BMW F01 F02 F12 F13 Door Handle Front Right O/S Sophisto Grey – B90 7249978

Description

BMW F01 F02 F12 F13 Door Handle Front Right O/S Sophisto Grey is an original body component designed for the 7 Series and 6 Series models, ensuring factory-fit and a seamless look with the body line. This used, original handle from the Door handles group allows for a technically correct replacement of a damaged part without interfering with the door structure. The precisely matched Sophisto Grey Brilliant Effect 2 – B90 color allows for maintaining a uniform paint aesthetic on the passenger side.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: RHD-7249978-SBR
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7249978
• Substitutable numbers: 7249978, 51217249978
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Right
• Part type: Door Handle
• Color: Sophisto Grey Brilliant Effect 2 – B90
• Category: Door Handles

Purpose and compatibility with BMW models

The presented door handle is intended for installation in the front right door of BMW F01, F02, F12, and F13 series vehicles, which means compatibility with the 7 Series limousine and the 6 Series sports versions. The placement on the vehicle, defined as front – right side, ensures a precise fit for the passenger door zone, without the need for modifying mounts or the geometry of the paneling.

The original BMW origin guarantees the maintenance of factory assembly clearances, proper cooperation with the lock mechanism, and correct alignment with door moldings and seals.

Color Sophisto Grey Brilliant Effect 2 – B90

The finish in the Sophisto Grey Brilliant Effect 2 – B90 shade is a characteristic, metallic paint with a depth effect, often used in higher BMW equipment versions. Thanks to this, the handle maintains consistency with the styling line of the body, and replacing a damaged element does not cause visual differences in the shade on the passenger side.

Choosing a handle in this specific color is particularly important for post-accident repairs and precise restorations, where paint consistency with other body elements is crucial and the need for additional painting is minimized.

Technical and functional characteristics

As an element from the Door handles group, the product is responsible for the proper operation of opening and closing the front right door, as well as for an ergonomic grip during daily vehicle use. The design intended for the F01, F02, F12, and F13 platforms ensures:

• compatibility with the factory lock mechanism and door cables,
• correct positioning relative to the paneling and seals,
• stable mounting in the door structure,
• preservation of the original body line on the passenger side.

The used nature of the part allows for an economical repair while maintaining the manufacturer’s original specifications, which is important both from the point of view of durability and the vehicle’s value.

Application in body repairs and restorations

The front right door handle will prove useful especially in the case of:

• post-accident repairs with damage to the passenger door zone,
• replacing a scratched or dented element,
• body restoration while maintaining original BMW parts,
• restoring full functionality of the door opening mechanism.

Using an original handle in the dedicated color limits the scope of additional painting work and makes it easier to maintain a consistent aesthetic of the entire side of the vehicle.

Repair project expansion and additional information

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the door zone in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as external handles, covers, or additional finishing elements, check the available parts in the BMW Door handles category.

To better plan service work and reduce vehicle downtime in the workshop, it is worth learning practical tips on using a wide range of used parts – they are discussed in detail in the article No more waiting for weeks – how a wide assortment in one warehouse really shortens your car’s downtime at the mechanic’s?.