Grab Handle Door BMW F20 LCI Rear Right O/S Outside Seaside Blue Metallic

Grab Handle Door BMW F20 LCI Rear Right O/S Outside Seaside Blue Metallic is an original exterior handle designed for installation on the rear right side of the vehicle body. The component ensures proper door operation and a consistent, aesthetic appearance of the painted surfaces, maintaining the factory character of the BMW 1 Series F20 LCI exterior.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7242566-SBM
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7242566
• Substitutable numbers: 51227242566, 7242566, EM
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Right
• Color: Blue
• Category: Door Handles

Purpose and function of the door handle

The presented handle belongs to the Door handles category and is designed for use in the rear right zone of the vehicle body. It is responsible for a secure grip when opening the door, proper force transmission to the lock mechanism, and stable mounting within the door panel. The handle's design is matched to the geometry of the BMW F20 LCI doors, which allows for maintaining the body line and factory fitment of the components.

Color and visual matching

The handle is finished in Seaside Blue Metallic, allowing for an aesthetic match to the vehicle body in this color without the need for additional painting. The metallic blue paint ensures consistency with the factory BMW color palette, and the appropriate profile of the outer surface enables uniform light reflection and the maintenance of a consistent side line of the vehicle.

Technical characteristics and installation

The handle is intended for installation on the rear right side, in place of the factory handle, using the original mounting points in the door. The design intended for BMW allows for:

• maintaining the correct geometry of door opening and closing,
• proper cooperation with the factory lock mechanism,
• stable seating in the panel without additional modifications.

As a component sourced from a vehicle, the handle comes with a pre-matched paint finish, which limits the scope of installation work to removing the old handle and installing the new one in its place.

Condition of the component and service application

The product is used, which makes it a practical solution for post-accident repairs, replacing a damaged handle, or restoring the completeness of the bodywork after body and paint repairs. A used OEM component allows for maintaining compliance with the factory BMW specification while reducing costs compared to a new part.

Application in service and door area expansion

The rear right handle in Seaside Blue Metallic will work well both in spot repairs (replacing a single handle) and in broader work on the side of the body, where it is important to maintain color consistency and correct door opening ergonomics. Thanks to its factory origin, the element integrates well with other door components, such as seals, locks, or decorative trims.

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 exterior handles, interior handles, or additional door operation components, check the available parts in the BMW door handles category.

For those interested in the broader context of using original components in vehicles of this brand and the impact of OEM parts on maintaining the vehicle's character, the article Classic Mini vs modern MINI – design differences and the role of original parts, which discusses the importance of factory solutions in long-term vehicle operation, may be helpful.