2014-2026 BMW Door Latch / Lock Actuator Front, Left 51217281931
OEM Part #: 51-21-7-281-931 (51217281931)
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Side: Front, Left
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Donor2014 BMW i3 · ELECTRIC · 59k miles
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Used BMW door latch / lock actuator, OEM part number 7281931, also superseded by 51217281931. This is a genuine used OEM part from a donor vehicle, for the front left side. It secures and releases the door when the handle is operated or the central locking system engages. A failing actuator may cause the door to not lock or unlock properly, or produce a clicking sound without engaging. This unit fits multiple BMW models including the 7 Series, X5, X6, i3, and i3s, across various engine configurations from the 1.5L turbocharged inline-3 to the 4.4L V8.
Specifications
| Fits Vehicle Model | 750i xDrive, Alpina B7, i3, i3 REx, i3s, i3s REx, X1, X2, X5, X6 |
| Fits Vehicle Make | BMW |
| OEM Part No | 51-21-7-281-931 (51217281931) |
| Compatible OEM Part No | 51-21-7-281-931 |
| Side | Front, Left |
| Category | Door Parts |
Compatible Vehicles
Fits 81 vehicle configurations across 1 make, 2014-2026.
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| Year | Make | Model | Trim | Engine | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | BMW | X2 | SUV | 2.0L l4 Turbo | |
| 2023 | BMW | X1 | SUV | 2.0L l4 Turbo | |
| 2024 | BMW | X1 | SUV | 2.0L l4 Turbo | |
| 2018 | BMW | X2 | SUV | 2.0L l4 Turbo | |
| 2019 | BMW | X2 | SUV | 2.0L l4 Turbo | |
| 2020 | BMW | X2 | SUV | 2.0L l4 Turbo | |
| 2021 | BMW | X2 | SUV | 2.0L l4 Turbo | |
| 2022 | BMW | X2 | SUV | 2.0L l4 Turbo | |
| 2025 | BMW | X2 | SUV | 2.0L l4 Turbo | |
| 2024 | BMW | X2 | SUV | 2.0L l4 Turbo | |
| 2026 | BMW | X2 | SUV | 2.0L l4 Turbo | |
| 2022 | BMW | X1 | SUV | 2.0L l4 Turbo | |
| 2021 | BMW | X2 | SUV | 2.0L l4 Turbo | |
| 2022 | BMW | X2 | SUV | 2.0L l4 Turbo | |
| 2020 | BMW | X1 | SUV | 2.0L l4 Turbo | |
| 2021 | BMW | X1 | SUV | 2.0L l4 Turbo | |
| 2019 | BMW | X2 | SUV | 2.0L l4 Turbo | |
| 2020 | BMW | X2 | SUV | 2.0L l4 Turbo | |
| 2017 | BMW | Alpina B7 | Sedan | 4.4L V8 Turbo | |
| 2018 | BMW | X6 | SUV | 3.0L l6 Turbo | |
| 2015 | BMW | X6 | SUV | 4.4L V8 Turbo | |
| 2019 | BMW | X6 | SUV | 4.4L V8 Turbo | |
| 2018 | BMW | X6 | SUV | 4.4L V8 Turbo | |
| 2016 | BMW | X6 | SUV | 4.4L V8 Turbo | |
| 2017 | BMW | X6 | SUV | 4.4L V8 Turbo | |
| 2017 | BMW | X6 | SUV | 3.0L l6 Turbo | |
| 2019 | BMW | X6 | SUV | 3.0L l6 Turbo | |
| 2015 | BMW | X6 | SUV | 3.0L l6 Turbo | |
