Wing Mirror BMW F12 Door Left N/S Heated Auto Dip Black Sapphire - 475 7286437

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

Wing Mirror BMW F12 Door Left N/S Heated Auto Dip Black Sapphire - 475 is an original body component designed for installation on the driver's side of the BMW 6 Series F12 convertible. Thanks to its heated and auto-dip functions, it ensures convenient maneuvering and good visibility in various road conditions, while the Black Sapphire Metallic paint allows for maintaining a consistent, factory-original vehicle appearance.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: rhd-7286437-BS
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7286437
• Substitutable numbers: 7286437, 51167286437
• Location on the vehicle: Left
• Color: Black Sapphire Metallic - 475
• Category: Mirror Assemblies

Purpose and mirror functions

The presented mirror is a component from the Wing Mirrors group dedicated to the BMW 6 Series F12 on the left side of the vehicle. The design is intended for installation in place of the factory mirror, maintaining the original geometry, viewing angles, and integration with the car's electrical system.

The built-in mirror glass heating function supports evaporation and defrosting of the surface, which improves driving safety in rain, fog, and at low temperatures. Furthermore, the auto-dip function enables the mirror to tilt automatically when reversing, making it easier to observe curbs and parking lines.

Color and visual fit

The Black Sapphire Metallic paint is a characteristic metallic black shade used by the factory in BMW vehicles, which blends well with both light and dark body colors. Using the original color minimizes the need for additional painting and allows for an aesthetic integration of the mirror into the vehicle's side profile.

Thanks to the preservation of the factory housing shape, the mirror harmoniously interacts with the door and fender contours, which is essential for post-accident repairs and restoring the car to a condition close to factory specifications.

Characteristics of the used component

As a used part, the mirror represents a reasonable compromise between repair costs and maintaining original BMW specifications. This type of component is particularly useful for body and paint repairs when it is crucial to match the shape, mounts, and finish to the existing door structure.

Choosing an original, used mirror with heating and auto-dip functions reduces the risk of electrical compatibility issues and problems with matching factory vehicle settings, which is especially important in cars equipped with advanced comfort systems.

Vehicle integration and service application

The mirror is intended for installation on the left side of the vehicle, in place of the factory door mount. This solution is particularly useful in the case of:

• post-accident repairs of the left side of the vehicle,
• replacing a damaged mirror while retaining heating and auto-dip functions,
• restoring full functionality of the driver's side visibility zone.

Thanks to the preservation of the original design, the mirror works with factory position and adjustment settings, which facilitates the work of service centers specializing in the BMW brand.

Configuration expansion and additional information

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the side and visibility zone 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.

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