{"product_id":"genuine-bmw-e12-left-front-exterior-door-handle-base-nos-51211808805","title":"Genuine BMW E12 Left Front Exterior Door Handle Base – NOS – 51211808805","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenuine BMW New Old Stock base mechanism for the left-front exterior door handle fitted to the BMW 5 Series E12.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis mechanism is mounted behind the exterior chrome door handle and forms its mounting and operating base. It includes the original spring-loaded mechanism shown in the photographs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe exterior chrome handle, lock cylinder and connecting rods are separate components and are not included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct: Exterior door-handle base\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlternative description: Door-handle backing mechanism\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufacturer: Genuine BMW\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBMW part number: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e51211808805\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFormatted BMW number: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e51 21 1 808 805\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eShort reference number: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1808805\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstallation position: Front left door\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSide: Physical left-hand side\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBMW diagram position: 5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial: Zinc-plated steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: New Old Stock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuantity supplied: One\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn left-hand-drive vehicles, this is normally the driver’s side. On right-hand-drive vehicles, it is normally the passenger side.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVehicle compatibility\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for the BMW 5 Series E12, including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBMW 518\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBMW 518i\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBMW 520\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBMW 520i\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBMW 525\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBMW 528\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBMW 528i\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBMW 530i\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBMW 535i\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBMW M535i\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdditional market-specific E12 versions using the corresponding exterior door-handle system\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe classic BMW parts catalogue lists this component for the E12 model range.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlways verify the BMW part number, installation side, mounting points and existing door-handle mechanism before ordering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBMW and associated part numbers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e51211808805\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Left-front exterior door-handle base\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e51 21 1 808 805\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Formatted BMW catalogue number\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1808805\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Short BMW reference number\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e51211808806\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Corresponding right-front door-handle base; not included\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e51211808440\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Exterior chrome door handle; not included\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e51216742120\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Associated distance rubber; not included\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBMW part number 51211808805 has been discontinued and is becoming increasingly difficult to find as a genuine unused component.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenuine BMW New Old Stock item that has never been installed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDue to its age and long-term storage, the following may be present:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStorage dust and cosmetic marks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiscolouration of the original zinc-plated finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight surface oxidation on the spring and moving components\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDried or aged factory lubricant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAgeing, tearing and staining of the original paper label and packaging\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe spring-loaded mechanism has not been function-tested. It should be inspected, cleaned and lubricated before installation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupplied exactly as shown in the photographs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncluded\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne genuine BMW left-front door-handle base\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal spring-loaded mechanism\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAttached operating lever and mounting plate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal paper identification label and packaging shown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe exterior chrome handle, lock cylinder, connecting rods, clips, rubber spacers, mounting hardware and right-hand mechanism are not included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstallation recommendation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBefore installation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConfirm that the vehicle is a BMW E12\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVerify that the left-front mechanism is required\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompare all mounting holes and lever positions with the original part\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInspect the spring, pivot and operating lever\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRemove old grease and storage contamination\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLubricate the moving components with a suitable door-lock lubricant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInspect the connecting rods, clips and rubber spacers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCheck that the exterior handle moves freely after installation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTest the door opening and locking functions before closing the door completely\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstallation should preferably be performed by someone familiar with classic BMW door and locking mechanisms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage location:\u003c\/strong\u003e 202\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tayushi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57474366669175,"sku":null,"price":49.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0968\/3704\/2551\/files\/BAD36AB5-FA0E-4123-974E-139E60AFCEA9_1_105_c.jpg?v=1789894662","url":"https:\/\/www.tayushi.com\/nl\/products\/genuine-bmw-e12-left-front-exterior-door-handle-base-nos-51211808805","provider":"Tayushi","version":"1.0","type":"link"}