BMW X5 Series E70 Auto Dip Power Fold Right Wing Mirror O/S Black Sapphire 475

BMW X5 Series E70 Auto Dip Power Fold Right Wing Mirror O/S Black Sapphire in Black Sapphire Metallic is an original body component designed for X5 E70 series vehicles. This used component from the Wing mirrors category ensures factory-fit quality, maintaining stylistic consistency with the Black Sapphire 475 body paint.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: RHD-7282724-BS
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7282724
• Substitutable numbers: 51167282724, 7282724, 51167179644, 7179644, 51167209642, 7209642, Heated, EM
• Location on the vehicle: Right
• Color: Black Sapphire Metallic - 475
• Category: Mirror Assemblies

Purpose and compatibility for BMW X5 E70

The presented mirror is dedicated to the right side of the BMW X5 E70 generation body, which guarantees correct geometry, viewing angle, and compatibility with factory mounting points. The OEM design allows for installation in place of the original part without the need for any modifications to the wiring or brackets.

By maintaining the original shape and proportions of the housing, the mirror supports proper visibility in the side and rear zones of the vehicle, which is important both when maneuvering and while driving at higher speeds.

Features: auto-dip, power fold, and heating

The mirror is equipped with a set of comfort and safety features typical of higher trim levels of the BMW X5 E70. The auto-dip function allows for automatic tilting of the mirror glass when reversing, which facilitates the observation of curbs and parking lines. The integrated power fold mechanism allows for electric folding of the mirror, which is particularly useful in narrow parking spaces and protects the housing against accidental impacts.

Another important element is the heating of the mirror surface, which supports evaporation and defrosting of the glass in low temperatures. This allows the driver to obtain a clear view in the mirror faster, which improves safety in rain, snow, or fog conditions.

Black Sapphire Metallic color – integration with the body

The mirror housing is finished in Black Sapphire Metallic paint, marked with code 475, which allows for visual consistency with factory-painted bodies in this color. For BMW X5 E70 owners in this shade, this means the possibility of installation without the need for immediate painting, while maintaining the characteristic metallic effect.

Such color matching is particularly beneficial for post-accident repairs or spot replacement of body parts, where both the time of restoring the car to use and the aesthetics of the workmanship count.

Benefits of using an original wing mirror

Using an original wing mirror in the BMW X5 E70 translates into several practical advantages:

• factory fitment with doors and moldings, without issues regarding mounting geometry,
• proper cooperation with the vehicle's electrical system, including auto-dip, power fold, and heating functions,
• preservation of the original stylistic line and character of the X5 E70 model.

The used component allows for an economical repair while maintaining a high level of functionality and compliance with factory specifications.

Application area and expansion of the mirror system

The mirror operates in the critical side zone of the vehicle, responsible for monitoring the blind spot and the car's surroundings. Replacing it with an original component is particularly important after mechanical damage, which may affect the stability of the mirror setting or the operation of electrical mechanisms.

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

For users interested in a broader context of using original components in vehicles of this brand and the structural differences between model generations, an article describing the evolution of solutions in the MINI range may be helpful – you can find it here: Classic Mini vs modern MINI – structural differences and OEM parts.