BMW F30 F31 2 Front Right Outside Door Grab Handle O/S Alpinweiss Alpine White

BMW F30 F31 2 Front Right Outside Door Grab Handle O/S Alpinweiss Alpine White is an original body component designed for the 3 Series F30 (sedan) and F31 (touring) models. This used, factory-original handle ensures a consistent look with the original Alpine White paint and proper operation of the door opening mechanism on the driver or passenger side, depending on the market.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7242568-AW2
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7242568
• Substitutable numbers: 51217242568, 7242568, 51210445184, 0445184, EM
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Right
• Color: Alpinweiss 3 - 300
• Category: Door Handles

Purpose and fitment for BMW F30/F31

The presented exterior handle is dedicated to the front right door of the BMW 3 Series F30/F31, which ensures a proper fit to the body lines, contours, and factory mounting points. The placement on the vehicle on the front right side of the body guarantees compatibility with the door and lock construction in these models.

The original BMW origin translates into maintaining factory assembly clearances, correct handle geometry, and compatibility with the stock lock cylinders and internal mechanisms already present in your car.

Alpinweiss 3 color – visual consistency with the body

The handle is finished in Alpinweiss 3 – 300 paint, which is a popular shade of white used on the BMW 3 Series F30/F31. Thanks to this, the component harmoniously blends into the body line without the need for additional painting, provided the car has the same color code.

The factory paint on the handle ensures:

• shade consistency with other body elements in this color,
• an aesthetic appearance of the side of the vehicle after repair,
• preservation of the characteristic, bright Alpine White finish.

Structural and functional characteristics

As an item from the Door handles category, this exterior handle for the BMW F30/F31 is responsible for an ergonomic grip and reliable opening of the door from the right side. The handle construction is adapted to stock locks and linkages, which facilitates installation in place of a damaged or worn component.

The used handle retains the functionality necessary for daily vehicle operation, and its replacement allows for restoring the proper operation of the opening mechanism as well as the aesthetics of the side of the body after a collision, act of vandalism, or intensive wear and tear.

Benefits of using an original BMW handle

Using an original exterior handle for the BMW F30/F31 brings a number of practical advantages:

• Factory fitment – compatibility with the door line, seals, and side moldings.
• Consistent Alpinweiss 3 color – no need for color matching when maintaining the same paint code.
• Installation compatibility – the ability to use existing mounting elements and internal mechanisms.
• Restoration of full door functionality – convenient opening and closing on the front right side of the vehicle.

Condition, origin, and choice of used parts

The item comes from the original BMW parts segment and is offered as a used part, which is a reasonable compromise between repair costs and maintaining factory build quality. In many cases, choosing such a solution allows for an economical body repair while maintaining a high level of visual and technical fitment.

If you are considering whether a new or used body part is a better solution in your case, the guide article Car parts – new or used? We compare costs, quality, and durability, which discusses the differences in costs, durability, and availability of components, may be helpful.

Expansion and modernization of the door area in BMW

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the door area in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as exterior handles, interior levers, or additional opening mechanism components, check the available parts in the BMW Door handles category.