BMW 3 E46 Saloon Outside Door Handle Front Right O/S Meergruen Sea Green 393

BMW 3 E46 Saloon Outside Door Handle Front Right O/S Meergruen Sea Green is an original body component from the Doors and door panels category, designed for installation on the passenger side. This used OEM part ensures a factory-perfect fit, maintaining the consistency of the body lines and the characteristic green paint shade. It is a practical solution for post-accident repairs, replacing a damaged handle, or restoring full functionality to the door locking and opening mechanism.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: rhd-8216122-MRG
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 8216122
• Substitutable numbers: 51218216122, 8216122, EM
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Right
• Color: Green
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and fitment

The presented handle is dedicated to the BMW 3 Series E46 saloon body style and is mounted on the front right door. Thanks to its factory geometry, it maintains proper alignment with the door skin, seals, and lock mechanism, which reduces the risk of leaks and issues with handle operation during daily use.

Its placement on the passenger side of the vehicle allows for direct replacement of the damaged component without the need for bodywork modifications or mounting adaptations. This is particularly important for repairs where installation time and maintaining the original door construction are priorities.

Meergruen Sea Green 393 color

The handle is finished in the characteristic green shade of Meergruen (Sea Green), which makes it easier to match with the factory body paint. The green color often allows you to avoid a full repaint of the component, limiting the work to potential touch-ups or polishing if the vehicle's visual condition requires it.

For owners of a BMW 3 E46 in this color, this is a particularly beneficial solution – visual consistency is maintained, and the risk of shade differences between the handle and the door is lower than in the case of unpainted elements or those in a different color.

Characteristics of the used OEM part

As an original BMW component, the handle retains factory build quality, proper rigidity, and compatibility with the lock mechanism and rods inside the door. A used component is a sensible choice for repairs where the cost-to-quality ratio and maintaining the manufacturer's original design solutions are important.

The main advantages of using a used OEM handle include:

• factory mounting points and geometry consistent with the BMW 3 E46 saloon door,
• preservation of the original exterior appearance of the body,
• reduction of additional work (fitting, modifications, custom mounting),
• attractive cost compared to new, low-quality replacements.

Use in body repairs

The handle will work well both for local post-collision repairs and for the gradual restoration of a BMW 3 E46 body. It can be used in situations where:

• the original handle is cracked, broken, or mechanically damaged,
• there is paint damage or corrosion on the existing element,
• replacement is necessary after interference with the lock or door mechanism.

Thanks to the preservation of the factory shape and color, the installation and visual matching process is simplified, and the final result is closer to the vehicle's original specification.

Complementary BMW body components

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the door area in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as door skins, reinforcements, or additional mounting hardware, check out the available parts in the BMW Doors and door panels category.

When choosing between new replacements and used OEM parts, it is worth analyzing the differences in durability, build quality, and costs. A detailed comparison can be found in the article New or used? A comparison of costs and quality of car parts, which will help you choose the optimal solution for your planned scope of repairs.