BMW F20 Door Cover Insert Door Handle Rear Left N/S Mineral Grau B39 7162433

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos. BMW F20 Door Cover Insert Door Handle Rear Left N/S Mineral Grau B39 is an original body component from the Door handles group, designed for installation in the rear left door area. Finished in the factory color Mineral Grau Metallic – B39, it allows for maintaining a consistent paint appearance and aesthetics of the side body section after repair or replacement of a damaged part.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7162433-MG
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7162433
• Substitutable numbers: 7162433, 51217162433, 7162429, 51217162429
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Left
• Color: Mineral Grau Metallic - B39
• Category: Door Handles

Purpose and function of the door handle cover

The presented door handle cover has been designed specifically for the rear left side of the BMW F20 series body. The component serves both protective and aesthetic functions – it masks the door handle mechanism structure, protects the door surface against minor mechanical damage, and ensures a consistent finish of the vehicle's side line. Thanks to its precise fit for the specific mounting location, the cover works with the factory door opening mechanism, requires no modifications, and allows for maintaining the original geometry of the gaps between body panels.

Color and visual fit

The Mineral Grau Metallic – B39 color is a popular metallic shade of gray used by BMW, which effectively masks minor dirt and optically emphasizes the body lines. Using a cover in the same paint code allows for reducing or completely eliminating the need for additional painting when replacing the part, provided that the other body panels are in the same color. A uniform surface finish helps maintain a consistent look for the entire side of the vehicle, which is particularly important after local body and paint repairs.

Installation characteristics

The cover is factory-profiled for the specific model and side of the vehicle, which facilitates installation in place of the original part. The design, intended to work with the standard door handle, allows for installation using standard service procedures, without the need to interfere with the door structure. Such a solution allows for shortening the repair time while limiting the risk of fitment issues, which are typical for aftermarket parts with universal geometry.

Condition and benefits of choosing a used OEM part

The component comes from disassembly and is offered as a used part, which represents a reasonable compromise between repair costs and maintaining original manufacturing quality. In the case of body components, choosing a used OEM part often ensures better fitment and color consistency than cheap aftermarket replacements that require additional adjustments. For users who want to maintain the factory character of the vehicle, using an original door handle cover from the same model series is a technically safe and aesthetically predictable solution.

Complementary BMW Door handles

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 external handles, covers, or additional trims, check the available parts in the BMW Door handles category.

More about the advantages of original used parts

If you are considering when it is worth choosing used OEM parts instead of budget replacements or refurbishment, the article describing this topic using the example of the starting system may be helpful – check the analysis of why original used components often outperform refurbished counterparts.