BMW F20 Wing Mirror Heated Auto Dip Door Right O/S 7286050 7242736

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

BMW F20 Wing Mirror Heated Auto Dip Door Right O/S is an original body component designed for installation on the driver's side in right-hand drive (RHD) vehicles. Thanks to its factory design and precise fit for the BMW 1 Series F20 body, it ensures stable mounting, correct viewing geometry, and a consistent look with the rest of the bodywork. The housing in Black Sapphire Metallic - 475 allows for maintaining a uniform vehicle style without the need for additional painting in many configurations.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: rhd-7242748
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7242748
• Substitutable numbers: 7242748, 51167242748, 51167242736, 51167286050, 7242736, 7286050
• Location on the vehicle: Right
• Color: Black Sapphire Metallic - 475
• Category: Mirror Assemblies

Purpose and functions of the BMW F20 wing mirror

The presented wing mirror has been designed specifically for the BMW 1 Series F20 in the right-hand drive version, which guarantees the correct mirror angle adjustment and compatibility with factory mounting points in the door. The integrated heating function helps maintain glass clarity in rain, snow, and low temperatures, improving visibility and driving safety. The automatic dimming (auto dip) feature reduces glare from vehicles behind, which increases comfort during night driving and on highways.

Color and visual fit

The mirror housing is finished in Black Sapphire Metallic - 475, characteristic of the BMW paint palette. Thanks to this, the element harmoniously fits into the body line, maintaining consistency with the vehicle's factory finish. In many cases, this allows for installation without the need for immediate painting, which shortens repair time and makes it easier to return the car to use. The metallic color works well with both dark and lighter body shades, which is beneficial for post-accident repairs and individual component replacements.

Benefits of using an original wing mirror

Using an original BMW wing mirror in the Wing Mirrors category allows you to maintain the vehicle's factory parameters in terms of aerodynamics, acoustics, and ergonomics. The design is adapted to standard electrical harnesses and interior controls, which facilitates installation and limits the need for system modifications. The used part represents a reasonable compromise between repair cost and maintaining high build quality, especially in the case of body and paint repairs after side collisions.

The main advantages of this mirror include:

• factory fit for the BMW F20 in the right-hand drive version,
• integrated heating function improving visibility in difficult weather conditions,
• automatic dimming reducing glare from other vehicles,
• housing in Black Sapphire Metallic - 475, promoting visual consistency of the body.

Mounting area and service application

The mirror is intended for mounting on the right side of the vehicle, on the door, in the place of the factory mount provided by the manufacturer. This type of element is particularly useful for repairs after parking damage, side collisions, or replacing worn-out adjustment and heating components. Choosing an original mirror with heating and auto dip functions allows you to maintain the full functionality of comfort and safety systems that were provided in the given BMW F20 equipment configuration.

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

Why consider used equipment components

In the case of a wing mirror for the BMW F20, choosing a used component allows you to significantly reduce repair costs while maintaining the original design and compatibility with the vehicle. This solution is particularly beneficial for post-accident repairs when it is necessary to replace several body elements at once. It is worth remembering that a similar approach can also be applied to other vehicle components – including electronics, control modules, or sensors. If you want to better understand when choosing used components makes sense and how to do it consciously, check out the guide: The second life of electronics – when is it worth choosing used engine controllers, comfort modules, and parking sensors?