Wing Mirror BMW F20 Heated Auto Dip Right Door Mirror O/S Midnight Blue - B38

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

Wing Mirror BMW F20 Heated Auto Dip Right Door Mirror O/S Midnight Blue is an original body part designed for installation on the passenger side. Thanks to its factory design and precise craftsmanship, it ensures a perfect fit to the bodywork and a consistent look with other exterior components, while the Midnight Blue Metallic – B38 paint helps maintain the vehicle's uniform stylistic line.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: rhd-7242704-MBM
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7242748
• Substitutable numbers: 7242748, 51167242748, BG
• Location on the vehicle: Right
• Color: Midnight Blue Metallic - B38
• Category: Mirror Assemblies

Technical and functional characteristics

The presented mirror belongs to the Wing Mirrors category and has been designed specifically for BMW F20 series models. Its placement on the right side of the vehicle guarantees compatibility with the factory body layout and the correct field of view geometry for the driver. The integrated heating function improves visibility in rain, snow, and low-temperature conditions, reducing fogging and frost accumulation on the glass surface.

The automatic tilt (auto dip) feature facilitates maneuvering while reversing, especially when parallel parking or in tight spaces. When shifting into reverse, the mirror can adjust its angle to better show the curb and the side line of the vehicle, which helps protect the rims and the lower part of the bodywork.

Exterior appearance and color matching

The mirror housing is finished in Midnight Blue Metallic – B38, characteristic of the BMW paint palette. The metallic structure of the paint coating ensures consistency with the factory body finish, which allows for reducing or completely eliminating the need for repainting when replacing the part on a vehicle with the same color code.

Thanks to its original design, the mirror maintains the proper lines and contours characteristic of the BMW F20, which translates into an aesthetic connection with the door, pillar, and other body elements. This is particularly important for post-accident repairs, where both correct geometry and visual consistency of the entire side of the vehicle are essential.

Purpose, installation, and application

The mirror is intended for installation on the right side of the body in the BMW F20, in versions equipped with heating and automatic tilt functions. The construction based on OEM solutions facilitates installation in place of the factory element, maintaining original mounting points and compatibility with the vehicle's electrical system.

The item is suitable for both body and paint repairs after a collision, as well as for replacing a damaged mirror resulting from daily use (e.g., parking damage). The used nature of the product allows for optimizing repair costs while maintaining the original technical and visual specifications.

Benefits of using an original BMW mirror

Using an original Wing Mirror BMW F20 Heated Auto Dip Right Door Mirror O/S Midnight Blue provides several significant benefits:

• maintaining the factory look and body lines on the passenger side,
• color consistency thanks to the Midnight Blue Metallic – B38 paint,
• improved driving comfort and safety in difficult weather conditions thanks to heating,
• easier maneuvering while reversing thanks to the automatic mirror tilt,
• possibility of economical repair using an original, used part.

Repair zone expansion and additional information

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 right housings, complete mirror modules, or electrically adjustable glass, check the available parts in the BMW Wing Mirrors category.

More practical tips on selecting and installing used body parts, as well as how to achieve an aesthetic effect while maintaining reasonable costs, can be found in the article Replacing body parts with used ones – can salvaged body parts look like new?.