BMW 1 E81 E82 E88 M Sport Heated Left Wing Mirror N/S Le Mans Blau Blue 381

The left exterior mirror for BMW 1 Series E81, E82, E88 M Sport with heating in Le Mans Blau Metallic is a factory body part designed for precise fitment on sporty versions of the BMW 1 Series. The original design ensures correct geometry, stable mounting, and proper integration with the adjustment and heating systems, contributing to safe visibility in daily use.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: rhd-7268315-LMB
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7268315
• Substitutable numbers: 51167268315, 7268315, 51167208215, 7208215, EM
• Location on the vehicle: Left
• Color: Le Mans Blau Metallic - 381
• Category: Mirror Assemblies

Intended Use and Fitment for BMW 1 Series

The presented mirror is designed as a factory part for BMW 1 Series models of the E81, E82, and E88 generation in the M Sport version, mounted on the left side of the vehicle. The housing design, adjustment angle, and mirror shape are tailored to the body characteristics of these models, maintaining the original side profile and correct driver's field of vision.

Thanks to its original geometry, the mirror integrates with the factory mounting points in the door, facilitating installation and reducing the risk of improper fitment with the door panel and side window.

Functionality of the Heated Exterior Mirror

This component features a heating function, significantly improving user comfort in rain, snow, and low temperatures. The mirror glass heating accelerates moisture evaporation and frost removal, allowing the driver to obtain a clearer view of the vehicle's surroundings more quickly.

A heated exterior mirror is an important element of the active safety system – stable visibility in the side and rear areas reduces blind spots and aids in maneuvers such as lane changes or overtaking.

Le Mans Blau Metallic Color – Body Consistency

The mirror housing is finished in the Le Mans Blau Metallic – 381 color, characteristic of sporty BMW configurations. This allows the part to harmoniously blend with the vehicle's body line, without the need for additional painting, provided the vehicle has the same paint code.

Choosing the correct color is important not only for aesthetics but also for practicality – maintaining a uniform paint finish facilitates later resale of the car and reduces the need for additional bodywork and painting.

Construction and Role in the Body System

The left exterior mirror for BMW M Sport functions as an optical and aerodynamic element. The housing shape has been developed to reduce air turbulence at higher speeds and minimize cabin noise. Simultaneously, the appropriately sized mirror surface provides a clear view of vehicles in adjacent lanes.

As part of the Exterior Mirrors category, this component contributes to the vehicle's side safety zone – its proper functioning directly impacts the assessment of the distance and speed of other road users.

Characteristics of a Used Component

The offered component is a used part, meaning it comes from a dismantled vehicle and may show signs of wear typical for this class of parts. However, it retains the functionality required for continued use, offering a cost-effective alternative to new components for accident repairs or replacement of a damaged mirror.

Choosing a used, original-type mirror helps maintain the car's stylistic consistency and reduce service costs, while preserving the factory design and compatibility with the BMW 1 Series body.

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

For drivers interested in driving dynamics and component selection for four-wheel-drive vehicles, an article discussing various AWD solutions may be useful – find more information in the material xDrive, 4Matic, quattro or 4Motion – AWD System Comparison.