BMW 3 Series 3 E90 E91 LCI Heated Right Wing Mirror O/S Blue Water Metallic 896

The BMW 3 Series 3 E90 E91 LCI Heated Right Wing Mirror O/S Blue Water Metallic in Bluewater Metallic - 896 is a genuine body component designed for installation on the driver's side of a right-hand drive vehicle. This is a used BMW brand component, ensuring factory-standard fitment, consistent paint finish, and proper operation of the mirror heating system.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: rhd-7268264-WB3
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7268264
• Substitutable numbers: 51167268264, 7268264, 51167202940, 7202940
• Location on the vehicle: Right
• Color: Bluewater Metallic - 896
• Category: Mirror Assemblies

Application and fitment for BMW 3 Series E90/E91 LCI

The presented wing mirror has been designed specifically for BMW 3 Series E90/E91 LCI (facelift) models, which guarantees the correct housing shape, appropriate mounting geometry, and compatibility with factory door mounting points. Its placement on the right side of the vehicle allows for a direct replacement of a damaged part without the need for bodywork modifications or wiring adaptations.

Its genuine BMW origin ensures the retention of correct proportions, mirror angle, and alignment with the body lines characteristic of the 3 Series, which is important for both the safety and aesthetics of the vehicle.

Heated mirror functionality

The mirror is equipped with a heated glass surface function, which improves visibility in rain, snow, and low-temperature conditions. The heating system works with the car's electrical installation, accelerating the evaporation of water vapor and the removal of thin layers of ice from the mirror surface.

This solution increases driving safety, especially during highway and city driving in difficult weather conditions, reducing blind spots and improving control over the situation in adjacent traffic lanes.

Color and aesthetics – Bluewater Metallic - 896

The mirror housing is finished in the Bluewater Metallic - 896 shade, characteristic of the BMW paint palette. Thanks to this, the element harmoniously integrates with the body lines, maintaining color consistency with the vehicle's factory paint, provided the car has the same color code.

The metallic paint coating provides an visually attractive light reflection effect and works well with chrome and plastic body details, which is important for maintaining the original character of the facelifted 3 Series.

Characteristics of the used OEM component

This is a used BMW wing mirror, which in practice means the retention of the original construction, factory materials, and compliance with the manufacturer's technical documentation. This type of component is a good choice for accident repairs when the priority is fitment and proper operation, while reducing costs compared to a new part.

The original construction ensures proper alignment with the door, stable mounting, and compatibility with the standard electrical harness, which facilitates installation in a specialized service center or a workshop dealing with the BMW brand.

Application area and mirror system expansion

The mirror belongs to the group of elements responsible for side and rear visibility of the vehicle, directly affecting the safety of maneuvers such as changing lanes, overtaking, or parking. Replacing a damaged right mirror with a functional heated unit allows you to restore full functionality of the mirror system and maintain compliance with factory equipment.

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 sets with electric adjustment, check the available parts in the BMW wing mirrors category.

For drivers interested in the broader context of using genuine components in premium cars, it is worth reading an article describing how properly selected used parts help maintain the brand's character – more information can be found in the material Audi and emotions in their purest form. How do used parts help maintain the brand's DNA?.