2014-2021 BMW Exterior Door Handle Bowden Cable Front, Left, Right 51217265078

OEM Part #: 51-21-7-265-078 (51217265078)

$13.71
Side: Front, Left, Right Used
Donor2014 BMW i3 · ELECTRIC · 59k miles
SKU: 612636 · 30-Day Returns
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Exterior Door Handle Bowden Cable 51217265078 — Used (SKU 612636)
Genuine OEM Used SKU: 612636 Donor Vehicle: 2014 BMW i3 · ELECTRIC · 59k miles 4 photos
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Exterior Door Handle Bowden Cable 51217265078 — Used (SKU 612635)
Genuine OEM Used SKU: 612635 Donor Vehicle: 2014 BMW i3 · ELECTRIC · 59k miles 4 photos
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Exterior Door Handle Bowden Cable 51217265078 — Used (SKU 571897)
Genuine OEM Used SKU: 571897 Donor Vehicle: 2014 BMW i3 · 0.6L 4 photos
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Genuine OEM Used SKU: 571896 Donor Vehicle: 2014 BMW i3 · 0.6L 4 photos
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Genuine OEM Used SKU: 525770 Donor Vehicle: 2015 BMW i3 · 0.6L · 56k miles 4 photos
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Exterior Door Handle Bowden Cable 51217265078 — Used (SKU 525771)
Genuine OEM Used SKU: 525771 Donor Vehicle: 2015 BMW i3 · 0.6L · 56k miles 4 photos
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This is a genuine BMW exterior door handle Bowden cable, OEM part number 7265078, a used component removed from a donor vehicle. It serves the front left and right doors, transmitting the handle pull to release the latch. When this cable stretches or breaks, the door handle may feel slack or fail to open the door. Correct for BMW i3 and i3s models.

Specifications

Specifications for Exterior Door Handle Bowden Cable 51217265078
Fits Vehicle Modeli3, i3 REx, i3s, i3s REx
Fits Vehicle MakeBMW
OEM Part No51-21-7-265-078 (51217265078)
SideFront, Left, Right
CategoryDoors

Compatible Vehicles

Fits 24 vehicle configurations across 1 make, 2014-2021.

Check your specific vehicle before ordering. This list shows year, make, and model. Some years have multiple trims or engines that use different parts, and individual listings may have additional fitment notes (e.g. “with sunroof only”). Review the full variant list below, or message us with your VIN and we’ll confirm the match.

BMW

  • i3 2014-2021 · 8 variants
  • i3 REx 2014-2021 · 8 variants
  • i3s 2018-2021 · 4 variants
  • i3s REx 2018-2021 · 4 variants
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Full vehicle fitment list for Exterior Door Handle Bowden Cable 51217265078
Year Make Model Trim Engine Note
2019 BMW i3s REx Hatchback 0.6L l2
2018 BMW i3s REx Hatchback 0.6L l2
2018 BMW i3 Hatchback Electric Vehicle
2021 BMW i3s REx Hatchback 0.6L l2
2020 BMW i3 Hatchback Electric Vehicle
2014 BMW i3 Hatchback Electric Vehicle
2015 BMW i3 Hatchback Electric Vehicle
2016 BMW i3 Hatchback Electric Vehicle
2014 BMW i3 REx Hatchback 0.6L l2
2017 BMW i3 Hatchback Electric Vehicle
2021 BMW i3 Hatchback Electric Vehicle
2018 BMW i3 REx Hatchback 0.6L l2
2019 BMW i3 REx Hatchback 0.6L l2
2020 BMW i3 REx Hatchback 0.6L l2
2021 BMW i3 REx Hatchback 0.6L l2
2019 BMW i3 Hatchback Electric Vehicle
2018 BMW i3s Hatchback Electric Vehicle
2020 BMW i3s Hatchback Electric Vehicle
2019 BMW i3s Hatchback Electric Vehicle
2021 BMW i3s Hatchback Electric Vehicle
2016 BMW i3 REx Hatchback 0.6L l2
2015 BMW i3 REx Hatchback 0.6L l2
2017 BMW i3 REx Hatchback 0.6L l2
2020 BMW i3s REx Hatchback 0.6L l2

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