BMW 1 Series E81 E82 E88 Heated Left Wing Mirror N/S Door Alpinweiss White 300

BMW 1 Series E81 E82 E88 Heated Left Wing Mirror N/S Door Alpinweiss White 300 is an original body component designed for precise installation on the driver's side. The heated mirror surface ensures improved visibility in difficult weather conditions, and the factory Alpinweiss 3 – 300 paint allows for visual consistency with the vehicle's bodywork.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: rhd-7185355-AW
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7185355
• Substitutable numbers: 51167185355, 7185355, EM
• Location on the vehicle: Left
• Color: Alpinweiss 3 - 300
• Category: Mirror Assemblies

Purpose and fitment for BMW 1 Series

The presented BMW 1 Series E81 E82 E88 Heated Left Wing Mirror N/S Door Alpinweiss White 300 has been designed as a factory component, ensuring it maintains the correct geometry, viewing angle, and mounting method specified by the manufacturer. Its placement on the left side of the vehicle guarantees compatibility with the driver's door construction in hatchback and convertible models of this generation.

The original design of the mirror allows for seamless integration with the vehicle's electrical system, which facilitates installation and reduces the risk of malfunctions in the adjustment or heating mechanism.

Functionality of the heated mirror

A key feature of this model is the mirror heating function, which supports the driver when driving in rain, snow, or at low temperatures. Heating helps to remove water vapor and deposits from the glass surface more quickly, improving image clarity in the side and rear zones.

The heated mirror is particularly useful in daily vehicle operation, increasing the safety of maneuvers such as changing lanes, overtaking, or parking in confined spaces.

Alpinweiss 3 – 300 color and body aesthetics

The Alpinweiss 3 – 300 paint is a characteristic, bright white used by BMW at the factory, which emphasizes the body lines and harmonizes well with body trim elements. Using a mirror in the same shade allows for a consistent vehicle appearance without the need for additional painting.

Color matching is not only important for aesthetics but also for practical reasons – it reduces repair time and allows the car to be restored to its full visual condition more quickly after damage to the side body area.

Characteristics of the used component

The mirror belongs to the Wing Mirrors category and is a used component, which is a cost-effective solution for drivers looking for original parts at a reasonable price. The used OEM component retains its factory construction and functionality, while allowing for optimized repair costs compared to new aftermarket replacements.

This type of solution is particularly attractive for post-accident repairs or restoring a car to its pre-damage state when the priority is to maintain the original character of the vehicle.

Support with part selection and additional information

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 mirror sets, check out the available parts in the BMW Wing Mirrors category.

To better understand the advantages of using original components, it is worth reading the material discussing the importance of OEM parts and the benefits of choosing used factory elements – more information can be found in the article on quality assurance and the safety of used original car parts.