Cover Wing Mirror BMW E81 E87N LCI Cap Casing Left N/S Le Mans Blau Blue 381

The Cover Wing Mirror BMW E81 E87N LCI Cap Casing Left N/S Le Mans Blau Blue 381 is an original, used casing from the Exterior Mirrors category, designed for the left side of the vehicle. This component, in the factory color Le Mans Blau Metallic, allows for an aesthetic and technically correct replacement of a damaged mirror cover, maintaining visual consistency with the BMW 1 Series E81/E87N LCI body.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 0038345-LMB
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 0038345
• Substitutable numbers: 51160038345, 0038345, EM
• Location on the vehicle: Left
• Color: Le Mans Blau Metallic - 381
• Category: Mirror Assemblies

Intended Use and BMW Fitment

The presented mirror casing is designed as a factory part for the facelifted (LCI) BMW 1 Series E81/E87N generation, mounted on the left side of the vehicle. Thanks to its OEM construction, the correct mounting points, geometry, and parting line with the rest of the mirror are preserved, facilitating installation and ensuring proper alignment with the mirror base and insert.

As a part from the BMW Exterior Mirrors group, this product is intended for direct replacement of a damaged or worn cover, without the need for intervention in the electrical system or mirror adjustment mechanism.

Le Mans Blau Metallic Color and Finish

The casing is factory painted in the Le Mans Blau Metallic – 381 color, characteristic of sporty BMW configurations. The metallic finish provides appropriate color depth and consistency with the original body paint, reducing the need for additional painting while maintaining color matching.

For users who wish to preserve the original appearance of their vehicle, using this cover allows for:

• maintaining a uniform body styling line,
• minimizing shade differences compared to the factory paint,
• an aesthetic finish of the mirror area on the driver's side.

Technical Characteristics and Installation

The mirror casing is an external component, serving a protective and aesthetic function. The design intended for the left side of the vehicle ensures proper fit with the shape of the LCI version mirror housing. Installation involves mechanically seating the cover onto the existing mirror base, utilizing factory clips and guides.

Key functional features of this casing include:

• compatibility with the BMW E81/E87N LCI exterior mirror on the driver's side,
• preservation of the original geometry and parting lines of the elements,
• suitability for use in accident repairs and replacement of worn body parts.

Used Condition and Service Application

This item is offered as a used part, which is a cost-effective solution for service repairs where original origin combined with reasonable cost is important. This type of casing is suitable for both accident repairs and for replacing body parts that have undergone wear and tear.

Choosing an original, used mirror cover allows for maintaining factory fitment to the car body, avoiding problems typical of aftermarket parts with less precise geometry.

Expanding Mirror Area Modernization in BMW

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the side mirror area in your BMW and require other parts from the same group, such as glass, complete housings, or indicator lights within the housing, check the available parts in the BMW Exterior Mirrors category.

If you are interested in a broader context of vehicle modification for performance and are also considering changes to the exhaust system, it is worth familiarizing yourself with advice on selecting used parts – practical tips can be found in the article Performance Exhaust System: Used Headers and Sport Catalytic Converters on the Road.

Summary

The Cover Wing Mirror BMW E81 E87N LCI Cap Casing Left N/S Le Mans Blau Blue 381 is a functional, original exterior mirror casing for the left side, in the factory Le Mans Blau Metallic color. This product is a practical solution for BMW owners who want to restore the correct appearance and completeness of the mirror on the driver's side, maintaining stylistic consistency with the bodywork and benefiting from the advantages of OEM parts in an attractive, used condition.