BMW F46 Rear Outer Door Handle Right O/S Platinum Silver Metallic - C08 7396308

BMW F46 Rear Outer Door Handle Right O/S Platinum Silver Metallic - C08 is an original body component designed for precise installation on the rear right side of the vehicle. Thanks to the factory paint finish in Platinum Silver Metallic, the handle helps maintain the visual consistency of the bodywork and an aesthetic finish to the side profile. It is a practical solution for replacing a damaged part, post-accident repairs, or restoring the car to the manufacturer's specifications.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7396308-PSM
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7396308
• Substitutable numbers: 7396308, 51217396308, 7401210, 51217401210, 7328100, 51217328100
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Right
• Color: Platinsilber Metallic - C08
• Category: Door Handles

Purpose and fitment for BMW F46

The presented handle has been designed specifically as an outer rear right door handle for the BMW F46 body style. The appropriate shaping of the mounts and the handle geometry ensures proper fitment with the door panel, which facilitates installation and allows for maintaining factory gaps and body lines. The component is ready for operation in the standard door opening system, without the need for structural modifications.

Platinsilber Metallic C08 color and body aesthetics

The handle is finished in Platinsilber Metallic – C08, used factory-standard in selected BMW configurations. The metallic paint provides the characteristic play of light on the body surface and consistency with other body components. As a result, replacing a damaged handle with this model helps limit the scope of additional painting and makes it easier to maintain a uniform appearance of the vehicle's side.

Function, ergonomics, and usage

As an element from the Door handles group, the product is responsible for the convenient and repeatable opening of the rear right door. The handle profile has been adapted for daily use, ensuring a firm grip and comfort for both the driver and passengers. The design intended for the rear part of the body accounts for typical operational loads, such as frequent opening and closing of doors in urban conditions and on longer journeys.

Characteristics of the used component

The handle comes from the secondary market, which means it is an original BMW component from previous use. Such components are frequently chosen for body repairs because they maintain factory fitment while allowing for the optimization of service costs. The used element may show signs of normal wear, however, its construction remains functional and ready for further service in the vehicle.

Benefits of using an original BMW handle

Using the original BMW F46 Rear Outer Door Handle Right O/S Platinum Silver Metallic - C08 allows you to:

• maintain the visual consistency of the side bodywork without interfering with the door geometry,
• preserve factory fitment and compatibility with the opening mechanism,
• limit the scope of additional paint work thanks to color matching,
• utilize a component originating from the same product line as other body parts.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the door area in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as outer handles, interior handles, or lock housings, check the available parts in the BMW door handles category.

To better understand the importance of using original components in premium cars and the impact of used parts on maintaining the brand's character, it is worth reading the article Audi and emotions in their purest form. How do used parts help maintain the brand's DNA?, which shows how properly selected body and interior elements support the vehicle's factory quality.