Let`s make sure you are clear on what this listing offers, exactly.
Basically
This listing offers a door opening mechanism, interior (illuminated).
Driver or Passenger Side
The part being offered here is for the driver side in the context of the US market.
Fitment
The part being offered here is expected to fit
a BMW 7 Series, 3rd generation. Another name for this model series or body style is E38.
For the US market, the part being offered here does not fit the entire model series range. Please see the fitment chart.
This part does not fit all of the years for this model series. It only fits: 1999, 2000, and 2001.
This part fits all of the body styles for this model series: 4-Door but only for the years indicated.
This part fits all of the model names for this model series: 740i, 740iL, and 750iL but only for the years indicated.
Part Number
The part number officially assigned for this part is 51218239475. The parts literature sometimes shows the first four digits of the part number separate from the last seven digits, like this: 5121 8239475. Sometimes they use periods and dashes in the part number; sometimes not.
Pictures
The pictures you see on this listing might be of the actual part(s) you would be buying, or it might not be, due to how multi-item listings work.
Not Included
The listing specifically does not include: Wiring. Light bulb
Quality
The part we are offering here is a used but genuine BMW part. It was most likely original equipment (OE) installed at the factory when the car was manufactured. The company who supplied this part is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM).