2006-2013 BMW Exterior Door Handle Release / Bowden Cable Front, Left, Right 51217059971

OEM Part #: 51-21-7-059-971 (51217059971)

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Side: Front, Left, Right Used
Donor2006 BMW 330xi · 3.0L
SKU: 701787 · 30-Day Returns
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This used OEM BMW exterior door handle release / Bowden cable (part 7059971) is a genuine factory cable assembly that connects the outer handle to the door latch mechanism. Also replaces the 5121 series numbers including 51217059971 and 51214394310. Designed for front left or right doors, it works across numerous BMW model years with engines ranging from the 2.0L turbocharged four to the 4.8L V8. When the cable stretches or breaks, the door handle feels loose or won’t open the door from outside—pulling the inner handle or using the key manually may still release it.

Specifications

Specifications for Exterior Door Handle Release / Bowden Cable 51217059971
Fits Vehicle Model325i, 325xi, 328i, 328i xDrive, 328xi, 330i, 330xi, 335d, 335i, 335i xDrive, 335xi, M3, X5
Fits Vehicle MakeBMW
OEM Part No51-21-7-059-971 (51217059971)
Compatible OEM Part No 7317560, 4394310, 7137057, 51-21-7-059-971, 51-21-4-394-310, 51-21-7-137-057
SideFront, Left, Right
CategoryDoors

Compatible Vehicles

Fits 65 vehicle configurations across 1 make, 2006-2013.

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

  • 325i 2006
  • 325xi 2006 · 2 variants
  • 328i 2007-2012 · 12 variants 5 with notes
  • 328i xDrive 2009-2012 · 7 variants 3 with notes
  • 328xi 2007-2008 · 4 variants 2 with notes
  • 330i 2006
  • 330xi 2006
  • 335d 2009-2011 · 3 variants
  • 335i 2007-2011 · 5 variants 3 with notes
  • 335i xDrive 2009-2011 · 3 variants 3 with notes
  • 335xi 2007-2008 · 2 variants
  • M3 2008-2011 · 4 variants
  • X5 2007-2013 · 20 variants 20 with notes
View all 65 vehicle configurations — 36 with fitment notes
Full vehicle fitment list for Exterior Door Handle Release / Bowden Cable 51217059971
Year Make Model Trim Engine Note
2011 BMW X5 SUV 4.4L V8 Turbo outside handle
2010 BMW X5 SUV 4.8L V8 outside handle
2010 BMW X5 SUV 3.0L l6 Diesel Turbo outside handle
2010 BMW X5 SUV 3.0L l6 outside handle
2010 BMW X5 SUV 4.4L V8 Turbo outside handle
2009 BMW X5 SUV 4.8L V8 outside handle
2009 BMW X5 SUV 3.0L l6 Diesel Turbo outside handle
2009 BMW X5 SUV 3.0L l6 outside handle
2008 BMW X5 SUV 4.8L V8 outside handle
2008 BMW X5 SUV 3.0L l6 outside handle
2007 BMW X5 SUV 4.8L V8 outside handle
2007 BMW X5 SUV 3.0L l6 outside handle
2013 BMW X5 SUV 4.4L V8 Turbo outside handle
2011 BMW X5 SUV 3.0L l6 Diesel Turbo outside handle
2013 BMW X5 SUV 3.0L l6 Turbo outside handle
2013 BMW X5 SUV 3.0L l6 Diesel Turbo outside handle
2012 BMW X5 SUV 4.4L V8 Turbo outside handle
2012 BMW X5 SUV 3.0L l6 Turbo outside handle
2012 BMW X5 SUV 3.0L l6 Diesel Turbo outside handle
2011 BMW X5 SUV 3.0L l6 Turbo outside handle
2009 BMW 328i xDrive Sedan 3.0L l6 With N51 SULEV Engine
2010 BMW 335d Sedan 3.0L l6 Diesel Turbo
2011 BMW 335d Sedan 3.0L l6 Diesel Turbo
2010 BMW 335i Sedan 3.0L l6 Turbo With N54 Twin Turbo Engine
2009 BMW 335i Sedan 3.0L l6 Turbo With N54 Twin Turbo Engine
2011 BMW 335i Sedan 3.0L l6 Turbo With N54 Twin Turbo Engine
2010 BMW 335i xDrive Sedan 3.0L l6 Turbo With N54 Twin Turbo Engine
2009 BMW 335i xDrive Sedan 3.0L l6 Turbo With N54 Twin Turbo Engine
2011 BMW 335i xDrive Sedan 3.0L l6 Turbo With N55 / Single Turbo Engine
2010 BMW M3 Sedan 4.0L V8
2009 BMW M3 Sedan 4.0L V8
2011 BMW M3 Sedan 4.0L V8
2006 BMW 325xi Wagon 3.0L l6
2008 BMW 328i Wagon 3.0L l6
2009 BMW 328i Wagon 3.0L l6
2007 BMW 328i Wagon 3.0L l6
2007 BMW 328xi Wagon 3.0L l6
2008 BMW 328xi Wagon 3.0L l6
2012 BMW 328i Wagon 2.0L l4 Turbo
2012 BMW 328i Wagon 3.0L l6
2011 BMW 328i Wagon 3.0L l6
2010 BMW 328i Wagon 3.0L l6
2012 BMW 328i xDrive Wagon 3.0L l6
2010 BMW 328i xDrive Wagon 3.0L l6
2009 BMW 335d Sedan 3.0L l6 Diesel Turbo
2011 BMW 328i xDrive Wagon 3.0L l6
2009 BMW 328i xDrive Wagon 3.0L l6
2011 BMW 328i xDrive Sedan 3.0L l6 With N51 SULEV Engine
2006 BMW 325i Sedan 3.0L l6
2006 BMW 325xi Sedan 3.0L l6
2008 BMW 328i Sedan 3.0L l6 With N51 SULEV Engine
2007 BMW 328i Sedan 3.0L l6 With N51 SULEV Engine
2009 BMW 328i Sedan 3.0L l6 With N52 Engine
2007 BMW 328xi Sedan 3.0L l6 With N51 SULEV Engine
2008 BMW 328xi Sedan 3.0L l6 With N51 SULEV Engine
2006 BMW 330i Sedan 3.0L l6
2006 BMW 330xi Sedan 3.0L l6
2008 BMW 335i Sedan 3.0L l6 Turbo
2007 BMW 335i Sedan 3.0L l6 Turbo
2007 BMW 335xi Sedan 3.0L l6 Turbo
2008 BMW 335xi Sedan 3.0L l6 Turbo
2008 BMW M3 Sedan 4.0L V8
2011 BMW 328i Sedan 3.0L l6 With N51 SULEV Engine
2010 BMW 328i Sedan 3.0L l6 With N51 SULEV Engine
2010 BMW 328i xDrive Sedan 3.0L l6 With N51 SULEV Engine

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