259836, 7259836, 51227332267, 7332267
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Left
• Color: Melbourne Red Metallic - A75
• Category: Door Handles

Purpose and fitment

The presented handle is designed specifically for installation on the rear left side of BMW F30/F31 series models. Its construction, based on factory solutions, ensures proper alignment with the door panel, correct operation of the opening mechanism, and compatibility with original mounting components.

Thanks to the retention of the original geometry, the handle requires no bodywork modifications or mounting adaptations – it is ready for installation in place of the factory part, facilitating a quick and orderly repair of the door area.

Color and finish Melbourne Red Metallic - A75

The Melbourne Red Metallic - A75 color is a distinctive, dynamic shade of red used by BMW, which emphasizes the side line of the body and complements chrome elements as well as dark trim strips. The use of metallic paint allows for an attractive play of light on the handle's surface, which improves visual consistency with the rest of the bodywork.

For vehicle owners with the same paint code, this means the possibility of an aesthetic replacement of a damaged handle without the need to change the color of the part, which in many cases minimizes the scope of paintwork required.

Functional characteristics

As a component from the Door handles group, the product is responsible for convenient and reliable door opening from the outside. The handle's construction is adapted for daily operation, frequent use, and typical mechanical loads associated with door movement.

The used nature of the part allows for an economical vehicle repair while maintaining the manufacturer's original specifications. It is a practical solution both for standard replacement of a damaged part and for vehicle restoration after a collision, where compliance with the factory design is essential.

Benefits of using an original BMW handle

• Factory fitment to the door and body line of the BMW F30/F31.
• Color consistency thanks to the Melbourne Red Metallic - A75 paint.
• Possibility to limit the scope of paintwork when replacing the component.
• Cost-effective solution compared to new components.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the door area in your BMW and need other components from the same group, such as exterior handles, covers, or additional mounting elements, check the available parts in the BMW Door handles category.

Practical installation and tuning tips

Installing an original handle in the correct body color is particularly important for post-accident repairs and visual tuning projects, where maintaining a consistent stylistic line is crucial. For vehicles used daily, replacing a worn or damaged handle improves the comfort of using the car and the overall appearance of the side body section.

If you are considering a wider range of vehicle modifications and want to combine the replacement of body parts with other changes, it is worth checking the advice contained in the article Tuning with used parts – how to gain performance without spending a fortune, which discusses the safe and reasonable use of used components in modernization projects.