2012-2018 BMW Exterior Door Handle Release / Bowden Cable Front, Left, Right 51217259828
OEM Part #: 51-21-7-259-828 (51217259828)
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Side: Front, Left, Right
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Donor2015 BMW 328i xDrive · 2.0L
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SKU: 659573
Donor Vehicle: 2015 BMW 328i xDrive · 2.0L
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Genuine OEM Used
SKU: 690647
Donor Vehicle: 2015 BMW 328i xDrive · 2.0L
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$31.49
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This used OEM BMW exterior door handle release / bowden cable, part number 7259828, is a genuine replacement for the front left or right door. Often called a bowden cable, it connects the handle to the latch mechanism. When the cable breaks, the handle feels loose or fails to open the door. This cable fits numerous 3 Series models equipped with 2.0L and 3.0L engines, including diesel, gas, hybrid, and turbocharged variants.
Specifications
| Fits Vehicle Model | 320i, 320i xDrive, 328d, 328d xDrive, 328i, 328i xDrive, 330e, 330i, 330i xDrive, 335i, 335i xDrive, 340i, 340i xDrive, ActiveHybrid 3, M3 |
| Fits Vehicle Make | BMW |
| OEM Part No | 51-21-7-259-828 (51217259828) |
| Side | Front, Left, Right |
| Category | Doors |
Compatible Vehicles
Fits 68 vehicle configurations across 1 make, 2012-2018.
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| Year | Make | Model | Trim | Engine | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | BMW | 335i | Sedan | 3.0L l6 Turbo | |
| 2013 | BMW | 335i | Sedan | 3.0L l6 Turbo | |
| 2012 | BMW | 335i | Sedan | 3.0L l6 Turbo | |
| 2014 | BMW | 335i xDrive | Sedan | 3.0L l6 Turbo | |
| 2016 | BMW | 328i xDrive | Sedan | 2.0L l4 Turbo | With N26 SULEV Engine |
| 2016 | BMW | 328i | Sedan | 2.0L l4 Turbo | |
| 2017 | BMW | 328d xDrive | Sedan | 2.0L l4 Diesel Turbo | |
| 2016 | BMW | 328d xDrive | Sedan | 2.0L l4 Diesel Turbo | |
| 2018 | BMW | 328d xDrive | Sedan | 2.0L l4 Diesel Turbo | |
| 2016 | BMW | 328d | Sedan | 2.0L l4 Diesel Turbo | |
| 2017 | BMW | 328d | Sedan | 2.0L l4 Diesel Turbo | |
| 2018 | BMW | 328d | Sedan | 2.0L l4 Diesel Turbo | |
| 2018 | BMW | 320i xDrive | Sedan | 2.0L l4 Turbo | |
| 2016 | BMW | 320i xDrive | Sedan | 2.0L l4 Turbo | |
| 2017 | BMW | 320i xDrive | Sedan | 2.0L l4 Turbo | |
| 2016 | BMW | 320i | Sedan | 2.0L l4 Turbo | |
| 2017 | BMW | 320i | Sedan | 2.0L l4 Turbo | |
| 2018 | BMW | 320i | Sedan | 2.0L l4 Turbo | |
| 2018 | BMW | 330i | Sedan | 2.0L l4 Turbo | |
