BMW E81 E82 E88 Outside Right Base Wing Mirror O/S Spacegrau Grey Metallic - A52

BMW E81 E82 E88 Outside Right Base Wing Mirror O/S Spacegrau Grey Metallic - A52 is an original right-side wing mirror base, designed for passenger-side installation. This component, finished in the elegant Spacegrau Metallic shade, allows for an aesthetically pleasing and technically correct replacement of a damaged mirror, maintaining a consistent vehicle appearance and factory-fitment for the BMW 1 Series E81, E82, and E88.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: rhd-7268308-SCG
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7268308
• Substitutable numbers: 7268308, 51167268308, 7208164, 51167208164
• Location on the vehicle: Right
• Color: Spacegrau Metallic - A52
• Category: Mirror Assemblies

Purpose and function in the vehicle

The presented right-side mirror base belongs to the Outside Mirrors category and is dedicated to the BMW 1 Series E81, E82, and E88 generations. Its placement on the right side of the vehicle ensures the correct field of view on the passenger side, which is crucial for both safety and daily driving comfort.

As an original BMW part, the mirror maintains factory mounting geometry and housing shape, which facilitates installation and ensures proper alignment with the doors and trim strips. Consequently, no additional modifications or adjustments are required after replacement.

Color and visual fitment

The Spacegrau Metallic – A52 color is a distinctive metallic grey shade used in the BMW paint range, which complements both light and dark body colors well. Using the factory color on the mirror base helps to reduce or completely eliminate the need for repainting, provided the vehicle has the same paint code.

For owners of the BMW 1 Series E81, E82, and E88, this means the possibility of a quick and aesthetic replacement of a damaged mirror while maintaining a consistent side profile and uniform paint shade across all body components.

Technical characteristics and installation

The mirror base in question is designed for installation on the right side of the vehicle, which is important when selecting parts based on body version and market. The construction, based on the original BMW design, ensures the correct mirror position relative to the driver, as well as compatibility with factory mounting elements and covers.

The product comes from the BMW OE segment, which in practice means maintaining the vehicle manufacturer's quality standards, including appropriate mirror body rigidity and alignment with the door line. The used condition allows for an economical replacement of the component while maintaining the original design specifications.

Practical application and benefits

Using an original right-side wing mirror base for the BMW E81, E82, and E88 offers a number of practical benefits:

• maintaining the factory look of the side body section,
• correct field of view on the passenger side,
• compatibility with factory mounting components,
• color consistency thanks to the Spacegrau Metallic A52 paint.

For users who value original BMW solutions, this is a sensible choice for post-accident repairs, replacing a damaged mirror, or restoring the vehicle to a factory-like condition.

Configuration expansion and additional information

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

For those interested in a broader approach to visual and mechanical modifications, including the use of salvaged parts in tuning projects, the article describing practical examples of such implementations may be helpful – you can find it here: Emotion and design – visual and mechanical tuning of a Seat using salvaged components.