£BMW 1 Series E87 1 Cover Cap Casing Left Wing Mirror N/S Le Mans Blau Blue 381

£BMW 1 Series E87 1 Cover Cap Casing Left Wing Mirror N/S Le Mans Blau Blue in Le Mans Blau Metallic is a practical body component that allows you to aesthetically and technically replace a damaged or missing driver-side mirror cover. This used original BMW part ensures a proper fit to the mirror structure and a consistent look with the factory body paint in the Le Mans Blau Metallic - 381 shade.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: P0032681-LMB1
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 0032681
• Substitutable numbers: 0032681, 51160032681, 3330437, EM
• Location on the vehicle: Left
• Color: Le Mans Blau Metallic - 381
• Category: Mirror Assemblies

Purpose and fitment

The presented cover is designed for the left exterior mirror on the BMW 1 Series E87, on the driver's side. The component serves as the outer casing for the mirror housing, protecting the adjustment mechanism and the mirror glass from external factors. Thanks to its design, which complies with the factory BMW standard, the cover maintains the correct geometry and body lines, facilitating installation and ensuring a stable fit on the mirror.

Color and Le Mans Blau Metallic finish

The Le Mans Blau Metallic - 381 color is a distinctive, dynamic shade of metallic blue paint, often found on sport-configured BMW 1 Series models. Using the original color allows you to maintain visual consistency across the side of the vehicle without the need for additional painting to match the factory shade. The metallic finish blends well with the E87 body lines, highlighting the characteristic styling of this model.

Characteristics of the used component

The mirror cover comes from the secondary market, which means it is a used part. Such components are frequently chosen for post-accident and maintenance repairs when the priority is to maintain the original BMW construction at a reasonable cost. A used cover allows for:

• maintaining the factory shape and fit to the mirror housing,
• reducing painting work due to the color match with the factory shade,
• efficient replacement of a damaged or cracked casing without interfering with the mirror mechanism.

Use in body repairs

Replacing just the mirror cover is often sufficient for typical parking damage, scratches, or cracks in the housing. Using an original cover in Le Mans Blau Metallic allows you to minimize the scope of body and paint repairs, focusing solely on the mirror area. This solution is particularly beneficial for local repairs where both aesthetics and turnaround time are important.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the side area and mirrors on your BMW and need other parts from the same group, such as housings, glass, or complete mirror sets, check out the available parts in the BMW Exterior Mirrors category.

Technical support and part selection

When selecting a mirror cover for the BMW 1 Series E87, it is crucial to pay attention to the mounting side, body type, and paint color. In case of doubt, it is worth comparing the shape and mounting points with the currently installed mirror to ensure that the component will work correctly with the existing housing and adjustment mechanism. For users interested in a broader range of knowledge about safely choosing parts from the secondary market, especially in the area of critical vehicle systems, the guide article Second-hand braking system: how to safely choose discs, calipers, and ABS? may be helpful, as it demonstrates good practices when purchasing used components.

Summary

£BMW 1 Series E87 1 Cover Cap Casing Left Wing Mirror N/S Le Mans Blau Blue is a functional choice for side body repairs when only the outer mirror housing has been damaged. This used, original component allows you to maintain a consistent vehicle appearance, limit the scope of painting work, and restore full functionality to the driver-side mirror, while remaining in line with the factory BMW styling.