Wing Mirror Cover BMW E81 E87 Cap Casing Left N/S Patagonia Green Metallic - A71

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

Wing Mirror Cover BMW E81 E87 Cap Casing Left N/S Patagonia Green Metallic is an original body component designed for precise installation on the factory mirror base. By maintaining OEM geometry, it ensures proper fitment with the door and mirror glass, while the Patagonia Green Metallic paint finish helps maintain the visual consistency of the vehicle's side. It is a practical solution for replacing a damaged cover following a collision or parking scrape.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 0032681-PTG1
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 0032681
• Substitutable numbers: 0032681, 51160032681, EM
• Location on the vehicle: Left
• Color: Patagoniagruen Metallic - A71
• Category: Mirror Assemblies

Purpose and fitment for BMW 1 Series E81/E87

The presented mirror cover is designed as a body component for the BMW 1 Series E81/E87 generation on the left side. The housing construction is adapted to the factory mirror body, which facilitates installation and allows for maintaining the body line consistent with the manufacturer's design. The positioning on the driver's side ensures accurate reproduction of the shape and angle of the creases characteristic of this model.

The cover is part of the Wing Mirrors group, which means it is compatible with the original glass, adjustment mechanism, and turn signal (if present in the specific vehicle configuration). This allows for the replacement of the cover alone without interfering with other mirror components.

Patagonia Green Metallic A71 color and visual aspect

The finish in Patagonia Green Metallic A71 is a characteristic metallic BMW paint that highlights the side body line and blends well with factory decorative elements. Using the original color tone reduces the need for additional painting when matching to a vehicle of the same color, which shortens repair time and simplifies the restoration process.

The metallic structure of the paint coating ensures uniform light reflection, which is particularly important on protruding elements such as mirrors. Proper color matching helps avoid shade differences between the door, fender, and mirror housing, which is significant both aesthetically and for potential vehicle resale.

Characteristics of the used component

The mirror cover is a used component, which in practice means it comes from vehicle dismantling and may show signs of wear typical for this group of parts. This type of component is a good choice for post-accident repairs when the priority is to maintain the original geometry and base material while optimizing costs.

In the case of body components from this group, it is important that the factory plastic structure and mounting method are preserved, which facilitates installation and minimizes the risk of problems with fitting to the mirror base and adjacent door panels.

Installation and practical application

The left-side mirror cover is intended for installation in place of the factory cover, using the original mounting points. In practice, this means the replacement can be carried out as part of standard bodywork and service tasks, without the need to modify the mirror structure.

This type of element is particularly suitable in situations where there has been:

• mechanical damage or cracking of the outer housing,
• paint scratches on the mirror edges,
• local repair of the side body part after a parking collision.

Thanks to the preservation of the original form of the cover, it is possible to restore the correct appearance of the mirror and maintain the stylistic consistency of the entire side of the vehicle.

BMW Wing Mirrors – expansion and completion

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

To better understand the importance of selecting the right body and equipment components in premium segment vehicles, it may be helpful to review material comparing various technical solutions used in modern powertrains – more information can be found in the article Go-Kart Feeling XXL: used N18 turbocharger versus B48 – what to choose for a Mini Cooper S?.