Lock Cylinder Cover BMW E90 E91 Front Right O/S Door Handle Melbourne Red - A75

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

Lock Cylinder Cover BMW E90 E91 Front Right O/S Door Handle Melbourne Red - A75 is an original body component from the Door handles group, designed for installation on the exterior of the front right door handle. Precise fitment and factory paint in Melbourne Red Metallic A75 allow for an aesthetically pleasing and technically correct repair without the need for additional shaping of the component.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: RHD-0399172-MRT
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 0399172
• Substitutable numbers: 0399172, 51210399172, 0399170, 51210399170, KD
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Right
• Color: Melbourne Red Metallic - A75
• Category: Door Handles

Purpose and function of the component

The presented lock cylinder cover is part of the exterior door handle on the driver or passenger side, depending on the market, mounted on the right side of the vehicle. It is responsible for the aesthetic finish of the mechanical lock area and protects the cylinder from external factors such as moisture or dirt. By maintaining factory geometry, it ensures proper alignment with the rest of the handle and the door panel.

Color and paint matching

The component is painted in Melbourne Red Metallic A75, characteristic of many sport-configured BMW 3 Series E90/E91 models. Using the original shade makes it easier to maintain a consistent body styling line, reducing the need for full repainting of the entire handle. In many cases, simple correction or polishing is sufficient to achieve a visually uniform effect with the remaining body panels.

Benefits of using an original handle cover

Choosing a used, original BMW component allows you to maintain factory mounting parameters and the characteristic design line of the handle. Properly shaped mounts and edges translate into:

• stable seating in the handle socket without play or tension,
• proper interaction with the lock cylinder and door opening mechanism,
• consistent appearance with other exterior body elements.

Thanks to this, repairing the front right door handle can be carried out in a manner close to the manufacturer's service standards, while maintaining functionality and aesthetics.

Installation area and technical aspects

The cover is intended for installation on the front, right side of the body, within the exterior door handle area. The component's design is optimized for interaction with the factory lock and handle mechanism, which facilitates installation in workshop conditions or during DIY replacement. The used component allows for an economical, yet technically correct repair of the cabin access area, without the need to resort to unreliable aftermarket replacements.

Expanding repairs within BMW door handles

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the cabin access area in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as exterior handles, cylinder covers, or additional handle segments, check out the available parts in the BMW Door handles category.

If you are interested in a broader approach to repairs using original, used OEM components and want to better understand why such a solution often qualitatively outperforms random aftermarket replacements, read the article Humming differential? Find out why a used OEM drive axle is a better investment than an unreliable replacement.