BMW X3 Series E83 Heated Right Door Wing Mirror O/S Highland Gruen Green A11

Heated right-hand side mirror for BMW X3 E83 in Highland Green Metallic A11 is an original body part designed for the driver's side in right-hand drive versions. This used component from the Exterior Mirrors category allows for a technically correct replacement of a damaged mirror, maintaining the factory body line and color consistency with the Highland Green paintwork.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: rhd-3448134-HG
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 3448134
• Substitutable numbers: 51163448134, 3448134, 51163412678, 51163449842, 51163412676, 3412678, 3449842, 3412676, EM
• Location on the vehicle: Right
• Color: Highland Green Metallic - A11
• Category: Mirror Assemblies

Intended Use and Fitment for BMW X3 E83

The presented mirror has been specifically designed for the BMW X3 E83 series as a right-side mounted component. Thanks to its construction conforming to factory BMW standards, correct viewing angles, mounting geometry, and compatibility with factory mounting points in the doors are preserved.

This part is dedicated to vehicles with the steering wheel on the right side, which is important for proper field of vision and safety when driving on the left-hand side of the road.

Heating Function and Driving Safety

The mirror is equipped with a heating function, which significantly improves visibility in conditions of rain, snow, and low temperatures. The heating system accelerates moisture evaporation and removes frost from the glass surface, reducing the risk of blind spots and enhancing driving comfort.

By maintaining the original design of the heating system, the mirror integrates with the BMW X3 E83's electrical system as intended by the manufacturer, without the need for wiring modifications or additional adjustments.

Highland Green Metallic A11 Color and Body Aesthetics

The mirror housing is in Highland Green Metallic A11 color, allowing for an aesthetically pleasing replacement of the part on cars painted in the same shade. This avoids the need for additional painting and maintains a consistent look for the entire side of the vehicle.

Choosing the original color is important not only visually but also practically – a correctly matched mirror minimizes differences in shade and gloss, which is particularly crucial for post-accident repairs and restorations of youngtimer vehicles.

Exterior Mirror Construction and Mounting Advantages

As a component from the Exterior Mirrors group, the product combines optical, electrical, and protective functions. The mirror body is designed to stably withstand aerodynamic loads while protecting the adjustment mechanism and heating wires from external factors.

The used OEM part ensures:

• factory fitment to the right-hand side door of the BMW X3 E83,
• preservation of the original mirror geometry and field of vision,
• compatibility with the electrical system responsible for heating.

This solution facilitates installation and reduces the time required to restore full functionality to the vehicle's side area.

Application in BMW Restorations and Modernizations

The heated mirror in Highland Green Metallic A11 color is suitable for both standard repairs after mechanical damage and for gradual restoration of BMW X3 E83 models from the typical production years. Using an original, used part helps preserve the vehicle's character, which is particularly valued by BMW youngtimer enthusiasts.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the side body area of your BMW and need other parts from the same group, such as housings, inserts, or complete mirror sets, check the available parts in the BMW Exterior Mirrors category.

For owners of older models who want to consciously use used components when refreshing their vehicle, an article describing practical modernization scenarios may be helpful – you can find it here: Second Life for a Youngtimer – How Used Car Parts Rejuvenate Cars from 1998–2012.