BMW 1 E81 E82 E88 Power Fold Right Wing Mirror O/S Black Sapphire Metallic 475

BMW 1 E81 E82 E88 Power Fold Right Wing Mirror O/S Black Sapphire Metallic is an original body component designed for precise replacement on the driver's side for right-hand drive versions. This used BMW component ensures factory-fit quality, maintaining stylistic consistency and proper visibility geometry.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: rhd-7185374-BS
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7185374
• Substitutable numbers: 51167185374, 7185374
• Location on the vehicle: Right
• Color: Black Sapphire Metallic - 475
• Category: Mirror Assemblies

Purpose and compatibility for BMW 1 Series

The presented mirror is dedicated to BMW 1 E81, E82, E88 models, ensuring compatibility with the factory body line and the correct door profile on the right side of the vehicle. The design, intended for exterior mounting, provides the appropriate viewing angle and stability at higher speeds without the need for body modifications.

As an item from the Exterior Mirrors category, this part is designed to work with factory BMW electrical harnesses, which facilitates integration with the vehicle's existing installation and reduces the risk of compatibility issues.

Functionality: power folding and ergonomics

The mirror is equipped with a power-folding function, which increases convenience in urban conditions and when parking in tight spaces. Remote folding reduces the risk of mechanical damage while maintaining full functionality of the mirror glass adjustment from inside the vehicle.

The housing geometry was developed by BMW to ensure stable airflow around the body, which translates into reduced noise and vibrations transmitted to the cabin. As a result, the mirror supports acoustic comfort and image clarity in the glass while driving at higher speeds.

Black Sapphire Metallic – 475 finish

The mirror housing is factory-finished in Black Sapphire Metallic – 475, characteristic of the BMW palette. The metallic black ensures consistency with the original body paint in this shade, which in many cases allows for avoiding additional painting after installation.

Choosing the right color is not only aesthetically important but also practical – maintaining a uniform paint coating limits the need for additional bodywork and painting, and speeds up the process of restoring the vehicle to full visual condition after a collision or localized damage.

Condition, origin, and benefits of using BMW parts

The item comes from the BMW range and is a used part, meaning it retains factory mounting geometry and compliance with the manufacturer's original standards. In practice, this translates into a secure fit with the door, proper seal adhesion, and correct operation of the folding mechanism after proper connection.

Using an original exterior mirror instead of a damaged component allows for maintaining the structural integrity of the body and preserving the safety and visibility parameters intended by the manufacturer. This is a particularly beneficial solution for post-accident repairs, where both correct function and visual consistency with the rest of the vehicle are essential.

Support with selection and knowledge 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 housings, glass inserts, or complete sets with mounts, check the available parts in the BMW Exterior Mirrors category.

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