BMW F06 Rear Door Lock System Latch Left N/S Soft Close Door Lock Catch 7276321

BMW F06 Rear Left Door Lock with Soft Close is an original part from the Locks and Latches category, designed for the rear left door panel of the BMW F06 series. It enables the comfort closing function, ensuring smooth, quiet, and secure door locking with a gentle push. Thanks to its factory OEM design, the lock integrates seamlessly with the vehicle's original wiring, maintaining full functionality of the soft close system.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7276321
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7276321
• Substitutable numbers: 7276321, 51227276321
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Left
• Category: Exterior Locks & Lock Hardware

Purpose and Function of the Rear Left Door Lock

The presented lock is specifically designed for installation on the rear left door of the BMW F06, meaning the rear part of the body on the driver's side. It is responsible for the mechanical locking of the door panel, its interaction with the handle, linkages, and the vehicle's electrical system, as well as operating the soft close function.

This component integrates the locking mechanism and the door closing module within a single housing, allowing for:

• secure door locking with minimal closing effort,
• automatic pulling of the door panel to its final position,
• stable maintenance of the door in the closed position while driving.

Construction and Integration with the Soft Close System

The rear left door lock with soft close function in the BMW F06 utilizes an internal closing assist mechanism. Upon detecting a partially closed door, it takes over the door panel's movement and pulls it to the final position. This solution enhances the vehicle's user comfort, especially in urban conditions and with frequent opening and closing of the rear doors.

Thanks to its OEM construction, the lock is designed to work with:

• factory exterior and interior door handles,
• original door linkages and guides,
• the electrical system responsible for controlling the central locking and the soft close function.

Benefits of Using an Original BMW Lock

Choosing an original BMW door lock with the soft close function ensures consistency within the vehicle's body and electronics system. This component provides:

• precise fit for the rear left door panel in the BMW F06,
• proper integration with the central locking and comfort closing system,
• accurate operating characteristics of the locking mechanism, in line with the manufacturer's original specifications.

As part of the Locks and Latches category, this lock is a crucial element of the passive safety system, contributing to stable door closure and passenger protection while driving.

Condition, Installation, and Service Application

The item is offered as a used rear left door lock with soft close function, representing a cost-effective service solution for BMW F06 vehicle repairs. It allows for the replacement of a damaged or worn lock without altering the door's structure, while maintaining the factory installation concept.

In workshop practice, this type of lock is used, among other situations, when:

• the door does not close properly or requires excessive force to close,
• the soft close function stops working or operates erratically,
• there are issues with locking or unlocking the rear left door panel.

Related BMW Locks and Latches

If you are upgrading the locking system in your BMW and, in addition to the rear left lock with closing assist, you also need other components responsible for door locking and closing to the same quality standard, check the available parts in the BMW Locks and Latches category.

More About Using Used Parts in BMW

If you are planning a more extensive restoration or refresh of your BMW from the youngtimer era and want to better understand how to effectively utilize components like soft close door locks, it is worth reading the guide: Second Life for Youngtimers – How Used Car Parts Revitalize Cars from 1998–2012.