BMW 3 E90 E91 M Sport High Gloss Heated Right O/S Wing Mirror Carbon Black

BMW 3 E90 E91 M Sport High Gloss Heated Right O/S Wing Mirror Carbon Black is an original body component designed for 3 Series models, ensuring a consistent look with the M Sport line and factory Shadow Line styling. Featuring Carbonschwarz Metallic - 416 paint and integrated heating, this mirror combines aesthetics with functionality for daily use.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: rhd-8046428-CAR3
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 8046428
• Substitutable numbers: 51168046428, 8046428, 51167906968, 7906968, Shadow Line, Glanzschwarz, Heated, Carbonschwarz, ŁS
• Location on the vehicle: Right
• Color: Carbonschwarz Metallic - 416
• Category: Mirror Assemblies

Purpose and fitment for the BMW 3 Series

The presented mirror belongs to the Wing Mirrors category and is designed as a right-hand side body component, compatible with the factory geometry of the BMW 3 Series E90/E91 generation with the M Sport package. The housing construction and mounting method are adapted to the original mounting points, which facilitates the replacement of a damaged part without the need for bodywork modifications.

As a BMW brand part, the mirror maintains the proper proportions, shape, and lines characteristic of the M Sport version, which allows for maintaining a consistent appearance of the vehicle's side after repair or upgrade.

High Gloss finish and Carbonschwarz Metallic color

The mirror housing is finished in a High Gloss style, corresponding to the factory Shadow Line / Glanzschwarz lines used in sporty BMW variants. This type of surface emphasizes the dynamic character of the car, blending well with tinted windows, gloss window trim, and other M Sport styling elements.

The Carbonschwarz Metallic - 416 color ensures compatibility with the factory BMW paint palette, which is essential for post-accident repairs and maintaining a uniform body color. The metallic paint structure improves light reflection and visually enhances the quality of the vehicle's side area finish.

Functionality and user comfort

The mirror is equipped with a heating function, which significantly improves visibility in rain, snow, and low-temperature conditions. The heated working surface reduces fogging and frost accumulation, shortening the time needed to prepare the car for driving and increasing safety when traveling in difficult weather conditions.

As an OEM part, the mirror is adapted to work with the factory BMW electrical system, which facilitates installation and allows for maintaining full functionality of the adjustment and heating systems on the right side.

Condition, application, and benefits of choosing a used OEM part

The item comes from the group of used original BMW parts, which means maintaining factory specifications, geometry, and material quality while reducing repair costs compared to new components. This type of mirror is suitable for both post-accident repairs and replacing a worn or damaged service component.

Choosing a used OEM mirror allows you to:

• maintain the original appearance of the BMW 3 Series side body,
• preserve compatibility with factory electrical systems and M Sport equipment,
• reduce service costs while maintaining high manufacturing quality.

Selection support and repair expansion

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the side body area of your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as right-hand housings, complete glass inserts, or additional adjustment modules, check the available parts in the BMW Wing Mirrors category.

To better plan your service and shorten the car's downtime in the workshop, it is worth checking out our guide on the impact of used OEM part availability on repair speed – this is discussed in detail in the article Availability of car parts off-the-shelf vs. repair time – how do used OEM parts shorten workshop stays?.