Grab Handle BMW F30 F31 Front Left Outside Door Mineral Grau Metallic B39

The Left Front Door Exterior Handle for BMW F30/F31 in Mineral Grau Metallic B39 is an original body part designed for the 3 Series F30 and F31 models. Thanks to its factory finish in Mineral Grau Metallic, it ensures a consistent look with the body paint and maintains the correct geometry and ergonomics of the handle. This is a practical solution for replacing a damaged handle or restoring the car to its factory specifications.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: rhd-7242567-MG
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7242567
• Substitutable numbers: 51217259828, 259828, 51217242567, 7242567, 51217321639, 7321639, 51217297749, 7297749, EM, 51717070179, 7070179
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Color: Mineral Grau Metallic - B39
• Category: Door Handles

Intended Use and Fitment

The presented handle belongs to the Door Handles category and is intended for installation on the left front door of BMW 3 Series F30/F31 body styles. Its construction matches the factory solution used by BMW, which facilitates installation in place of the original part without the need for bodywork modifications or adapter adjustments.

The placement on the vehicle has been precisely defined, ensuring the part fits the door shape, character lines, and factory mounting points correctly. This is particularly important for post-accident repairs where maintaining proper gaps and door closure is crucial.

Mineral Grau Metallic B39 Color and Finish

The handle is finished in the factory color Mineral Grau Metallic B39, widely used across the BMW 3 Series range. The metallic paint ensures consistency with the original body shade, which in many cases can reduce or completely eliminate the need for repainting the part after installation (provided the paint code matches the car).

This solution is particularly beneficial for cosmetic repairs where a quick restoration of the vehicle's side appearance is desired. A correctly matched handle color minimizes visual differences between the newly installed part and other body panels.

Characteristics of a Used Part

The offered handle is a used part, sourced from disassembly. This means it retains the original BMW specifications while offering cost savings compared to a new component. This type of part is a good choice for maintenance repairs where functionality, correct fitment, and compliance with factory construction are priorities.

A used part helps maintain visual consistency with other body components that also show signs of normal wear and tear, which can be advantageous compared to installing a brand-new, unpainted handle requiring full paint preparation.

Practical Application and Benefits of Installation

Installing this left front door exterior handle on a BMW F30/F31 is particularly recommended in situations such as:

• replacing a mechanically damaged handle after a collision or vandalism,
• repairing a part with cracks or paint chips,
• restoring the car to a condition close to factory specifications after previous non-factory modifications.

By maintaining the original geometry and factory color, the handle helps preserve the proper ergonomics of door opening and the aesthetics of the vehicle's side. This is a technically consistent solution with other door components, such as trim, seals, and locks.

Part Selection and Additional Information

This part belongs to the original BMW equipment line, making identification and selection easier based on the part number and interchangeable numbers available in the technical specifications. When selecting, it's advisable to consider the body generation, installation side, and paint code to achieve the best possible match with the specific vehicle.

If you need other parts from the door handle category for this brand, for example, for other doors or in a different color variant, check the available parts in the BMW Door Handles category.

For users interested in a broader context of modernizing and servicing BMW 3 Series models, including part compatibility and component selection based on OEM numbers and vehicle configurations, the Global Parts guide may be helpful – BMW B58 Code, i.e., 340 HP from the Aftermarket – Pre-Purchase Checklist for Turbocharger and Intercooler for BMW 3 Series (G20), which demonstrates how to approach component selection for this brand's vehicles consciously.