BMW 1 Series 1 E87 Power Fold Heated Right Wing Mirror O/S Spacegrau Space Grey

BMW 1 Series 1 E87 Power Fold Heated Right Wing Mirror O/S Spacegrau Space Grey in Spacegrau Metallic A52 is an original, electrically folding and heated body component, designed for installation on the driver's side in right-hand drive versions. This solution ensures a precise fit to the body lines, color consistency with the Space Grey paint, and convenient adjustment from inside the vehicle.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: rhd-7189870-SCG
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7189870
• Substitutable numbers: 51167189870, 7189870, 51167157176, 7157176
• Location on the vehicle: Right
• Color: Spacegrau Metallic - A52
• Category: Mirror Assemblies

Purpose and compatibility for the BMW 1 E87

The presented mirror belongs to the Wing Mirrors category and has been designed specifically for the BMW 1 Series E87 generation. The design is intended for installation on the right side of the vehicle, which is particularly important in right-hand drive cars, where this mirror serves as the driver's side wing mirror. Thanks to the factory geometry of the housing and mounts, the correct field of view and the proper angle relative to the body are maintained.

Functions: electric folding and heating

The mirror offers an electric folding function, which makes maneuvering in tight spaces, garages, and street parking easier. Folding is controlled from inside the vehicle, without the need for manual intervention in the housing position, which reduces the risk of mechanical damage.

The second key feature is the heating of the mirror surface. The integrated heating mat accelerates the evaporation of moisture and the removal of frost from the glass, improving visibility in rain, fog, and low temperatures. This solution increases driving safety, especially during daily use in variable climates.

Color and aesthetics – Spacegrau Metallic A52

The Spacegrau Metallic A52 paint is a characteristic metallic shade of gray used by BMW at the factory. Using this color on the mirror housing allows for visual consistency with the bodywork in the same shade, without the need for additional painting. The metallic structure of the coating blends well with the E87's styling line, emphasizing the modern, understated character of the car.

For vehicle owners in this color, this means a faster and simpler replacement of a damaged mirror – the component does not require additional finishing work after installation, and the transition between the factory body paint and the mirror housing remains visually uniform.

Condition, origin, and benefits of using OEM parts

The mirror is an original BMW component, which translates into compliance with factory quality standards, precision of fit, and compatibility with the vehicle's electrical system. The used nature of the product allows for an economical repair while maintaining the parameters of the original equipment part.

Using an original wing mirror on a BMW 1 E87 ensures:

• proper operation of electric folding and heating after connection to the factory wiring harness,
• appropriate glass and housing geometry, in accordance with the manufacturer's requirements,
• visual consistency with other body components in Spacegrau Metallic.

Support with selection and expanding the visibility zone

When replacing a wing mirror on a BMW 1 Series E87, it is worth paying attention to the compatibility of functions (electric folding, heating) and the placement on the vehicle. A properly selected component restores full functionality of the side visibility zone, which has a direct impact on comfort and driving safety in city traffic and on the road.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the side visibility zone in your BMW and need other components from the same group, such as housings, mirror glass, or complete sets with turn signals, check the available parts in the BMW Wing Mirrors category.

For those interested in the broader context of using original components in cars of this brand and the structural differences between model generations, an article describing the comparison of classic and modern solutions may be helpful – you can find it here: Classic Mini vs modern MINI – how the design has changed and which original Mini parts help preserve their character.