BMW 3 E46 Saloon Outside Door Handle Rear Left N/S Meergruen Sea Green 393

BMW 3 E46 Saloon Outside Door Handle Rear Left N/S Meergruen Sea Green is an original body component from the Doors and door panels group, designed for installation on the rear left side. Finished in the characteristic green body shade, it allows for a visually and technically consistent match with the factory paintwork and maintains the aesthetics of the vehicle's side profile.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: rhd-8216121-MRG1
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 8216121
• Substitutable numbers: 51218216121, 8216121, EM
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Left
• Color: Green
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and fitment

The presented handle is dedicated to the rear left side of the BMW 3 Series E46 saloon body, ensuring proper fitment with the door skin and opening mechanism. The vehicle placement is factory-defined as the rear driver's side, allowing the component to work seamlessly with the original guides, lock, and linkages in this specific area of the bodywork.

The Meergruen (Sea Green) color allows for consistency with the factory paint, reducing the need for additional paintwork when replacing a damaged handle with an original part in the same shade.

Technical and functional characteristics

The handle construction is designed for stable operation in daily use – the component withstands the loads associated with frequent door opening and closing, working in conjunction with the factory lock and locking mechanism. The outer part of the housing is properly shaped to ensure a comfortable grip and repeatable opening movement, which translates into ease of use for the driver and passengers.

As a part from the Doors and door panels group, the handle serves both a functional and aesthetic purpose – it is responsible for the correct opening of the door and maintaining a uniform side body line, without visible differences in shape or shade compared to other elements.

Color and visual aspect

The applied Meergruen (Sea Green) paint is characteristic of selected BMW E46 configurations and allows for the preservation of the vehicle's original appearance after repair. Thanks to this, replacing a damaged handle with the presented item enables:

• minimizing the scope of painting,
• maintaining color consistency with other body components,
• preserving the factory character of the side bodywork.

This solution is particularly beneficial for accident repairs or minor visual corrections, where precise color and shape matching is essential.

Condition and practical application

The item comes from dismantling, which means it is a used part that retains its original geometry and mounting purpose. This type of component is a good choice for maintenance repairs when the priority is to maintain factory fitment and compatibility with existing door sub-assemblies.

Replacing the rear left outside door handle restores full door opening functionality in the event of mechanical damage, housing cracks, or issues with the handle operation, without interfering with other structural door components.

Repair expansion and additional information

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

When selecting used body parts, including door handles, it is worth paying attention to color compatibility, vehicle placement, and model suitability. To better prepare for your purchase and avoid common mistakes when choosing components for modifications or repairs, check out our guide Buying used car parts • Most common mistakes when choosing tuning parts.