Door Cover Insert BMW F20 Door Handle Rear Left Midnight Blue - B38 7162433

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

Door Cover Insert BMW F20 Door Handle Rear Left Midnight Blue is an original body component from the Door handles group, designed for installation in the rear left door area. The paint in the Midnight Blue Metallic - B38 shade allows for an aesthetic match to the factory body finish, reducing the need for additional paint work.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7162433-MBM
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7162433
• Substitutable numbers: 7162433, 51217162433, 7162429, 51217162429
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Left
• Color: Midnight Blue Metallic - B38
• Category: Door Handles

Purpose and function of the component

The rear left door handle cover insert in the BMW F20 is responsible for the aesthetic finish of the handle recess and protects the mechanism against dirt and external factors. A correctly selected component ensures:

• a consistent appearance of the side body section,
• protection of the handle mechanism against dust and moisture,
• stable mounting in factory mounting points.

Thanks to the factory design, the cover maintains the body line and does not require bodywork modifications or shape adjustments.

Midnight Blue Metallic - B38 color

The finish in Midnight Blue Metallic - B38 is characteristic of many BMW F20 configurations and allows for maintaining a uniform paint surface along the entire length of the door. The metallic paint structure ensures:

• consistent light reflection on the door surface,
• aesthetic transition between body elements,
• reduced visibility of shade differences with proper color matching.

For users who care about the visual consistency of the car, this is a practical solution when replacing a single element in the handle area.

Vehicle placement and fitment

The component is designed for installation in the rear left part of the body, in the door handle area. Proper placement on the vehicle guarantees:

• compatibility with the factory BMW F20 door construction,
• correct fitment with the handle and adjacent body panels,
• maintenance of tightness and correct body line alignment.

The original geometry of the cover facilitates installation in place of a damaged or missing component, without the need for mounting modifications.

Characteristics of the used part

As an aftermarket part, the product allows for an economical repair of the door area while maintaining the original BMW specification. A used element of this type is a good solution when the priority is:

• maintaining the factory look of the vehicle,
• reducing repair costs compared to a new component,
• maintaining compliance with original mounting points.

For many users, this is a reasonable compromise between quality and cost when repairing the bodywork.

Related 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 covers, inserts, or additional handle segments, check the available parts in the BMW Door handles category.

Ecological aspect and choosing used parts

Choosing an original, used handle cover is not only a saving but also a real reduction in the consumption of raw materials and energy needed to produce a new component. If you want to better understand how such decisions affect the environment and the carbon footprint in the automotive industry, see the article Sustainable automotive: How purchasing original used parts reduces the carbon footprint and protects the environment?.