BMW F30 F31 Door Handle End Cover Left N/S Glacier Silber Metallic - A83 7162433

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos. BMW F30 F31 Door Handle End Cover Left N/S Glacier Silber Metallic - A83 is an original body component from the Door handles group, designed for installation on the left side of 3 Series F30/F31 models. The precisely matched Glacier Silber Metallic A83 paint allows for maintaining color consistency with the factory BMW body finish, facilitating an aesthetically and technically correct repair.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7162433-GSB
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7162433
• Substitutable numbers: 51217162433, 7162433, 51217162429, 7162429
• Location on the vehicle: Left
• Part type: Door Handle
• Color: Glacier Silber Metallic - A83
• Category: Door Handles

Purpose and function of the component

The door handle end cover serves as the external part of the door opening assembly, responsible for the aesthetic finish of the handle area and protecting the handle mechanism from external factors. In the case of the F30/F31 series, it is a component matched to the body lines, which contributes to the characteristic side profile of the BMW and influences the visual consistency of the entire bodywork. The placement on the left side of the vehicle ensures compatibility with the factory construction of the driver or passenger door (depending on the market), and the appropriate profiling facilitates correct fitting with the remaining handle components.

Color and matching of Glacier Silber Metallic A83 paint

The Glacier Silber Metallic A83 finish is characteristic of many BMW F30/F31 series configurations and allows for maintaining a uniform paint surface without the need for full painting of the entire body element. As a result, the cover can be used both for post-accident repairs and for spot correction of damage in the handle area. The metallic structure of the paint provides appropriate depth and light reflection, which is particularly important in the side parts of the body, where shade differences are easily noticeable. A well-matched color reduces the risk of visible paint transitions and supports maintaining a consistent vehicle appearance.

Characteristics of the original BMW part

The door handle end cover comes from the line of original BMW components, which means maintaining factory dimensional tolerances and compliance with the F30/F31 series door construction. The original mounts and geometry of the element facilitate installation in place of a damaged or missing cover, without the need for modifications or adjustments. As a part from the Door handles category, the element works with the factory door opening mechanism without affecting its functionality. The used condition of the product allows for an economical repair while maintaining compliance with the solutions used by the vehicle manufacturer.

Condition, application, and benefits of installation

The product in used condition is a good choice for maintenance repairs and for restoring the original appearance of the vehicle after mechanical damage in the handle area. Installing a properly selected cover allows you to:

• restore the full visual finish of the door area,
• limit the access of dirt and moisture to the handle mechanism,
• maintain the stylistic consistency of the side part of the BMW F30/F31 body. For users who care about the technical correctness of repairs, it is important that the use of an original element from the same construction group minimizes the risk of fitment issues and leaks within the door area.

Complementary BMW Door handles and technical knowledge

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 external handles, covers, or additional handle housing segments, check the available parts in the BMW Door handles category. To better plan the selection of original used components and optimize the body repair process, it is worth using practical tips regarding the selection of parts by manufacturer markings and assembly procedures, available in the article BMW – sports performance and precision. How do original used parts extend the life of the Bavarian icon?.