Wing Mirror BMW F20 Complete Left N/S Heated High Gloss Without Cover

Wing Mirror BMW F20 Complete Left N/S Heated High Gloss Without Cover is an original body component designed for precise installation on the driver's side. The design with a heated glass function ensures good visibility in difficult weather conditions, while the high gloss finish allows for a consistent look with the vehicle's factory styling once the appropriate cover is attached.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: rhd-7242779-1
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7242779
• Substitutable numbers: 51167242779, 7242779, EM
• Location on the vehicle: Left
• Category: Mirror Assemblies

Purpose and fitment for BMW F20

The presented mirror has been designed as a complete working unit for the BMW F20 series on the left side of the vehicle. This ensures the preservation of factory geometry, the correct adjustment angle, and compatibility with door mounts, which facilitates installation and limits the need for additional modifications.

The absence of an outer cover allows for the use of the existing housing from the car or the fitting of a new one, painted to match the body color. Thanks to this, the component works well both for standard post-accident repairs and for stage-by-stage vehicle restoration.

Construction and functionality of the mirror

The complete mirror includes an adjustment mechanism and glass with a heating function, which enables efficient evaporation and defrosting of the surface at low temperatures. This solution improves driving safety, especially during rain, snow, and morning frosts.

The high gloss finish is consistent with the BMW stylistic line, so after mounting the appropriate cover, the mirror harmoniously fits into the body shape. The construction intended for the left side ensures the proper field of view and compliance with factory settings.

Benefits of using an original exterior mirror

Using an original mirror from the Exterior mirrors series for the BMW F20 allows you to maintain the parameters specified by the vehicle manufacturer. Key advantages include:

• factory fitment to the door and electrical installation on the driver's side,
• preservation of the correct field of view and adjustment ergonomics,
• glass heating function improving visibility in difficult conditions,
• possibility of using the existing cover or fitting a new one to match the body color.

Thanks to this, the component works well both as a replacement for a damaged mirror and when restoring the full functionality of the car after a collision.

Condition, origin, and use in repairs

The mirror comes from vehicle dismantling, which allows for economical repair while maintaining the original BMW specification. This type of component is particularly useful when servicing cars for which new parts are difficult to obtain or cost-ineffective.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the side body area in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as complete mirror modules, inserts, or mounting bases, check the available parts in the BMW Exterior mirrors category.

To better plan the repair of an older model and optimize costs, it is worth reading the guide describing the practical use of dismantled parts – details can be found in the article No parts at the dealership? How to deal with repairing older models using dismantled parts.