Vemo V20-85-0071 Door Lock Actuator Motor - Front Left

BMW and MINI Front Left Door Lock Actuator

This VEMO door lock actuator motor is a direct-fit body component for the front left door on select BMW and MINI models. Built to match OE reference 51217281931, it supports secure latch operation and consistent door locking performance.

Key Features

• Brand: Vemo, VEMO line
• Part number: V20-85-0071
• Door lock actuator motor for the front left position
• OE reference: 51217281931
• Dimensions: 208 mm length, 135.8 mm width, 108.6 mm height
• Weight: 0.798 kg
• Cross-reference: URO 51217281931

Detailed Description

VEMO V20-85-0071 is a front left door lock actuator motor for BMW i3, BMW X1, BMW X2, BMW X5, BMW X6, and MINI Cooper applications listed below. The VEMO product line focuses on OE-style replacement parts for body and door systems, and this actuator is specified for vehicles using OE number 51217281931. It is listed for select BMW i3 and i3s models, including range extender variants, as well as BMW 740e xDrive, 740i, 750i, M760i, and related models that do not use Soft-Close-Automatic doors [S323A].

Fitment

• Fits 2018-2020 BMW i3, front left; Grade: Aftermarket; With Range Extender; Engine Designation: XB4; With OE no. 51217281931; VEMO
• Fits 2018-2020 BMW i3, front left; Grade: Aftermarket; Engine Designation: IB1; With OE no. 51217281931; VEMO
• Fits 2014-2016 BMW i3, front left; Grade: Aftermarket; Engine Designation: IB1; With OE no. 51217281931; VEMO
• Fits 2018-2020 BMW i3s, front left; Grade: Aftermarket; With Range Extender; Engine Designation: XB4; With OE no. 51217281931; VEMO
• Fits 2018-2020 BMW i3s, front left; Grade: Aftermarket; Engine Designation: IB1; With OE no. 51217281931; VEMO
• Fits 2016-2020 BMW X1, front left; Grade: Aftermarket; With OE no. 51217281931; VEMO
• Fits 2018-2020 BMW X2, front left; Grade: Aftermarket; With OE no. 51217281931; VEMO
• Fits 2014-2020 MINI Cooper, front left; Grade: Aftermarket; With OE no. 51217281931; VEMO
• Fits 2020 MINI Cooper, front left; Grade: Aftermarket; Engine Designation: B46; With OE no. 51217281931; VEMO
• Fits 2016-2020 MINI Cooper Clubman, front left; Grade: Aftermarket; With OE no. 51217281931; VEMO
• Fits 2017-2020 MINI Cooper Countryman, front left; Grade: Aftermarket; With OE no. 51217281931; VEMO
• Fits 2017-2019 BMW 740e xDrive, front left; Grade: Aftermarket; Not for vehicles with Soft-Close-Automatic doors [S323A]; With OE no. 51217281931; VEMO
• Fits 2016-2019 BMW 740i, front left; Grade: Aftermarket; Not for vehicles with Soft-Close-Automatic doors [S323A]; With OE no. 51217281931; VEMO
• Fits 2017-2019 BMW 740i xDrive, front left; Grade: Aftermarket; Not for vehicles with Soft-Close-Automatic doors [S323A]; With OE no. 51217281931; VEMO
• Fits 2016-2019 BMW 750i, front left; Grade: Aftermarket; Not for vehicles with Soft-Close-Automatic doors [S323A]; With OE no. 51217281931; VEMO
• Fits 2016-2019 BMW 750i xDrive, front left; Grade: Aftermarket; Not for vehicles with Soft-Close-Automatic doors [S323A]; With OE no. 51217281931; VEMO
• Fits 2017-2019 BMW 750Li xDrive, front left; Grade: Aftermarket; Not for vehicles with Soft-Close-Automatic doors [S323A]; With OE no. 51217281931; VEMO
• Fits 2017-2019 BMW M760i xDrive, front left; Grade: Aftermarket; Not for vehicles with Soft-Close-Automatic doors [S323A]; With OE no. 51217281931; VEMO
• Fits 2017-2019 BMW M760Li xDrive, front left; Grade: Aftermarket; Not for vehicles with Soft-Close-Automatic doors [S323A]; With OE no. 51217281931; VEMO
• Fits 2015-2019 BMW X6, front left; Grade: Aftermarket; With OE no. 51217281931; VEMO
• Fits 2014-2018 BMW X5, front left; Grade: Aftermarket; With OE no. 51217281931; VEMO
• Fits 2017 BMW 740Le xDrive, front left; Grade: Aftermarket; Not for vehicles with Soft-Close-Automatic doors [S323A]; With OE no. 51217281931; VEMO
• Fits 2017 BMW i3, front left; Grade: Aftermarket; With Range Extender; Not for vehicles with Thiefproofing device [S8TGA]; Engine Designation: IB1; With OE no. 51217281931; VEMO
• Fits 2017 BMW i3, front left; Grade: Aftermarket; Not for vehicles with Thiefproofing device [S8TGA]; Engine Designation: IB1; With OE no. 51217281931; VEMO
• Fits 2014-2016 BMW i3, front left; Grade: Aftermarket; With Range Extender; Engine Designation: IB1; With OE no. 51217281931; VEMO

Common Problems This Part Can Address

• Front left door that will not lock or unlock properly
• Intermittent central locking operation at the driver-side front door
• Door latch response issues tied to a worn actuator motor
• Failure to secure the door after key fob or interior switch input
• Noise or sluggish movement from the door lock mechanism

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the OE number 51217281931 and confirm the vehicle’s equipment before ordering, especially on BMW 7 Series models with Soft-Close-Automatic doors [S323A] and BMW i3 models with Thiefproofing device [S8TGA]. Match the front left position exactly and compare the listed dimensions to the original unit during diagnosis. For BMW i3, BMW X1, BMW X2, and MINI Cooper applications, confirm the engine designation and model year shown in the fitment list before installation.

Quality Assurance

VEMO V20-85-0071 is cataloged as an OE-reference replacement for the listed BMW and MINI applications and is identified with the same OE number used by the cross-reference URO 51217281931. The VEMO line is positioned for precise body-system replacement needs where OE matching matters.