BMW Z4 Series E89 Heated Left Wing Mirror N/S Black Sapphire Metallic - 472

Left, heated exterior mirror glass for BMW Z4 E89 in Black Sapphire Metallic is an original body part designed for precise installation on the driver's side. Thanks to its factory construction and integrated heating function, it ensures good visibility in challenging weather conditions and a consistent appearance with the BMW body line.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: rhd-7205171-BS
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7205171
• Substitutable numbers: 51167205171, 7205171, EM
• Location on the vehicle: Left
• Color: Black Sapphire Metallic - 475
• Category: Mirror Assemblies

Intended Use and Fitment for BMW Z4 E89

The presented part is a left exterior mirror glass dedicated to the BMW Z4 E89 generation. Its placement on the driver's side ensures compatibility with the factory body geometry, proper line of sight, and correct interaction with the door mountings. The construction has been developed specifically for this model, which translates to stable seating and predictable behavior at higher speeds.

The original origin of the component means that the correct adjustment angles, appropriate curvature radius of the glass, and compatibility with the factory adjustment and heating systems used in the Z4 E89 are maintained.

Heating Function and Driving Safety

The built-in mirror heating system supports the driver in conditions of rain, snow, and low temperatures. After activating the heating, the mirror dissipates moisture and condensation faster, which reduces fogging and freezing of the working surface. Thanks to this:

• the clarity of the image in the mirror is increased in adverse weather,
• the time required to prepare the car for driving is reduced,
• the risk of blind spots resulting from dirt and frost is limited.

The heated left-side mirror supports the operation of other vehicle safety systems, providing the driver with a stable observation field in urban and high-speed traffic.

Exterior Appearance and Black Sapphire Metallic Color

The mirror is finished in the Black Sapphire Metallic shade, which allows for consistency with the factory BMW paint palette. Metallic black blends well with both light and dark body colors, and under appropriate lighting, it emphasizes the side lines of the Z4 E89.

Choosing the correct housing color reduces the need for additional painting and facilitates the aesthetic restoration of the left side of the vehicle after a collision, parking scrape, or replacement of a damaged mirror.

Condition, Origin, and Benefits of Using a Used Part

The element comes from the Exterior Mirrors group and is a used part, which represents a reasonable compromise between repair cost and maintaining original BMW quality. In practice, this means:

• maintaining the factory construction and geometry of the mirror,
• the possibility of economical repair of damage to the side body area,
• reducing the consumption of new raw materials through the reuse of a functional component.

For Z4 E89 owners looking for a technically correct solution, a used exterior mirror is often more predictable in terms of fit than non-original aftermarket replacements.

Support with Selection and Further Expansion

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the side body area of your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as left, right, or heated mirrors, check the available parts in the BMW Exterior Mirrors category.

If you treat your BMW Z4 E89 as a youngtimer and are considering a broader modernization using proven aftermarket components, it is worth reading the guide Second Life for Youngtimers – How Used Car Parts Refresh Cars from 1998–2012, which discusses practical scenarios for refreshing vehicles from this period.