Door Handle Cover BMW E90 F20 Cap Lock Front Right O/S Karmesinrot Crimson Red

Door Handle Cover BMW E90 F20 Cap Lock Front Right O/S Karmesinrot Crimson Red is an original body component from the Doors and door panels category, designed for BMW E90 and F20 series models. The part in the Karmesinrot – Crimson Red shade allows for an aesthetically pleasing and technically correct replacement of a damaged lock cap on the driver or passenger side, depending on the market, while maintaining the factory body line.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7162438-KAR
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7162438
• Substitutable numbers: 51217162438, 7162438, 51217162444, 7162444, EM
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Right
• Color: Karmesinrot - A61
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and compatibility with BMW E90 / F20

The presented lock cover is dedicated to the front right door in selected BMW 3 Series E90 and 1 Series F20 models. Thanks to its factory origin, the correct mounting points and edge geometry are preserved, which facilitates installation and ensures proper fitment with the door handle and door panel.

Its placement on the vehicle in the front right door area makes this element both visually and functionally significant – it covers the lock mechanism, streamlines the door handle line, and prevents contaminants from entering the mechanism.

Karmesinrot A61 color and aesthetic value

The cover is finished in the factory Karmesinrot – A61 color, also known as Crimson Red. This allows for color consistency across the entire door surface without the need for additional painting, provided that the other body components share the same color code.

Selecting a part in the correct shade is particularly important for spot repairs – it helps reduce the scope of bodywork and paint jobs and shortens vehicle downtime, while maintaining aesthetics consistent with the original BMW specification.

Technical characteristics and installation

The door handle lock cover is a body part from the Doors and door panels group, designed as a replacement element. The design allows for installation in place of the factory cap, using existing mounting points in the door handle.

The product comes from disassembly, meaning it is a used part that retains its original shape and function. Such components are frequently chosen by workshops and individual users for post-accident repairs and for replacing missing body details when consistency with the factory design is a priority.

Practical application and benefits of choosing OEM parts

Using an original body-colored door handle lock cover allows you to:

• restore the consistent appearance of the front right door after damage or loss of the cap,
• maintain the stylistic line characteristic of the BMW E90 and F20,
• reduce the risk of poor fitment, which is common with aftermarket parts of universal geometry,
• maintain the proper operation of the lock mechanism through adequate protection.

For workshops and service centers specializing in the BMW brand, choosing original body components is essential for repair quality, assembly repeatability, and the subsequent satisfaction of the vehicle owner.

Expanding BMW door area repairs

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the door area in your BMW and need other components from the same group, such as panels, reinforcements, or additional covers, check out the available parts in the BMW Doors and door panels category.

When selecting used body parts – especially in a specific paint color – it is worth paying attention to the color code compatibility, body version, and mounting side. Additional tips on safely choosing second-hand parts can be found in the guide Safe purchase of used car parts online – a step-by-step guide, which discusses, among other things, selection by OEM number and practical criteria for assessing component condition.