Genuine OEM BMW E36 Front Left / Driver Side Exterior Door Handle with Lock & 2 Keys


BMW Part Number: 51218199923 / 51-21-8-199-923

Casting Marking: 51.21-1960 801


Genuine BMW OEM replacement exterior door handle assembly for the FRONT LEFT / DRIVER SIDE of U.S. left-hand-drive BMW E36 models.


Includes the complete handle/carrier assembly shown, lock cylinder, two matching Genuine BMW keys, original key/barcode tag, and electrical wiring with white 2-pin connector and brown wires.


BMW part 51218199923 is identified by BimmerWorld as “Exterior Door Handle with Lock & Key - Front Left - E36” and is now discontinued by BMW / no longer available new.


FITMENT listed by BimmerWorld:


* E36 318i M42 / M44

* E36 318ic M42 / M44

* E36 318is M42 / M44

* E36 323ic / 323is

* E36 325i / 325ic / 325is

* E36 328i / 328ic / 328is

* E36 M3 (1995)

* E36 M3 (1996-1999)

* E36/5 318ti M42 / M44


FRONT LEFT = DRIVER SIDE on U.S./left-hand-drive vehicles.


CONDITION NOTE: The plastic sleeve/bushing on the door-handle linkage arm has a crack, as shown in the photos. Item has been in storage and shows some dust. Please review all photos carefully for exact condition.


IMPORTANT FITMENT NOTE: The carrier itself is marked 51.21-1960 801, and similar BMW handle carriers can be found with different electrical switch/connector configurations. This assembly has the white 2-pin connector with brown wiring as pictured. Please compare the part number, connector, wiring, mounting points and photographs with your original assembly before purchasing.


You will receive the actual Genuine BMW handle assembly, lock cylinder, two keys and tag pictured.


Genuine BMW OEM — not an aftermarket reproduction.