| 2016 | BMW | X6 | SUV | 3.0L l6 Turbo | |
| 2018 | BMW | X1 | SUV | 2.0L l4 Turbo | |
| 2017 | BMW | X1 | SUV | 2.0L l4 Turbo | |
| 2016 | BMW | X1 | SUV | 2.0L l4 Turbo | |
| 2019 | BMW | X1 | SUV | 2.0L l4 Turbo | |
| 2015 | BMW | X5 | SUV | 3.0L l6 Diesel Turbo | |
| 2014 | BMW | X5 | SUV | 3.0L l6 Diesel Turbo | |
| 2016 | BMW | X5 | SUV | 3.0L l6 Diesel Turbo | |
| 2018 | BMW | X5 | SUV | 3.0L l6 Diesel Turbo | |
| 2015 | BMW | X5 | SUV | 3.0L l6 Turbo | |
| 2017 | BMW | X5 | SUV | 3.0L l6 Turbo | |
| 2018 | BMW | X5 | SUV | 3.0L l6 Turbo | |
| 2017 | BMW | X5 | SUV | 3.0L l6 Diesel Turbo | |
| 2017 | BMW | 750i xDrive | Sedan | 4.4L V8 Turbo | |
| 2016 | BMW | 750i xDrive | Sedan | 4.4L V8 Turbo | |
| 2018 | BMW | 750i xDrive | Sedan | 4.4L V8 Turbo | |
| 2019 | BMW | 750i xDrive | Sedan | 4.4L V8 Turbo | |
| 2019 | BMW | Alpina B7 | Sedan | 4.4L V8 Turbo | |
| 2018 | BMW | Alpina B7 | Sedan | 4.4L V8 Turbo | |
| 2016 | BMW | X5 | SUV | 3.0L l6 Turbo | |
| 2014 | BMW | X5 | SUV | 3.0L l6 Turbo | |
| 2015 | BMW | X5 | SUV | 4.4L V8 Turbo | |
| 2017 | BMW | X5 | SUV | 4.4L V8 Turbo | |
| 2018 | BMW | X5 | SUV | 4.4L V8 Turbo | |
| 2016 | BMW | X5 | SUV | 4.4L V8 Turbo | |
| 2014 | BMW | X5 | SUV | 4.4L V8 Turbo | |
| 2014 | BMW | i3 | Hatchback | Electric Vehicle | |
| 2015 | BMW | i3 | Hatchback | Electric Vehicle | |
| 2016 | BMW | i3 | Hatchback | Electric Vehicle | |
| 2020 | BMW | i3 REx | Hatchback | 0.6L l2 | |
| 2021 | BMW | i3 REx | Hatchback | 0.6L l2 | |
| 2018 | BMW | i3s | Hatchback | Electric Vehicle | |
| 2020 | BMW | i3s | Hatchback | Electric Vehicle | |
| 2019 | BMW | i3s | Hatchback | Electric Vehicle | |
| 2019 | BMW | i3 REx | Hatchback | 0.6L l2 | |
| 2021 | BMW | i3s | Hatchback | Electric Vehicle | |
| 2019 | BMW | i3s REx | Hatchback | 0.6L l2 | |
| 2018 | BMW | i3s REx | Hatchback | 0.6L l2 | |
| 2018 | BMW | i3 REx | Hatchback | 0.6L l2 | |
| 2021 | BMW | i3 | Hatchback | Electric Vehicle | |
| 2014 | BMW | i3 REx | Hatchback | 0.6L l2 | |
| 2016 | BMW | i3 REx | Hatchback | 0.6L l2 | |
| 2015 | BMW | i3 REx | Hatchback | 0.6L l2 | |
| 2017 | BMW | i3 | Hatchback | Electric Vehicle | |
| 2017 | BMW | i3 REx | Hatchback | 0.6L l2 | |
| 2018 | BMW | i3 | Hatchback | Electric Vehicle | |
| 2019 | BMW | i3 | Hatchback | Electric Vehicle | |
| 2020 | BMW | i3 | Hatchback | Electric Vehicle | |
| 2020 | BMW | i3s REx | Hatchback | 0.6L l2 | |
| 2021 | BMW | i3s REx | Hatchback | 0.6L l2 | |
| 2018 | BMW | X5 | SUV | 2.0L l4 Turbo | |
| 2017 | BMW | X5 | SUV | 2.0L l4 Turbo | |
| 2016 | BMW | X5 | SUV | 2.0L l4 Turbo |