Lock Cover BMW E90 E91 Front Right O/S Door Handle Cylinder Space Grey - A52

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

Lock Cover BMW E90 E91 Front Right O/S Door Handle Cylinder Space Grey - A52 is a precision-engineered body component designed for installation in the lock cylinder slot of the exterior door handle. Thanks to its factory Space Grey - A52 paint finish, it ensures a consistent vehicle appearance and an aesthetic finish for the door area. This is a practical solution for replacing a damaged cover or completing a door handle assembly following bodywork or paint repairs.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: RHD-0399172-SCG
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 0399172
• Substitutable numbers: 0399172, 51210399172, 0399170, 51210399170, KD
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Right
• Color: Spacegrau Metallic - A52
• Category: Door Handles

Purpose and Compatibility

The presented cover is part of the Door Handles group, designed for installation in the front right door of the vehicle. The placement on the vehicle, defined as front – right side, ensures clear identification of the installation point and facilitates part selection during repairs or door handle reconstruction.

The Space Grey - A52 color matches the factory paint used on BMW models, which reduces the need for additional painting and restores the vehicle's consistent exterior look after replacing the component.

Technical and Functional Characteristics

The door handle lock cover has been designed as a component matched to the original BMW handle construction, featuring the correct profile and mounting geometry. As a result, proper installation ensures:

• correct fitment with the handle body and door panel,
• stable seating in the lock cylinder socket,
• an aesthetic, flush exterior surface line,
• protection of the handle interior from dirt and moisture in the area where the lock cylinder would be.

The component is particularly useful in configurations where the lock cylinder is not used or has been removed, as well as when replacing a damaged cover following a collision or mechanical interference.

Condition and Practical Application

The cover is a used part sourced from dismantling, which in practice means an economical repair option while maintaining the original component origin. This type of solution is often chosen for post-accident repairs, bodywork renovations, and restoring the completeness of door handles in daily-driven vehicles.

Proper color matching and vehicle placement allow for reduced installation time and avoid additional modifications, which is important for both workshops and users assembling body components themselves.

Benefits of Using an Original BMW Cover

Using an original door handle cover in Space Grey - A52 allows you to maintain the vehicle's visual consistency and proper fitment with the factory handle. This solution is particularly beneficial when you want to ensure:

• an aesthetic finish for the door area without visible differences in paint shade,
• preservation of the original body line and handle geometry,
• reduced repair costs by using a used OEM component,
• minimization of painting and adjustment work.

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 handle bodies, lock cylinders, or additional covers, check out the available parts in the BMW Door Handles category.

For users interested in broader vehicle modernization and repair cost optimization, practical tips on purchasing components from the secondary market may also be useful – you can find them in the article How to buy a used car engine and not get scammed – a step-by-step guide, which discusses universal principles for the safe selection of used car parts.