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

BMW 3 E46 Saloon Outside Door Handle Rear Right O/S Meergruen Sea Green is an original body component from the Doors and door panels category, designed for installation on the rear right side of the vehicle. This used component in the factory green finish allows for maintaining a consistent body style and proper door opening ergonomics. It is a practical solution for post-accident repairs, replacing a damaged handle, or restoring full functionality to the passenger door.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: rhd-8216122-MRG1
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 8216122
• Substitutable numbers: 51218216122, 8216122, EM
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Right
• Color: Green
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and fitment

The presented handle is dedicated to the BMW 3 Series E46 saloon and is mounted on the rear right door. The vehicle placement is factory-specified, which facilitates part selection for bodywork repairs and minimizes the risk of installation issues. The original mounting geometry ensures proper alignment with the door skin and the locking mechanism.

Color and body aesthetics

The handle is finished in the distinctive Meergruen (Sea Green) shade, allowing it to maintain visual consistency with the factory body paint. The green color is particularly important for repairs where the goal is to limit the scope of painting and maintain the original paint coating on the door. In many cases, this enables faster and more cost-effective renovation of the door area.

Function and role in the door system

As an external component from the Doors and door panels category, the handle is responsible for convenient and reliable door opening for rear-seat passengers. A correctly selected and installed handle:

• ensures proper grip ergonomics for daily use,
• maintains the tightness and stability of the door skin at the mounting point,
• reduces stress on the door panels thanks to its precise design.

By maintaining factory dimensions and shape, the component works seamlessly with the original lock mechanism and door seals, resulting in predictable operation of the entire assembly.

Characteristics of the used component

The offered handle is a used OEM component, meaning it comes from vehicle dismantling and retains the manufacturer's factory specifications. This type of part is a good choice for maintenance repairs when the priority is compatibility with the original construction and reasonable replacement costs. A used element also allows for a better visual match with the rest of the bodywork compared to a new, freshly painted part.

Support for selection and door area upgrades

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 skins, reinforcements, or additional door accessories, check out the available parts in the BMW Doors and door panels category.

For drivers interested in a broader look at technical solutions used by this brand, including advanced all-wheel-drive systems and related components, an article comparing different AWD systems may be helpful – you can find it here: xDrive, 4Matic, quattro or 4Motion – a comparison of AWD systems.