BMW F20 Door Handle Cylinder Cover Front Right O/S Platinsilber Metallic - C08

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos. BMW F20 Door Handle Cylinder Cover Front Right O/S Platinsilber Metallic - C08 is an original body component from the Door handles group, designed for precise installation on the passenger side. Thanks to its factory finish in the Platinsilber Metallic shade, it ensures a consistent look with the rest of the bodywork and allows for the aesthetic replacement or completion of a damaged door handle section.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: RHD-0399168-PSM
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 0399168
• Substitutable numbers: 51217162428, 7162428, 51210399168, 0399168, 51210399166, 0399166
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Right
• Color: Platinsilber Metallic - C08
• Category: Door Handles

Purpose and fitment for BMW F20

The presented lock cylinder cover has been designed specifically for the BMW F20 series and for installation on the front right door. The construction corresponds to the factory dimensions and geometry of the handle, which facilitates proper alignment with the body line and ensures the correct operation of the door opening mechanism. The component is prepared for use with the original lock cylinder and the standard handle used in this model.

Platinsilber Metallic – C08 color and aesthetic value

The finish in Platinsilber Metallic – C08 allows for maintaining a uniform appearance of the side of the body without the need for additional painting, provided the vehicle has the same paint code. The metallic coating blends well with the styling line of the BMW F20, highlighting the characteristic door contours and giving the whole a cohesive, orderly look. It is a practical solution when replacing a damaged cover after minor collisions, scratches, or signs of wear.

Functional characteristics and installation

The lock cylinder cover is a small body component, yet it is significant from the perspective of daily use. It is responsible for:

• protecting the lock cylinder from dirt and moisture,
• aesthetic finishing of the door handle on the passenger side,
• maintaining a consistent visual line with other door elements. Thanks to a design consistent with factory solutions, installation is straightforward and does not require any modifications to the handle or door. The component is intended for use in the front right body zone, which minimizes the risk of error when selecting parts.

Condition and benefits of using an original part

As a part from the BMW group, the lock cylinder cover maintains factory geometry, mounting methods, and surface finish characteristics. The used nature of the product allows for an economical replacement of the element while maintaining its original origin, which is particularly important for users who care about the visual and technical consistency of the vehicle. Using an original cover reduces the risk of fitment issues typical of aftermarket parts with universal designs.

Expanding the scope of work on BMW door handles

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the cabin access zone in your BMW and need other components from the same group, such as exterior handles, cylinder covers, or additional trim elements, check the available parts in the BMW door handles category. For users interested in a broader approach to selecting original components based on OEM numbers or vehicle data, a guide article describing the practice of working with factory parts may be useful – more information can be found in the material Audi five-cylinder engine – a legend from Quattro to RS3 and how to maintain it with original Audi parts, which discusses, among other things, the principles of selecting used OEM components.