BMW 1 Series E81 E82 E88 Right Heated Wing Mirror O/S Sparkling Graphite A22

BMW 1 Series E81 E82 E88 Right Heated Wing Mirror O/S Sparkling Graphite A22 in Sparkling Graphite Metallic A22 is an original body component designed for precise installation on the driver's side for right-hand drive versions. This used component from the Wing Mirrors category allows for maintaining consistent body styling and proper visibility while driving.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: rhd-7268308-SG
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7268308
• Substitutable numbers: 51167268308, 7268308, 51167208164, 7208164, EM
• Location on the vehicle: Right
• Color: Sparkling Graphite Metallic - A22
• Category: Mirror Assemblies

Purpose and compatibility with BMW 1 Series

The presented mirror has been designed specifically for BMW 1 Series E81, E82, and E88 models, ensuring a proper fit to the body lines and factory mounting points. Its placement on the right side of the vehicle guarantees compatibility with the door construction and the electrical installation intended for this body variant.

Thanks to the use of original housing and mirror glass geometry, the driver receives an appropriate field of view, which translates into safe maneuvering, lane changing, and parking in urban conditions.

Functionality of the heated mirror

A key feature of this model is the heated mirror glass function, which helps maintain surface clarity in low temperatures and high humidity. Heating reduces the accumulation of water vapor and frost, which improves visibility in difficult weather conditions.

Integration with the vehicle's electrical system allows for heating control in accordance with the factory comfort system logic, without the need for additional system modifications.

Color and body aesthetics

The mirror is finished in the Sparkling Graphite Metallic A22 shade, characteristic of the BMW paint palette. The metallic coating gives the body a consistent, understated, and at the same time dynamic character, blending well with both light and dark body elements.

For vehicle owners with the same paint color, this means the possibility of an aesthetic replacement of the element without the need for additional painting, which shortens repair time and simplifies the process of restoring the vehicle to full visual functionality.

Characteristics of the used component

As a used part, the mirror is a cost-effective solution while maintaining the manufacturer's original specifications. This type of component is particularly useful for post-accident repairs, replacing damaged housing, or restoring full functionality to the vehicle's side zone without investing in a new sub-assembly.

Its original BMW origin promotes the maintenance of proper mounting rigidity, compatibility with factory wiring harnesses, and correct operation of the mirror adjustment mechanism.

Application area and mirror system expansion

The right mirror is an essential element of the side body zone, responsible for observing the blind spot and the vehicle's surroundings. Replacing it with a functional component restores proper visibility parameters, which is important both in city traffic and on highways.

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

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