BMW 3 Series E90 E91 Heated Right Driver Wing Mirror O/S Schwarz 2 Black Memory

BMW 3 Series E90 E91 Heated Right Driver Wing Mirror O/S Schwarz 2 Black Memory is a factory-original body component designed for the driver's side. Featuring integrated heating and memory functions, it serves as a functional and aesthetic addition to the side of the vehicle, ensuring excellent visibility and a seamless look with the original Schwarz 2 – 668 paint finish. As a part from the Wing Mirrors category, it is the perfect choice for replacing a damaged unit with an original BMW component.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7189958-SCH
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7189958
• Substitutable numbers: 51167161544, 7161544, 51167189958, 7189958
• Location on the vehicle: Right
• Color: Schwarz 2 - 668
• Category: Mirror Assemblies

Purpose and vehicle function

The presented mirror is designed for the right side of the vehicle (driver's side for RHD models), allowing for the preservation of factory field-of-view geometry. The construction is specifically engineered for the BMW 3 Series E90/E91, ensuring correct adjustment angles, stability at higher speeds, and compatibility with factory door mounts.

This component is responsible for safe observation of the right side of the vehicle, minimizing blind spots and assisting with maneuvers such as lane changing, overtaking, or parallel parking. Using an original mirror from the same model series helps maintain the technical and visual consistency of the entire mirror system.

Heating and memory function

The built-in heating of the mirror surface improves visibility in rain, snow, and low temperatures by reducing fogging and frost accumulation. This allows the driver to obtain a clear view in the mirror faster after starting the vehicle, which translates to a higher level of safety in daily use.

The memory function enables integration with the vehicle's seat and mirror position memory system. Once a driver profile is assigned, the mirror automatically returns to the saved position, which is particularly convenient when the car is used by more than one person. This configuration ensures repeatable, ergonomic adjustment of the field of view without the need for manual adjustment every time.

Schwarz 2 – 668 color finish

The Schwarz 2 – 668 paint is a classic, deep shade of black used as a factory finish on many BMW 3 Series E90/E91 models. Using this color on the mirror housing allows for consistency with the original body finish, without the need for additional painting when matching it to a vehicle in the same shade.

As a result, the mirror is an aesthetically matched element of the side body line, and the transition between the door, pillar, and mirror housing remains visually uniform. This solution is particularly beneficial for post-accident repairs, where both correct function and maintaining the factory look of the car are essential.

Construction, installation, and condition

As an original BMW Wing Mirror, it has been designed for direct installation into the factory mounting points in the door. The appropriate sockets, base shape, and electrical connections facilitate installation and integration with the vehicle's system, including the heating and memory functions.

The product is in used condition, meaning it has been removed from a vehicle and may show signs of wear typical for body parts, while maintaining the functionality required for further use. For many BMW 3 Series E90/E91 owners, this is a reasonable compromise between repair costs and maintaining the original vehicle specifications, especially for post-collision repairs or replacing a damaged mirror.

Compatibility and part selection

The mirror was developed specifically for the BMW 3 Series E90/E91 generation, ensuring compatibility with factory control systems, including modules responsible for adjustment, heating, and position memory. When selecting this part, it is worth checking the compatibility of the body version and vehicle equipment to fully utilize the available functions.

For users who want to maintain the original character of the car, using a used OEM component is advantageous both technically and visually. It avoids issues with shape, paint shade, or operation compared to aftermarket replacements with different specifications.

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

Additionally, if you are interested in the broader context of the cost-effectiveness of using salvaged parts and want to better understand how used components affect your service budget, it is worth reading the article on the benefits of choosing used parts for vehicle maintenance, which discusses the practical aspects of such solutions.