BMW 1 Series 1 E81 E82 Heated Left Wing Mirror N/S Black Sapphire Metallic 475

The BMW 1 Series 1 E81 E82 Heated Left Wing Mirror N/S Black Sapphire Metallic in Black Sapphire Metallic is an original body component designed for precise installation on the driver's side. Thanks to its factory-engineered design for BMW, it ensures a perfect fit to the bodywork, maintaining a consistent paint finish and proper operation of the adjustment and heating systems.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: rhd-7268307-BS1
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7268307
• Substitutable numbers: 51167268307, 7268307, 51167208163, 7208163
• Location on the vehicle: Left
• Color: Black Sapphire Metallic - 475
• Category: Mirror Assemblies

Application and fitment for BMW 1 Series 1 E81/E82

The offered mirror is designed for installation on the left side of the body in BMW 1 Series E81/E82 generation models. The design, based on original BMW factory solutions, allows for the preservation of original geometry, correct viewing angles, and compatibility with standard door mounts.

As a result, this component serves as a functional addition to the side visibility system, facilitating maneuvering, lane changes, and blind-spot monitoring during daily use.

Technical features and user comfort

A key feature of this mirror is the integrated heating function, which helps maintain the clarity of the glass surface in low temperatures and high humidity. This reduces the accumulation of fog and frost, improving image clarity during autumn and winter conditions.

The housing is finished in Black Sapphire Metallic, allowing for an aesthetic match to bodywork painted in the same color code. This solution minimizes the need for additional paint work after installation while maintaining the consistent, factory character of the vehicle.

Visual characteristics and body integration

The mirror in Black Sapphire Metallic creates a visually cohesive element of the side body line, especially in vehicles finished in a dark, metallic tone. The shape of the housing is consistent with the styling line of the BMW 1 Series E81/E82, ensuring that the original aerodynamics and proportions of the side body are preserved.

Maintaining the factory color and shape of the housing helps preserve the vehicle's value and facilitates potential future resale, as the car does not lose its visual consistency after the repair of a side component.

Condition of the item and benefits of choosing used parts

The presented mirror belongs to the Wing mirrors group and is offered as a used part, which provides a cost-effective solution while maintaining original BMW specifications. Choosing a pre-owned component allows for reduced expenses when repairing parking damage, collision damage, or replacing parts due to wear and tear.

For many BMW 1 Series E81/E82 users, using an original pre-owned mirror is a reasonable compromise between build quality and the budget allocated for body maintenance.

Expanding visibility in BMW – Wing mirrors

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the side body area in your BMW and need other items from the same group, such as housings, glass inserts, or complete sets with adjustment, check out the available parts in the BMW Wing mirrors category.

Technical knowledge and purchasing used components

When selecting body components such as mirrors, there is often a need to replace other mechanical or powertrain parts as well. In such situations, it is worth approaching the purchase of parts from the secondary market consciously – especially in the case of more complex components. To better prepare for such decisions and learn the key verification stages, check out the guide Buying a used engine: 5 things you must check before installation, which discusses practical rules for the safe selection of used components.