BMW E87 Door Heated Wing Mirror Right O/S Driver Side 3 Pins 7189852

BMW E87 Door Heated Wing Mirror Right O/S Driver Side 3 Pins is an original body component designed for the driver's side, specifically engineered for the 1 Series E87. The heated mirror surface supports safe visibility in rain and low temperatures, while the design, matched to factory mounting points, facilitates easy installation. This is a solution for users who expect a robust, factory-compliant component instead of universal replacements.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: RHD-7189852-3PIN1
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7189852
• Substitutable numbers: 7189852, 51167189852, 7157168, 51167157168
• Location on the vehicle: Right
• Part type: Standard Mirror Assembly
• Category: Mirror Assemblies

Purpose and fitment for BMW E87

The presented mirror belongs to the Wing Mirrors category and is intended for the right side of the vehicle, i.e., the driver's side in right-hand drive versions. The construction is consistent with the factory body geometry of the BMW 1 Series E87, which allows for maintaining the car's original side line and the correct viewing angle.

The element is equipped with a three-pin connector, which facilitates integration with the vehicle's electrical system, ensuring the correct operation of the heating and control functions in accordance with the car's configuration.

Functionality of the heated mirror

Heating the mirror surface reduces fogging and frost accumulation, which improves visibility in difficult weather conditions. Thanks to this, the driver obtains a clear field of vision faster after starting the vehicle, without the need for manual glass cleaning.

The stable mirror housing supports the proper maintenance of the set angle, which is important at higher speeds and during frequent lane changes. This is particularly important in daily operation, as the mirror is one of the basic elements of the passive safety system.

Characteristics of the used component

As a used part, the mirror comes from vehicle dismantling and represents an attractive cost alternative to new components. Such elements are often chosen for post-accident repairs, visual body corrections, or restoring a car to a state close to factory condition after years of operation.

Choosing an original used mirror allows for maintaining stylistic consistency with other body elements while simultaneously limiting expenses related to vehicle service and renovation.

Application in BMW renovation and modernization

The heated right mirror for the BMW E87 will work well both for standard replacement of a damaged element and in projects of gradual car renovation. It can be used in scenarios where the owner strives to improve driving comfort in winter or restore the full functionality of exterior equipment.

If you want to better plan the refreshing of your car from the 1998–2012 period and utilize the potential of dismantled parts, it is worth checking the practical tips included in the article The second life of a youngtimer – how used car parts rejuvenate cars from the 1998–2012 model years, where, among other things, scenarios for modernizing BMW models are described.

Expanding work in the mirror area

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the side visibility zone in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as mirror glass, complete housings, or covers in various finishes, check the available parts in the BMW Wing Mirrors category.