BMW F40 G20 G30 Door Handle Front Rear Left N/S Portimao Blue C31 9491457

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

BMW F40 G20 G30 Door Handle Front Rear Left N/S Portimao Blue C31 is an original component from the Door handles group, designed for installation on the left side of the vehicle body in the front or rear door area. Finished in an elegant Portimao Blue - C31 shade, this handle ensures a consistent body appearance and factory-fit alignment with the BMW body lines.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 9491457-BST
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 9491457
• Substitutable numbers: 9491457, 51219491457
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Rear, Left
• Color: Bluestone Metallic - C2Y
• Category: Door Handles

Purpose and BMW body fitment

The presented handle is designed for BMW F40, G20, and G30 series models, with installation on the left side of the vehicle in the front or rear door area. Thanks to a design compliant with BMW factory standards, proper alignment with the door panel, correct handle geometry, and compatibility with standard lock mechanisms and linkages are maintained.

The placement on the vehicle covering the front and rear on the left side facilitates the selection of the part for accident repairs, bodywork and paint corrections, or when replacing a worn handle during standard maintenance.

Color scheme Portimao Blue - C31

The finish in Portimao Blue - C31 ensures consistency with the factory BMW paint palette, which is particularly important for precise body repairs. The metallic coating works well with the original body paint, minimizing shade differences visible in daylight and artificial light.

This color configuration allows for the aesthetic restoration of the vehicle's side profile without the need for additional painting of the entire component, provided the condition of the coating is acceptable in the context of the remaining body panels.

Technical characteristics and installation

The handle belongs to the Door handles group, meaning it has been developed to work with standard BMW locks, cylinders, and door opening mechanisms. The design provides for installation at factory mounting points, which facilitates workshop work and shortens the component replacement time.

As a part from disassembly, the handle retains its geometry and mounting layout consistent with the manufacturer's original design. This facilitates plug-in installation in place of the damaged component, without the need for modifying the door panel or additional fitting of the handles.

Used condition and service application

The item is offered in used condition, making it a reasonable choice for economic repairs where the priority is combining functionality with cost control. This type of handle will work well for both accident repairs and replacing a worn-out component, while maintaining the original character of the vehicle.

Choosing an original, used door handle allows you to maintain stylistic consistency with other body elements while reducing expenses compared to purchasing a new part.

Door area expansion and additional resources

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the door area in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as external handles, covers, or additional trim elements, check out the available parts in the BMW Door handles category.

For those considering broader vehicle modifications using aftermarket components, practical tips on selection and safe installation can be found in the article Tuning with used parts – how to gain performance without spending a fortune, which discusses the approach to tuning using proven, used components.