BMW X5 E70 Ring Frame Cover Wing Mirror Right O/S Trim Cover Black

BMW X5 X6 E70 E71 Mirror Cover Frame Right is a precisely fitted part from the Exterior Mirrors category, designed for the right side of the vehicle. The black frame provides an aesthetic and functional finish to the mirror housing, helping to restore the factory look and correct mirror mounting geometry on your BMW.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7180738
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7180738
• Substitutable numbers: 51167180738, 7180738, 33303402535, 3402535
• Location on the vehicle: Right
• Color: Black
• Category: Mirror Assemblies

Intended Use and Fitment for BMW X5 / X6

The cover has been specifically designed for the BMW X5 E70 and BMW X6 E71 models, ensuring proper alignment with the vehicle's body lines and mirror construction. This part is mounted on the right side of the vehicle, allowing for a technically correct replacement of a damaged or missing frame without the need for modifications to the mounting points.

The black color facilitates integration with the standard mirror finish and other body elements, serving as a neutral base for both factory configurations and potential subsequent painting to match the specific body color.

Construction, Function, and Performance Parameters

The mirror frame performs several important structural and functional roles:

• stabilizes the outer part of the mirror, ensuring proper seating of the housing relative to the base,
• protects the edges of the mirror mechanism from direct exposure to external elements,
• tidies up the contact line between the housing and the rest of the body, improving the visual coherence of the vehicle's right side,
• limits the ingress of dirt into the area of the mirror's moving parts.

Thanks to its construction aligned with BMW's solutions, the frame works with the factory mounting points, contributing to the stability of the entire mirror assembly during driving, adjustment, and folding.

Characteristics of a Used Part

The offered mirror frame cover is a used part, meaning it comes from a dismantled vehicle and has been verified for its suitability for installation. This type of part is a good choice when you want to maintain the original geometry and material while optimizing the cost of mirror repair on your BMW X5 or X6.

A used frame allows for an economical repair of damage, for example, resulting from parking collisions, without the need to replace the entire exterior mirror. This is a practical solution when the mechanical part of the mirror is functional, and only the outer cover is damaged.

Benefits of Using an Original Mirror Frame

Using an original mirror frame cover on a BMW X5 E70 or X6 E71 offers a range of technical and practical benefits:

• factory fitment – maintaining correct gaps and body lines on the vehicle's right side,
• stable mirror mounting – reducing vibrations and unwanted play within the housing,
• consistent exterior appearance – the black frame blends well with standard BMW mirror housings,
• easier installation – construction aligned with factory mounting points speeds up work for service technicians or workshops.

For owners of X series vehicles who wish to maintain their car in good visual and technical condition, replacing just the frame is a sensible compromise between quality and repair cost.

Related Parts and Technical Knowledge

If you are modernizing or repairing the body and mirror components of your BMW, it is worth checking the condition of other parts in the same group. If you need additional parts from the exterior mirrors category for this brand, check the available parts in the BMW Exterior Mirrors category.

For more extensive BMW projects – especially with higher-powered vehicles – knowledge about turbocharging and charge air cooling systems can also be helpful. In such cases, it is worth consulting the practical guide from Global Parts: BMW Code B58, i.e., 340 HP from the Aftermarket – Pre-Purchase Checklist for Turbocharger and Intercooler for BMW 3 Series (G20), which discusses compatibility, OEM designations, and installation procedures.