BMW 1 3 Series F20 F21 E90 E91 Cover Handle Right Rear O/S Sparkling Graphite

The BMW F20 F21 E90 E91 Right Rear Door Handle is an original body part from the door handles category, designed for installation on the right rear side of the vehicle. The handle in Sparkling Graphite Metallic - A22 color helps maintain the visual consistency of the bodywork and ensures a factory fit to the door, which is important for both accident repairs and replacement of worn-out parts.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 0399178-SG
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 399178
• Substitutable numbers: 51210399178, 0399178, 51210399176, 0399176
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Right
• Color: Sparkling Graphite Metallic - A22
• Category: Door Handles

Purpose and Body Fitment for BMW

The presented right rear door handle has been specifically designed for selected BMW models of the F20, F21, and E90/E91 series, ensuring proper alignment with the door panel and correct operation of the opening mechanism. Its placement on the vehicle, specified as the rear – right side, guarantees that the part is structurally adapted to the geometry of the rear passenger door, without the need for modifications or adjustments.

The original design of the handle ensures:

• retention of factory mounting points in the door,
• compatibility with the standard lock mechanism and rods,
• proper operation for opening and closing the doors during daily use.

Sparkling Graphite Metallic - A22 Color and Body Aesthetics

The handle is finished in Sparkling Graphite Metallic - A22, allowing for an aesthetic match with bodywork painted in the same shade. This eliminates the need for additional painting when replacing the part, provided that the other body elements have retained their factory color and coating structure.

This solution is particularly beneficial when you prioritize:

• maintaining a uniform appearance of the vehicle's side profile,
• reducing the time required for body repairs,
• lowering the costs associated with additional painting of the part.

Technical and Functional Characteristics of the Door Handle

As a part from the door handles category, this component is responsible for convenient and repeatable door opening from the outside, transferring the user's hand movement to the lock mechanism. The design is adapted to standard BMW solutions, which translates to stable operation under typical vehicle operating conditions.

This solution allows for:

• maintaining the factory ergonomics of the handle grip,
• proper cooperation with the existing lock and cylinder (if present in the specific configuration),
• preserving visual consistency with other external door elements.

Condition, Origin, and Service Application

This part comes from the BMW offering and is intended as a replacement part for service processes and bodywork/paint repairs. The used condition indicates that the handle has been previously in use but retains its functionality, allowing for further use after proper installation. This is a practical solution for users who want to restore full door functionality while keeping repair costs reasonable.

Choosing an original used handle is particularly advantageous when you prioritize:

• maintaining compliance with the vehicle's factory specifications,
• avoiding issues with the fitment of aftermarket parts of uncertain origin,
• preserving a consistent body appearance on one side of the vehicle.

Selection and Other BMW Door Handles

When selecting this handle, it is important to pay attention to compatibility with the body generation, mounting side, and paint color to avoid discrepancies in shade and geometry. If you are assembling a larger set of body parts or replacing several handles simultaneously, check if the other handles on the vehicle match the same finish standard and model series.

If you also need other parts from the door handles category for vehicles of this brand, for example, to complete a full set of exterior handles after body repair or door replacement, check the available parts in the BMW Door Handles category.

For users who are simultaneously undertaking major drivetrain repairs or upgrades, a practical service guide may be helpful – you can find more information on diagnostics and selection of drivetrain components in the article Clutch and Dual-Mass Flywheel – Diagnostics and Part Selection for the Drivetrain.