Mirror Cap BMW E81 E87 LCI Wing Mirror Right O/S Cover Schwarz 2 Black - 668

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

Mirror Cap BMW E81 E87 LCI Wing Mirror Right O/S Cover Schwarz 2 Black is an original body component designed for installation on the passenger or driver side depending on the market, ensuring a factory fit and a consistent vehicle appearance. The Schwarz 2 – 668 paint finish allows for seamless integration of the cover into the body line, while the construction compliant with BMW factory standards facilitates easy installation. This is a practical solution for replacing a damaged mirror housing in 1 Series models after the facelift (LCI).

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 0038344-SCH
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 0038344
• Substitutable numbers: 0038344, 51160038344
• Location on the vehicle: Right
• Color: Schwarz 2 - 668
• Category: Mirror Components

Technical specifications and fitment

The mirror cover has been designed as an element from the Mirror components group, dedicated to the BMW 1 Series E81/E87 facelift body. The shape, mounting points, and edge geometry correspond to the factory solution, allowing for precise alignment with the mirror glass and base. The placement on the right side of the vehicle ensures compatibility with the original body structure and maintains the correct aerodynamics of the mirror.

The Schwarz 2 – 668 color is a standard BMW paint, which allows the housing to integrate well with the factory body color palette. In the case of renovation or repair of the vehicle's side zone, this allows for limiting the scope of painting and maintaining a consistent aesthetic of the entire car body.

Function in the mirror system

The mirror cover performs several important operational functions:

• protects the adjustment mechanism and the mirror glass from the influence of external factors,
• stabilizes airflow around the mirror, reducing noise at higher speeds,
• provides an aesthetic finish to the side part of the body,
• enables proper guidance of seal edges and adjacent elements.

Thanks to maintaining the original housing geometry, the mirror operates within the range intended by the manufacturer after installation, and visibility in the side zone remains consistent with factory assumptions.

Benefits of using an original mirror cover

Using an original BMW mirror cover in Schwarz 2 – 668 allows for maintaining the visual and technical consistency of the vehicle. You receive an element with the correct profile that does not require mounting modifications or edge adjustments, which shortens repair time and reduces the risk of subsequent looseness or mirror vibrations.

The product from the Mirror components category is particularly recommended for post-accident repairs, minor parking damage, and when replacing worn or cracked covers. Choosing an original construction helps maintain the vehicle's value and facilitates any future service work within the mirror area.

Repair expansion – BMW mirror components

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the side zone in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as housings, glass, or complete bodies, check the available parts in the BMW mirror components category.

Condition, origin, and selection of used parts

The offered mirror cover is a used part, which allows for an economical repair while maintaining the original BMW specification. Such elements usually come from the disassembly of vehicles where the body or mirror system has not suffered serious damage, allowing them to be reused in another car.

When selecting used body components, it is worth paying attention to the compatibility of the generation, body version, and mounting side. It is also good practice to familiarize yourself with guides on choosing original parts from disassembly – we discuss this more broadly in the article The best used car parts – a guide to the most frequently chosen original parts.

Knowledge about the used parts market

The market for used components covers a wide range of premium brands, including Mercedes-Benz, where, just like in BMW, original components from disassembly allow for significantly reducing service costs while maintaining high quality. The principles of selecting such elements, described in the material Used parts for Mercedes - original parts from disassembly, can largely be applied to the selection of mirror covers and other body elements in BMW as well.