BMW 3 Series 5 E90 E91 LCI Heated Left Wing Mirror N/S Blue Water Metallic 896

BMW 3 Series 5 E90 E91 LCI Heated Left Wing Mirror N/S Blue Water Metallic in the Bluewater Metallic – 896 shade is an original body component designed for installation on the driver's side. It ensures a precise fit to the factory mirror base, maintaining the vehicle's consistent appearance while improving driving comfort and safety in changing weather conditions.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: rhd-7268263-WB5
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7268263
• Substitutable numbers: 51167268263, 7268263, 51167202939, 7202939
• Location on the vehicle: Left
• Color: Bluewater Metallic - 896
• Category: Mirror Assemblies

Purpose and fitment for BMW 3 Series E90/E91 LCI

The presented item belongs to the Exterior Mirrors category and has been designed specifically for the BMW 3 Series E90/E91 generation after the facelift (LCI). The mirror construction complies with the manufacturer's factory standards, which translates into correct geometry, an appropriate viewing angle, and compatibility with the stock mounting on the left side of the vehicle.

Its original BMW origin ensures the preservation of the correct glass pane proportions, proper curvature, and alignment with the body line, which is particularly important when replacing a single component after a collision or mechanical damage.

Heating function and driving safety

The built-in mirror heating function helps maintain good visibility in rain, fog, and at sub-zero temperatures. Once connected to the vehicle's electrical system, the heating helps remove water vapor and ice from the glass surface, which shortens the time needed to prepare the car for driving and improves user comfort.

Stable image reproduction and a properly selected insert curvature contribute to the clarity of the situation in the adjacent lane. This allows the driver to assess the position of other vehicles more quickly, which is important when changing lanes, overtaking, and maneuvering in heavy traffic.

Bluewater Metallic – 896 color and body aesthetics

The Bluewater Metallic – 896 finish allows for visual consistency with the original body paint in this shade. This solution is particularly beneficial for post-accident repairs, where not only functionality but also aesthetic matching to the remaining body parts is essential.

Selecting the correct color reduces the need for additional paint work and facilitates restoring the vehicle's factory look, which is significant for both private users and workshops that prioritize a uniform finish standard.

Vehicle placement and installation aspects

The mirror is intended for installation on the left side of the vehicle, i.e., the driver's side. This placement is crucial for driving ergonomics – this is the element most frequently used when observing traffic behind the vehicle and during parking maneuvers.

The original design facilitates fitting to the factory mirror housing, allowing for efficient replacement of a damaged insert in workshop or service conditions. By maintaining the manufacturer's standards, it is possible to correctly connect the heating function without the need for installation modifications.

Condition and service application

The item is used, making it an attractive solution for economical vehicle repair while maintaining the original BMW specification. This type of component will prove useful both in professional body and paint shops and in workshops specializing in the BMW brand, where compliance with factory solutions is valued.

Choosing an original exterior mirror reduces the risk of fitment issues and helps maintain visual and functional consistency with other body components, which is important for the long-term operation of the vehicle.

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, inserts, or complete mirror sets, check the available parts in the BMW Exterior Mirrors category.

For those interested in a broader context regarding the use of original components in vehicles of different generations, the article comparing the construction of classic and modern MINI models may be helpful – more information can be found in the material Classic Mini vs modern MINI – differences and OEM parts.