BMW 3 Series 1 E90 E91 Rear Left Grab Handle Carrier N/S Le Mans Blau Blue 381

The BMW 3 Series 1 E90 E91 Rear Left Grab Handle Carrier N/S Le Mans Blau Blue in Le Mans Blau Metallic is an original door handle carrier designed for installation on the rear passenger side. As a component from the Door handles category, it allows for the restoration of the proper door opening mechanism while maintaining color consistency with the factory body paint.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: P0445183-LMB1
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 0445183
• Substitutable numbers: 51210445183, 0445183, 51210399173, 0399173, EM
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Left
• Color: Le Mans Blau Metallic - 381
• Category: Door Handles

Purpose and compatibility for BMW 3 Series E90/E91

The presented handle carrier has been designed specifically for the rear left side of the BMW 3 Series E90/E91 generation body. The carrier's construction is adapted to the factory door geometry, ensuring correct handle positioning, stable mounting, and compatibility with the stock opening mechanism.

The placement on the vehicle on the rear left side allows for precise identification of the part during repair or replacement of a damaged handle. This solution is particularly useful for professional post-accident repairs and for completing missing elements after disassembly.

Le Mans Blau Metallic color – consistency with factory paint

The handle carrier is finished in the Le Mans Blau Metallic – 381 shade, which allows for maintaining a uniform stylistic line of the body without the need for additional painting. This color is characteristic of sport-configured BMW 3 Series models, which is why using a properly matched component helps maintain the car's original character.

Matching the color to the factory paint code reduces the risk of shade differences between individual panels, which is important both aesthetically and for the potential future resale of the vehicle.

Technical characteristics of the handle carrier

As a component from the Door handles group, the carrier is responsible for transferring the loads of the external handle to the lock mechanism and the door structure. A properly selected handle ensures:

• stable guidance of the handle movement when opening the door,
• proper fitment with the door skin and seals,
• adequate structural rigidity in the mounting zone,
• the possibility of direct installation in place of the factory element.

This solution is particularly important in vehicles where maintaining factory mounting points and compliance with the original door construction is required.

Condition of the part and use in repairs

The offered handle is a used part, which makes it an attractive cost-effective alternative while maintaining the manufacturer's original specifications. Such components are frequently used in professional body and paint shops as well as by conscious users who prefer parts from disassembly over replacements of unknown origin.

Using an original handle carrier reduces fitting time during installation and minimizes the risk of problems with the door opening mechanism in the long term.

Expanding the door zone and additional materials

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, internal levers, or additional mounts, check out the available parts in the BMW Door handles category.

For those interested in the wider use of parts from disassembly in car modification and personalization projects, practical tips regarding visual and mechanical tuning may be useful – you can find them in the article about emotions and design in tuning a Seat using components from disassembly, which shows how to effectively use OEM components in budget-friendly upgrades.