Cover Wing Mirror BMW E90 E91 LCI Right Cap O/S Montegoblau Blue Metallic A51

Cover Wing Mirror BMW E90 E91 LCI Right Cap O/S Montegoblau Blue Metallic A51 is an original component from the External Mirrors group, designed for the right side of the bodywork in facelifted BMW 3 Series models. Finished in Montegoblau Metallic - A51, it allows you to maintain visual consistency with the factory paintwork and restore the aesthetics of the vehicle's side profile following damage or wear of the previous cover.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 0036828-MTB1
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 0036828
• Substitutable numbers: 51160036828, 0036828, EM
• Location on the vehicle: Right
• Color: Montegoblau Metallic - A51
• Category: Mirror Assemblies

Technical characteristics and purpose

The presented cover is an external component of the right-hand mirror, responsible for protecting the internal adjustment mechanism and the mirror glass from weather conditions and minor mechanical damage. The design is tailored to the facelifted (LCI) E90/E91 generation, ensuring proper geometry, the correct edge profile, and compatibility with the standard mirror mounting in these models.

Its placement on the right side of the vehicle allows for a precise recreation of the factory mirror layout without the need for modifications or adaptations. As a result, this component can be used both for standard replacement of a damaged housing and for post-accident repairs, where maintaining the correct body line is crucial.

Montegoblau Metallic - A51 color and visual aspect

The Montegoblau Metallic - A51 color is a distinctive metallic shade of blue used by BMW, which gives the bodywork a dynamic, modern look. Using a cover in this specific color allows you to reduce or completely eliminate the need for additional painting, provided that the other body elements are maintained in the same paint code.

A well-matched mirror cover contributes to the visual consistency of the entire side zone of the vehicle – from the pillars, through the doors, to the fenders. Replacing a damaged or heavily scratched housing with a component in the correct color improves the aesthetic perception of the car, which is important both in daily use and in the event of a potential vehicle resale.

Used condition and benefits of choosing OEM parts

The item is offered in used condition, which in practice represents a favorable compromise between purchase cost and maintaining the manufacturer's original specifications. The cover comes from dismantling, which ensures it retains the factory fit for the mirror and the proper material quality typical of BMW components.

Choosing a used cover from the External Mirrors group allows you to reduce expenses while maintaining compliance with the factory body line and original surface finish. This is a particularly beneficial solution for maintenance repairs, where both economic and technical aspects are important.

Practical application and installation

The mirror housing cover is designed for installation in place of the factory component, using the standard mounting points of the external mirror. Thanks to this, the replacement process can be carried out in an orderly manner, without the need for non-factory mounting solutions.

In practice, the part will prove useful in situations such as:

• replacement after a collision or parking scrape,
• visual repair of the vehicle before sale,
• replacing a missing component after mirror disassembly.

Proper fitment for the specific facelifted BMW 3 Series generation minimizes the risk of installation issues and leaks around the mirror area.

Expanding repairs in the BMW mirror area

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the side zone in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as housings, glass inserts, or complete modules, check out the available parts in the BMW External Mirrors category.

Additional technical support

When selecting body components such as mirrors or their housings, it is often helpful to understand the general principles of selecting used parts and the benefits of using them. In the broader context of vehicle repairs, it is worth reading an expert guide on used mechanical components – you can find it in the article Why it is worth buying used gearboxes and engines – facts instead of myths, which discusses, among other things, the importance of OEM numbers and component selection procedures.