BMW 3 Series 3 E92 M Sport High Gloss Left Door Wing Mirror N/S Black Sapphire

BMW 3 Series 3 E92 M Sport High Gloss Left Door Wing Mirror N/S Black Sapphire is an original body component designed for 3 Series coupe models, ensuring a consistent look with the factory M package. The paint in the Black Sapphire Metallic - 475 shade helps maintain a uniform body styling line, while the sporty M Sport design emphasizes the dynamic character of the car. This used OEM part is a sensible choice for accident repairs or replacing a damaged mirror without the need to invest in a new part.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: rhd-7176185-BS3
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7176185
• Substitutable numbers: 51167176185, 7176185, Shadow Line, Heated
• Location on the vehicle: Left
• Color: Black Sapphire Metallic - 475
• Category: Mirror Assemblies

Purpose and fitment for BMW 3 E92 M Sport

The presented mirror is designed for the left side of the vehicle, which is crucial for proper installation and the driver's visibility geometry. The construction corresponds to the M Sport version, ensuring the correct housing line, proportions, and the characteristic, more dynamic shapes typical of BMW's sports styling package.

The High Gloss finish perfectly complements the Shadow Line, creating a visually cohesive set with window trim and other decorative body elements. This solution is particularly important for precise car restoration, where not only functionality but also aesthetic compliance with the factory configuration matters.

Functionality and performance features

The mirror has been designed as a component providing a stable field of view on the driver's side, with appropriately selected glass and housing geometry. The design allows for integration with the vehicle's factory systems, maintaining ease of operation from inside the car, in accordance with the equipment of the given unit.

The housing is adapted for use in typical passenger car operating conditions – from daily city driving to high-speed routes. The applied design solutions reduce vibrations and ensure a clear image in the mirror, which translates into safer maneuvering, lane changing, and parking.

Black Sapphire Metallic finish and body aesthetics

The Black Sapphire Metallic - 475 color is a characteristic metallic shade of black used by BMW at the factory, which masks minor dirt well and highlights the body line. Thanks to this, the mirror harmoniously fits into the car's styling without the need for additional painting when matching a car in the same color.

The combination of metallic paint with the High Gloss finish gives the mirror a modern, elegant look, consistent with the premium line of the BMW brand. This is especially important for repairs where the goal is to maintain the original character of the vehicle, rather than just functionally replacing a damaged element.

Condition, origin, and benefits of choosing a used part

The item comes from the Exterior mirrors group and is a used part, which allows for a significant reduction in repair costs while maintaining the manufacturer's original specifications. Choosing an OEM component from dismantling is a good solution for users who want to maintain factory fitment while optimizing their service budget.

A used mirror from original BMW production also offers benefits in terms of material quality and fit – the housing, mounts, and geometry are consistent with factory standards, which facilitates installation and minimizes the risk of problems with fitting to the door and body line.

Comprehensive modernization of the BMW side zone

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the side zone in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as housings, glass inserts, or complete mirror sets, check out the available parts in the BMW Exterior mirrors category.

Technical support and knowledge for informed drivers

When planning broader bodywork or visual changes to the car, it is worth expanding your knowledge about the regeneration and selection of elements from the secondary market. A guide dedicated to the renovation and purchase of aluminum components may be helpful – you can find it in the article Used wheels like new: a guide to buying and refurbishing alloy wheels, which shows how to consciously choose used parts and maintain their condition in the long term.