BMW 3 E46 Outside Door Handle Rear Right O/S Oxfordgruen Oxford Green 7044842

BMW 3 E46 Outside Door Handle Rear Right O/S Oxfordgruen Oxford Green is an original body component from the Doors and door panels group, designed for installation on the rear right side of the vehicle. Thanks to the factory paint in the Oxfordgruen Metallic – 430 shade, the handle allows you to maintain the color consistency of the bodywork and restore full functionality to the passenger door opening mechanism.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7044842-OXF
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7044842
• Substitutable numbers: 51217044842, 7044842, 51217111928, 7111928, EM
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Right
• Color: Oxfordgruen Metallic - 430
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and fitment for BMW 3 E46

The presented exterior handle has been designed specifically for the rear right side of the BMW 3 Series E46 body. This ensures a proper fit to the factory mounting hole, alignment with the door line, and correct operation with the lock mechanism and internal linkages. Placement on the vehicle: rear – right side eliminates the risk of error when selecting the part and facilitates the planning of body and paint repairs.

Oxfordgruen Metallic – 430 color and body aesthetics

The handle is factory-painted in the Oxfordgruen Metallic – 430 shade, characteristic of many BMW 3 E46 units. Thanks to this, if the paint coating is in good condition, additional painting can be limited or completely avoided, which shortens repair time and reduces costs. Maintaining the original color promotes visual consistency of the bodywork and makes it easier to maintain a uniform structure and gloss of the paint across the entire door surface.

Characteristics of the used component

The handle comes from dismantling, which means it is an original BMW component from real operational circulation. Such parts are valued for their factory fit, dimensional accuracy, and correct cooperation with other door sub-assemblies. The used nature of the part allows for an economical repair of the door zone while maintaining appropriate quality and compatibility with the body structure.

Function in the door and door panel system

As an element from the Doors and door panels group, the rear right exterior handle is responsible for:

• mechanical opening of the rear right door from the outside,
• transferring the force of the driver or passenger's hand to the lock mechanism,
• maintaining the continuity of the BMW 3 E46 side body line,
• protecting the opening mechanism from external factors.

A properly selected handle affects the comfort of daily vehicle use, as well as the aesthetics of the side bodywork, especially in the case of post-accident repairs or the replacement of corroded elements.

Support with selection and repair expansion

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 skins, reinforcements, or door frames, check the available parts in the BMW Doors and door panels category.

When planning broader service work, it is also worth familiarizing yourself with advice on the cost-effectiveness of using components from the secondary market – you will find practical tips in the article Used gearbox – when is it worth it and what you need to remember, which discusses key aspects of selecting used parts in terms of quality and compatibility.