Wing Mirror BMW E90 E91 LCI 7 Heated Left N/S Door Black Sapphire Metallic 475

The Wing Mirror BMW E90 E91 LCI 7 Heated Left N/S Door Black Sapphire Metallic is an original body component designed for installation on the driver's side. Thanks to its factory design and heated function, it ensures good visibility and a consistent look with the body line of the facelifted BMW 3 Series.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: rhd-7268263-BS7
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7268263
• Substitutable numbers: 51167268263, 7268263, 51167202939, 7202939, EM
• Location on the vehicle: Left
• Color: Black Sapphire Metallic - 475
• Category: Mirror Assemblies

Purpose and fitment for BMW E90/E91 LCI

The presented side mirror has been designed specifically for the facelifted (LCI) BMW 3 Series E90/E91 models, intended for the left side of the vehicle. The OEM construction guarantees a proper fit to the door, correct housing geometry, and compatibility with factory mounting points and electrical installation.

The positioning on the driver's side allows for maintaining the ergonomics intended by the manufacturer, and the properly selected mirror angle supports safe observation of the vehicle's surroundings while driving and maneuvering.

Functionality of the heated mirror

The mirror is equipped with a heating function, which significantly improves user comfort in rain, snow, and low-temperature conditions. The heating system accelerates the evaporation of water vapor and the removal of frost from the glass surface, allowing the driver to obtain a clear view in the side zone more quickly.

The heated mirror works with the factory BMW electrical installation, which allows for its integration with the existing control system without the need for wiring modifications. Such a solution reduces installation time and minimizes the risk of installation errors.

Exterior appearance and Black Sapphire Metallic color

The mirror housing is finished in Black Sapphire Metallic, marked with paint code 475, characteristic of many BMW configurations. Thanks to this, the element harmoniously fits into the body styling, maintaining consistency with the other body panels.

The metallic black emphasizes the car's side line and blends well with both light and dark styling details. In the case of replacing a damaged mirror with an original element in the same color, it is possible to limit or completely eliminate the need for additional painting, which speeds up the repair process.

Benefits of using an original wing mirror

Choosing an original BMW wing mirror translates into several significant technical benefits:

• maintaining factory geometry and mirror stability at higher speeds,
• proper operation of the heating function thanks to compatibility with the electrical installation,
• consistent appearance with other body elements in Black Sapphire Metallic,
• easier installation thanks to factory mounting points.

The original mirror from the Wing Mirrors category helps maintain the technical and visual consistency of the vehicle, which is important both for daily use and for the subsequent resale of the car.

Condition, origin, and cost-effectiveness of installation

The item comes from the BMW range and is a used product, which allows combining factory build quality with a more attractive purchase cost compared to a new component. For many BMW E90/E91 LCI users, this is a reasonable compromise between maintaining the vehicle's originality and optimizing the repair budget.

If you want to better understand how choosing original used parts affects the car's resale value, check out the article Original used parts vs. car resale price – how not to lose money?, which discusses the practical aspects of such service decisions.

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