BMW F30 F31 Front Left Outside Door Grab Handle N/S Imperial Blau Brillant Blue

BMW F30 F31 Front Left Outside Door Grab Handle N/S Imperial Blau Brillant Blue in Imperial Blue Metallic A89 is an original body component designed for installation on the driver's side. Thanks to its factory fitment for the 3 Series F30/F31, it ensures a consistent appearance, correct mounting geometry, and preservation of the original BMW body lines.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: rhd-7242567-IBB
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7242567
• Substitutable numbers: 51217259828, 259828, 51217242567, 7242567, 51217321639, 7321639, 51217297749, 7297749, EM
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Color: Imperial Blue Metallic - A89
• Category: Door Handles

Purpose and fitment

The presented BMW F30 F31 Front Left Outside Door Grab Handle N/S Imperial Blau Brillant Blue is intended for installation on the front left door, in the driver's area. The design corresponds to the factory BMW solution, allowing for seamless replacement of a damaged component without interfering with the door structure or paintwork outside the mounting area.

The element is designed as an exterior door handle, ensuring proper grip ergonomics and correct interaction with the lock mechanism and internal linkages. As a result, the factory feel when opening the door and the proper operation of the entire door assembly are maintained after installation.

Color and body aesthetics

The handle is finished in Imperial Blue Metallic – A89, characteristic of the BMW 3 Series F30/F31 palette. Selecting a component in the same shade reduces the need for painting and makes it easier to maintain a uniform, consistent paint surface along the entire side of the vehicle.

Thanks to the factory metallic finish, the handle surface harmoniously blends with the body line, which is particularly important for post-accident repairs and restoring the car to a state close to its original visual configuration.

Technical characteristics and installation

As an item from the Door handles group, the handle is designed to operate in the front left body area. The mounting geometry and external shape are consistent with the factory BMW standard, which enables installation in place of the original handle without the need for bodywork modifications.

The product comes from disassembly, meaning it is a used part that retains the functionality required for further use. This is a practical solution for economic repairs, visual retrofits, and restoring body completeness after mechanical damage.

Use in retrofits and repairs

A used handle in the original body color is suitable both for standard replacement of a damaged handle and for projects related to retrofitting or changing the car's visual configuration. Choosing an original BMW component allows you to maintain stylistic consistency and correct fitment with other door components.

If you are interested in a broader context of equipment modernization and the use of parts from disassembly in BMW cars, it is worth checking out the guide on retrofits – you will find practical tips in the article Retrofitting in BMW and VAG cars – how to wisely upgrade your car with used parts.

Expansion of the BMW door and body zone

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the door area in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as exterior handles, passenger handles, or additional door components, check the available parts in the BMW door handles category.