BMW E81 E82 Heated Left Wing Mirror N/S Sparkling Graphite Metallic A22

BMW E81 E82 Heated Left Wing Mirror N/S Sparkling Graphite Metallic A22 in Sparkling Graphite Metallic A22 is an original body component designed for a precise replacement of the factory driver-side mirror. This product from the Wing Mirrors category ensures a proper field of view, color consistency with the body paint, and the retention of the heating function, which is essential for daily operation.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: rhd-7185355-SG
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7185355
• Substitutable numbers: 51167185355, 7185355
• Location on the vehicle: Left
• Color: Sparkling Graphite Metallic - A22
• Category: Mirror Assemblies

Purpose and compatibility with BMW E81/E82

The presented item is a left exterior mirror glass designed for BMW 1 Series E81 and E82 models. The construction, based on the factory BMW solution, guarantees a proper fit to the mirror housing, correct glass geometry, and the preservation of the original visibility characteristics on the driver's side.

Thanks to the use of original glass geometry, the mirror provides a stable image and adequate coverage of the vehicle's side zone, which translates into safe maneuvering, lane changing, and parking in urban conditions.

Heating function and user comfort

The mirror glass is equipped with a heating function, which allows for the rapid removal of water vapor and frost from the glass surface. Heating significantly improves visibility in rain, snow, and low-temperature conditions, increasing driving safety and driver comfort.

Connecting the component to the vehicle's electrical system is carried out in accordance with the factory BMW standard, which allows for the retention of the original mirror heating system functionality without the need for wiring modifications.

Sparkling Graphite Metallic A22 body color

The mirror is finished in Sparkling Graphite Metallic A22, characteristic of the BMW paint palette. This makes it possible to maintain a consistent body aesthetic without the need for additional painting, provided the vehicle has the same paint code.

Choosing the right color is important not only visually but also practically – a correctly matched paint reduces the need for additional bodywork and painting, and allows for a quick, technically correct replacement of a damaged component.

Characteristics of the used component

As a used part, the mirror comes from vehicle dismantling and retains the factory BMW specification. This type of component is a cost-effective solution for post-accident repairs or replacing a damaged mirror, while maintaining the original build quality.

Choosing an original, used element from the Wing Mirrors category allows for maintaining compliance with the vehicle's factory construction, which is important both for safety and for the future resale value of the car.

Equipment expansion and BMW retrofit

Mirror replacement can be part of a broader vehicle retrofitting or modernization project, e.g., as part of visual and functional retrofits. Using original parts from dismantling allows for obtaining equipment from higher versions without the need to invest in new components.

If you want to better plan your car's modernization, consider different retrofitting options, and learn practical tips on using parts from dismantling, it is worth checking out the guide: Retrofitting in BMW and VAG cars – how to reasonably equip your car with used parts.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the side body area in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as mirror housings, mirror glass, or mirror turn signals, check the available parts in the BMW Wing Mirrors category.