BMW E81 E82 M Sport Wing Mirror Without Glass Left N/S Black Sapphire - 475

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos. BMW E81 E82 M Sport Wing Mirror Without Glass Left N/S Black Sapphire in Black Sapphire Metallic is a factory body component designed for the M Sport version, ensuring a consistent look and proper fit to the vehicle's side profile. This used mirror housing, offered without the glass insert, provides a practical solution for post-accident repairs or replacing a damaged housing in BMW 1 Series and 2 Series E81/E82 generation cars.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: RHD-7185337-BS
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7185337
• Substitutable numbers: 51167185337, 7185337
• Location on the vehicle: Left
• Part type: Standard Mirror Assembly
• Color: Black Sapphire Metallic - 475
• Category: Mirror Assemblies

Purpose and fitment for BMW E81/E82 M Sport

The presented item is a left M Sport wing mirror dedicated to BMW E81 and E82 models, designed to maintain the original geometry and aerodynamics of the bodywork. Positioning it on the driver's side allows for precise control of the vehicle's side zone, which is important for both safety and driving comfort in city traffic and on the highway. The original BMW mirror construction guarantees proper fitment with the door, correct cable routing, and compatibility with factory mounting points. As a result, installation is straightforward, without the need to interfere with the door structure or use non-factory adapters.

Black Sapphire Metallic – 475 finish

The mirror is finished in Black Sapphire Metallic – 475, characteristic of many BMW configurations with the M Sport package. The metallic black ensures consistency with the factory body paint, reducing the need for additional painting when replacing the part with one in the same color. Such a finish allows for maintaining a uniform appearance of the side bodywork, which is important both from an aesthetic point of view and for the potential resale value of the vehicle. In the case of post-accident repairs, the ability to use a mirror in the correct color shortens the service time and simplifies the restoration process.

Housing construction and functionality

The offered item is a complete mirror housing without glass, which allows for the use of an existing mirror insert if it is in good condition. This configuration is cost-effective and allows for the retention of existing solutions, such as the type of glass used, while replacing the damaged housing. The factory construction of the M Sport series mirror is optimized for stability at higher speeds and vibration reduction, which translates into image clarity in the mirror and user comfort. Using an original housing helps avoid problems typical of aftermarket replacements, such as inaccurate fitment or increased susceptibility to play in the mechanism.

Use in repairs and upgrades

This type of mirror is suitable both for standard replacement of a damaged part and for upgrading the body to the M Sport version, when the vehicle owner aims to unify the styling with the sports package. A used, original housing allows for maintaining the factory character of the car while reducing costs compared to new parts. Choosing a mirror from the same model series minimizes the risk of differences in shape, body lines, or paint shade, which is particularly important for precise body and paint repairs in premium class vehicles.

Expansion of offer and technical knowledge

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, inserts, or complete adjustment sets, check the available parts in the BMW wing mirrors category. For drivers interested in optimizing maintenance costs and using used components in other brands, it is worth reading the comparative analysis of power units – you will find practical information in the article Volkswagen 1.9 TDI vs 1.4 TSI – evolution of VW engines and repair costs, which shows how to consciously choose used parts in the context of long-term operation.