BMW F20 Wing Mirror Heated Auto Dip Door Left N/S Outside Midnight Blue - B38

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

BMW F20 Wing Mirror Heated Auto Dip Door Left N/S Outside Midnight Blue is an original body component equipped with heating and auto-dip functionality for reversing. Designed as a complete door mirror, it ensures a consistent look for the side of the vehicle and provides convenience during daily use.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: rhd-7242747-MBM
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7242747
• Substitutable numbers: 7242747, 51167242747, KD
• Location on the vehicle: Left
• Color: Midnight Blue Metallic - B38
• Category: Mirror Assemblies

Purpose and vehicle function

The presented mirror belongs to the Wing Mirrors category and is designed for the left side of the vehicle, serving as the driver's side door mirror. The auto-dip construction works with the electric control system, allowing the glass to tilt automatically when reverse gear is engaged, which facilitates monitoring the curb and the area around the vehicle.

The built-in mirror glass heating system improves visibility in rain, snow, and low temperatures by reducing fogging and icing. This provides the driver with a stable field of view, which translates into safer lane changes and reversing maneuvers.

Exterior appearance and color matching

The mirror housing is finished in the Midnight Blue Metallic – B38 shade, characteristic of the BMW paint palette. The metallic coating ensures consistency with the factory body paint while reducing the need for additional painting when replacing the component with a used one of the same color code.

The geometry of the housing and the mounting method comply with the factory BMW standard for the F20 series, which facilitates installation in place of a damaged mirror without interfering with the door structure. Proper alignment with the body line allows for maintaining the vehicle's original stylistic character.

Performance parameters and installation benefits

The mirror with auto-dip and heating functions provides a range of practical benefits in daily use:

• increased visibility of the curb area while reversing,
• improved image clarity in rain and at low temperatures thanks to heating,
• comfortable control via factory switches inside the cabin,
• preservation of the original BMW F20 body line.

For users looking for spare parts that maintain factory specifications, using an original mirror from the same construction group allows for maintaining the consistency of electrical systems and ease of operation.

Component condition and service application

The offered mirror is a used component, making it an attractive solution for post-accident repairs, replacement after parking damage, or partial renovation of the side body area. Choosing an original component from the secondary market allows for cost reduction while maintaining proper fitment to the door and electrical installation.

The component will work well both in repairs performed in professional body and paint shops, as well as in independent workshops where compatibility with factory BMW solutions and installation repeatability are important.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the side body area of your BMW and need other components from the same group, such as housings, glass inserts, or complete adjustment sets, check the available parts in the BMW Wing Mirrors category.

For drivers interested in a broader context of vehicle operation and the impact of component condition on safety and driving comfort, a guide article on suspension may be helpful – a comprehensive guide to shock absorbers, control arms, and stabilizers, which facilitates an informed approach to vehicle maintenance.