2012-2018 BMW Interior Door Handle Release / Bowden Cable Front, Left, Right 51217259827
OEM Part #: 51-21-7-259-827 (51217259827)
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Donor2016 BMW 320i · 2.0L
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This genuine BMW Interior Door Handle Release / Bowden Cable (OEM 7259827, also supersedes 51217259827) is a used OEM part for the front doors of select 3 Series models. The bowden cable mechanically links the interior handle to the door latch; a stretched or snapped cable can make the handle feel loose or fail to open the door. Fits BMW 320i through 340i, M3, and hybrid variants with 2.0L and 3.0L turbocharged engines.
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 | 51-21-7-259-827 (51217259827) |
| Compatible OEM Part No | 51-21-7-259-827 |
| Side | Front, Left, Right |
| Category | Door Parts |
Compatible Vehicles
Fits 68 vehicle configurations across 1 make, 2012-2018.
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| Year | Make | Model | Trim | Engine | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| 2017 | BMW | 340i | Sedan | 3.0L l6 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 | 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 | |
| 2014 | BMW | 335i | Sedan | 3.0L l6 Turbo | |
| 2013 | 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 |