| 2017 | BMW | 330i | Sedan | 2.0L l4 Turbo | |
| 2016 | BMW | 328i xDrive | Wagon | 2.0L l4 Turbo | |
| 2016 | BMW | 328d xDrive | Wagon | 2.0L l4 Diesel Turbo | |
| 2018 | BMW | 328d xDrive | Wagon | 2.0L l4 Diesel Turbo | |
| 2017 | BMW | 328d xDrive | Wagon | 2.0L l4 Diesel Turbo | |
| 2014 | BMW | 328i xDrive | Wagon | 2.0L l4 Turbo | |
| 2015 | BMW | 328i xDrive | Wagon | 2.0L l4 Turbo | |
| 2014 | BMW | 328d xDrive | Wagon | 2.0L l4 Diesel Turbo | |
| 2015 | BMW | 328d xDrive | Wagon | 2.0L l4 Diesel Turbo | |
| 2018 | BMW | M3 | Sedan | 3.0L l6 Turbo | |
| 2016 | BMW | M3 | Sedan | 3.0L l6 Turbo | |
| 2017 | BMW | M3 | Sedan | 3.0L l6 Turbo | |
| 2015 | BMW | M3 | Sedan | 3.0L l6 Turbo | |
| 2017 | BMW | 340i xDrive | Sedan | 3.0L l6 Turbo | |
| 2018 | BMW | 340i xDrive | Sedan | 3.0L l6 Turbo | |
| 2016 | BMW | 340i xDrive | Sedan | 3.0L l6 Turbo | |
| 2018 | BMW | 340i | Sedan | 3.0L l6 Turbo | |
| 2016 | BMW | 340i | Sedan | 3.0L l6 Turbo | |
| 2017 | BMW | 340i | Sedan | 3.0L l6 Turbo | |
| 2017 | BMW | 330i xDrive | Sedan | 2.0L l4 Turbo | |
| 2018 | BMW | 330i xDrive | Sedan | 2.0L l4 Turbo | |
| 2015 | BMW | 335i xDrive | Sedan | 3.0L l6 Turbo | |
| 2017 | BMW | 330i xDrive | Wagon | 2.0L l4 Turbo | |
| 2013 | BMW | 335i xDrive | Sedan | 3.0L l6 Turbo | |
| 2012 | BMW | 328i | Sedan | 2.0L l4 Turbo | |
| 2015 | BMW | 328i | Sedan | 2.0L l4 Turbo | |
| 2014 | BMW | 328i | Sedan | 2.0L l4 Turbo | |
| 2013 | BMW | 328i | Sedan | 2.0L l4 Turbo | |
| 2015 | BMW | 328d xDrive | Sedan | 2.0L l4 Diesel Turbo | |
| 2014 | BMW | 328d xDrive | Sedan | 2.0L l4 Diesel Turbo | |
| 2014 | BMW | 328d | Sedan | 2.0L l4 Diesel Turbo | |
| 2015 | BMW | 328d | Sedan | 2.0L l4 Diesel Turbo | |
| 2014 | BMW | 320i xDrive | Sedan | 2.0L l4 Turbo | |
| 2013 | BMW | 320i xDrive | Sedan | 2.0L l4 Turbo | |
| 2015 | BMW | 320i xDrive | Sedan | 2.0L l4 Turbo | |
| 2015 | BMW | 320i | Sedan | 2.0L l4 Turbo | |
| 2014 | BMW | 320i | Sedan | 2.0L l4 Turbo | |
| 2013 | BMW | 320i | Sedan | 2.0L l4 Turbo | |
| 2018 | BMW | 330i xDrive | Wagon | 2.0L l4 Turbo | |
| 2014 | BMW | 328i xDrive | Sedan | 2.0L l4 Turbo | |
| 2013 | BMW | 328i xDrive | Sedan | 2.0L l4 Turbo | |
| 2015 | BMW | 328i xDrive | Sedan | 2.0L l4 Turbo | |
| 2015 | BMW | 335i | Sedan | 3.0L l6 Turbo | |
| 2016 | BMW | 330e | Sedan | 2.0L l4 Turbo | |
| 2018 | BMW | 330e | Sedan | 2.0L l4 Turbo | |
| 2017 | BMW | 330e | Sedan | 2.0L l4 Turbo | |
| 2014 | BMW | ActiveHybrid 3 | Sedan | 3.0L l6 Turbo | |
| 2013 | BMW | ActiveHybrid 3 | Sedan | 3.0L l6 Turbo | |
| 2015 | BMW | ActiveHybrid 3 | Sedan | 3.0L l6 Turbo |