Original BMW Hood Release Handle for BMW 1 Series, 3 Series, 6 Series, M3, M6, and X1 (2006–2019)

Made in Germany, the Original BMW hood release handle 51-23-7-058-117 is the cabin-side lever that operates the hood release mechanism on E82 and E88 1 Series, E90, E91, E92, and E93 3 Series, E84 X1, and F06, F12, and F13 6 Series models from 2006 to 2019. BMW calls it the lever for engine hood mechanism, and its parts data shows production beginning in May 2004. The handle weighs 26 g (0.92 oz) and is sold individually. This particular handle is known to be failure-prone and usually splits where it engages the hood release mechanism. A hood release handle sits inside the cabin and pulls the cable that frees the hood latch, so a broken handle can leave the hood shut with no way to open it from the driver's seat.

Original BMW Parts carry a 24-month parts warranty.

One part number serves a wide range of BMWs from this period. BMW's parts data places it on the 1 Series E82 and E88 convertible, all four 3 Series bodies (E90, E91, E92, and E93) before and after their facelifts, the E84 X1, and the F06 Gran Coupe, F12, and F13 6 Series, again including facelifted cars. Engines covered include the four-cylinder N20, the six-cylinder N51, N52, N54, and N55, the M57N2 diesel in the 335d, the N63 and N63N V8s in the 650i and Alpina B6, the S65 V8 in the M3, and the S63N in the M6. The 1 Series M Coupe, with its N54T engine, uses it as well.

Technical Details

• Manufacturer: BMW (Original BMW part)
• Part number: 51-23-7-058-117
• BMW part name: lever for engine hood mechanism
• Weight: 26 g (0.92 oz)
• Sold as: one piece
• Production start: May 2004
• Country of manufacture: Germany
• Warranty: 24-month Original BMW parts warranty

Common Questions

Why does my hood release handle feel loose?
A loose or wobbly handle that does not return to its resting position after a pull points to trouble with the handle, the cable, or the latch mechanism.

Will a new handle fix a hood that will not open?
Only if the handle is at fault. A hood that stays shut after a pull, or a handle that feels stuck, can also come from a broken cable or a jammed or corroded latch.

PMB ships Original BMW body hardware for E9x, F-series, and E84 owners.

Fitment & Compatibility

Confirm your model year and submodel against the table below before ordering. With over 20 years of parts and fitment experience, PMB Performance can match this to your VIN.