Door Handle BMW E87 E90 E91 Front Rear Left N/S Grab Karmesinrot Crimson Red A61

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

Door Handle BMW E87 E90 E91 Front Rear Left N/S Grab Karmesinrot Crimson Red A61 is an original component from the Door handles group, designed for installation on the left side of the vehicle body in the front or rear door area. Finished in the factory Karmesinrot - A61 color, this handle helps maintain the visual consistency of the bodywork and ensures proper ergonomics for opening the doors in your BMW.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 0445181-KAR
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 0445181
• Substitutable numbers: 51210445181, 0445181, 7207551, 51217207551
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Rear, Left
• Color: Karmesinrot - A61
• Category: Door Handles

Purpose and BMW body fitment

The presented handle is designed for installation on the left side of the vehicle, both in the front and rear doors. This solution facilitates part selection during post-accident repairs or when replacing worn-out components in BMW E87, E90, and E91 series models, ensuring the preservation of factory geometry and proper fitment with the door panel.

The original construction from the Door handles group guarantees compatibility with factory locks, linkages, and opening mechanisms, which translates into reliable handle operation and predictable performance in daily use.

Color and aesthetics – Karmesinrot A61

The handle is finished in Karmesinrot - A61, corresponding to the factory Crimson Red paint used by BMW. As a result, the component fits perfectly into the body line, reducing the need for additional painting during bodywork repairs, provided the vehicle has the same paint code.

Choosing a handle in the correct color allows for maintaining the visual consistency of the bodywork, which is particularly important for precise aesthetic repairs and restoring the original appearance of the vehicle after mechanical damage.

Operational characteristics and installation

As an original BMW component, the handle has been designed for stable operation under daily usage conditions. The construction intended for installation in the front and rear doors on the left side ensures:

• correct force transmission to the lock mechanism,
• ergonomic grip when opening the door,
• fitment with the door crease lines and seals.

The item comes from a used vehicle, which in practice means it is a part with verified functionality, suitable for use as a replacement in the process of body repair or reconstruction.

Application of the used BMW door handle

Using a used BMW door handle allows for optimizing repair costs while maintaining the manufacturer's original specifications. This solution is particularly beneficial for:

• post-accident repairs of the left side of the vehicle,
• replacing a damaged or scratched handle in the front or rear door,
• restoring the color consistency of the bodywork in the Karmesinrot A61 shade.

Thanks to the preservation of factory mounting parameters, the handle can be integrated into the existing door system without the need for structural modifications, which shortens service time and facilitates the fitting process.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the door access area in your BMW and need other components from the same group, such as external handles, covers, or additional opening mechanism parts, check out the available parts in the BMW Door handles category.

More about BMW components

If you are interested in a broader context regarding the selection of body and equipment components for BMW, including the differences between standard parts and the M and M Performance lines, it is worth checking out the material describing the characteristics of these components – you can find it here: BMW M Performance: what is the difference between BMW M components and standard ones?.