Mini F55 F56 Wing Mirror Base Auto Dip Power Fold 3 Pins Heated Right Door O/S

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The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

Mini F55 F56 Wing Mirror Base Auto Dip Power Fold 3 Pins Heated Right Door O/S is a precision component from the External mirrors category, designed to work with electric adjustment and comfort systems. This used, original mirror base ensures a secure fit while maintaining factory-standard adjustment and folding functionality. The black housing allows for aesthetic integration with the vehicle body and further customization of the mirror cover.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: RHD-7401100-1
• Mark: Mini (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7401100
• Substitutable numbers: 51167401100, 7401100
• Location on the vehicle: Right
• Color: Black
• Category: Mirror Assemblies

Technical features and purpose

The described mirror base is designed for the right side of the vehicle, which is crucial for correct installation and the proper operation of the folding mechanism. The integrated power fold motor allows for electric mirror folding, which facilitates parking in tight spaces and reduces the risk of damage. The auto-dip function works with the vehicle's electronics, allowing the mirror to automatically tilt when reversing to better observe the curb and the rear wheel area.

The component is equipped with heating, which improves visibility in rain, snow, and icy conditions. The 3-pin connector ensures a stable electrical connection with the vehicle's wiring, enabling simultaneous operation of adjustment, folding, and heating in accordance with the car's configuration.

Construction, color, and body integration

The mirror base is finished in black, making it easy to match with most Mini F55/F56 styling configurations. This color scheme works well with both body-colored factory housings and additional decorative covers. The design is intended for installation at factory mounting points, ensuring that the correct mirror angles and visibility geometry are maintained.

The stable base housing serves as a carrier for the mirror glass and any decorative cover, absorbing loads resulting from driving speed, vibrations, and the operation of the folding mechanism. As a result, proper rigidity of the entire mirror assembly is maintained, which translates into a clear image in the mirror and overall user comfort.

Benefits of using an original mirror base

Using an original mirror base with auto-dip and power fold functions allows you to maintain the full functionality of the vehicle's comfort systems. The most important advantages include:

• maintaining factory compatibility with vehicle electronics (folding, adjustment, heating),
• proper fit for the passenger side door,
• consistent aesthetics with other body elements thanks to the black base,
• possibility of using the existing wiring and controls without additional modifications.

For the user, this means a trouble-free replacement of a damaged base while retaining folding and heating functions, which is particularly important in daily urban driving and on longer trips.

Condition, installation, and service application

The item is offered in used condition, allowing for an economical repair of the mirror system while maintaining original specifications. The base is intended for installation in place of the factory component, using existing mounting points and the factory electrical connector. In practice, this means that after proper installation and connection, the mirror regains its folding, adjustment, and heating functions according to the vehicle's configuration.

This type of solution is particularly useful in the event of mechanical damage (e.g., after a parking collision) or a failure of the folding motor, when it is necessary to replace the entire base rather than just the mirror glass.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the side body area of your Mini and need other components from the same group, such as housings, glass inserts, or complete assemblies with electric adjustment, check the available parts in the Mini External mirrors category.

For drivers considering the wider use of used parts in vehicle maintenance, it is worth checking out practical tips regarding the cost-effectiveness of such solutions – more information can be found in the article on the advantages of using used OEM parts in the context of service savings.