BMW E81 E87 E88 Grab Handle Door Front Right O/S Black Sapphire Metallic - 475

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

The BMW E81 E87 E88 Grab Handle Door Front Right O/S Black Sapphire Metallic in Black Sapphire Metallic is an original body component designed for installation on the passenger side. It ensures consistent body paint aesthetics and proper ergonomics for door operation in BMW E81, E87, and E88 series models. This is a practical solution for post-accident repairs, replacing a damaged handle, or restoring the vehicle's factory appearance.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 0445180-BS1
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 0445180
• Substitutable numbers: 51217059677, 7059677, 51210445180, 0445180, AS
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Right
• Color: Black Sapphire Metallic - 475
• Category: Door Handles

Purpose and fitment

The presented BMW E81 E87 E88 Grab Handle Door Front Right O/S Black Sapphire Metallic has been designed for installation on the front right side of the vehicle. The placement on the vehicle is clearly defined, which facilitates part selection during body repairs and minimizes the risk of installation errors. The item comes from the Door handles group, making it structurally compatible with factory mounts and door opening mechanisms in the given model.

Color and body aesthetics

The handle is finished in Black Sapphire Metallic – 475, a popular metallic black used in many BMW vehicles. Selecting a part in the same paint shade allows for reducing or completely eliminating the need for repainting, which speeds up the repair process and lowers its cost. The metallic black blends well with the body lines, maintaining a consistent, elegant look of the car after the handle replacement.

Technical and functional characteristics

As a part from the Door handles category, the product is adapted to work with the factory lock mechanism and linkages in the front right door. The OEM construction ensures:

• proper force transmission when opening the door,
• stable seating in the door panel,
• compliance with the body lines and sheet metal shape,
• the possibility of use in post-accident repairs without interfering with the door structure.

The item is used, which in practice means real cost savings while maintaining original geometry and compatibility with factory BMW solutions.

Application in BMW repairs and restoration

This type of handle is particularly suitable for:

• replacing a damaged or scratched handle after a collision,
• completing missing body elements after disassembly,
• visual restoration of the car when maintaining the original paint color is important,
• repairs performed using OEM salvaged parts.

Using an original, used handle allows for maintaining visual and technical consistency with other body components, which is important both from the point of view of aesthetics and the subsequent resale of the vehicle.

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, internal levers, or additional opening mechanism components, check the available parts in the BMW Door handles category.

Technical support and part selection

When planning body repairs using salvaged parts, it is worth paying attention to color matching, vehicle placement, and body type. A well-chosen door handle limits the scope of body and paint work and reduces the vehicle's downtime in the workshop. If you want to better plan the body repair process using original, used components, check out the article Bodywork and exterior – post-accident repairs using salvaged parts, where you will find practical tips on selecting and installing such elements.