BMW 3 Series E46 Outside Door Handle Front Left N/S Oxfordgruen Oxford Green

BMW 3 Series E46 Outside Door Handle Front Left N/S Oxfordgruen Oxford Green is an original body component designed for installation on the passenger side in right-hand drive versions. Thanks to the factory Oxfordgruen Metallic – 430 paint, the handle allows for maintaining body color consistency and an aesthetic appearance of the vehicle while ensuring the proper functionality of the door opening mechanism.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: rhd-7048281-OXF
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7048281
• Substitutable numbers: 51217048281, 7048281, 51217111929, 7111929, 51214292911, 4292911, EM
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Color: Oxfordgruen Metallic - 430
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and fitment for BMW 3 E46

The presented handle is a body component from the Doors and door panels group, designed specifically for the BMW 3 Series E46. The front left positioning ensures proper fitment to the door structure, lock geometry, and cable routing. The original shape and profile of the handle guarantee correct adhesion to the door skin and compatibility with factory mounts.

Color Oxfordgruen Metallic – 430

The factory Oxfordgruen Metallic – 430 paint is a distinctive dark green metallic shade used by BMW, which complements the E46 body lines well. Using the original color often allows for reducing or completely eliminating the need for repainting, which shortens repair time and reduces costs. The metallic coating ensures consistency with other body elements in the same shade.

Technical characteristics and installation

The front left exterior door handle is structurally adapted to work with the factory lock and door opening mechanism in the BMW 3 E46. The appropriate profiling of the working part and mounting points facilitates installation in place of the original component, without the need for bodywork modifications. The product features the manufacturer-intended mounting screw locations and proper cable routing, which translates into stable handle operation after installation.

The item is used, which in practice means maintaining the original geometry and compatibility with factory BMW solutions while offering a favorable price-to-functionality ratio. This type of part works well both for standard accident repairs and for restoring the factory look of the body.

Practical application and benefits of replacement

Replacing the front left exterior door handle is recommended in case of mechanical damage, issues with opening the door, or significant paint defects. Using an original handle in Oxfordgruen Metallic – 430 allows you to:

• restore the proper operation of the door opening mechanism,
• maintain a consistent appearance of the side body section,
• limit the scope of paintwork,
• maintain factory fitment of door components.

For users who care about the visual and technical condition of their BMW 3 E46, this is a solution that combines functionality with aesthetics, without the need to use aftermarket parts with uncertain fitment.

Expanding BMW door 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 mounting elements, check out the available parts in the BMW Doors and door panels category.

For a comparison of design solutions used in other premium brands and a better understanding of the evolution of body components and accessories, it is worth reading the article discussing the development of flagship Mercedes models – Evolution of the Mercedes S-Class: from W140 to W222 – innovations, model differences, and Mercedes auto parts over the years. This allows for a better assessment of design and service standards in the luxury car segment.