Description
The Left Exterior Mirror for BMW 3 E90/E91 in Monacoblau Metallic A35 is an original body part designed for the 3 Series models, ensuring proper visibility and a cohesive look for the car’s side profile. This used component from the Exterior Mirrors category allows for a technically correct replacement of a damaged mirror while maintaining factory styling and geometry.
Specifications and technical data
- SKU: rhd-7189947-MB3
- Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
- Condition: Used
- OEM Part Number: 7189947
- Substitutable numbers: 51167161539, 7161539, 51167189947, 7189947
- Location on the vehicle: Left
- Color: Monacoblau Metallic – A35
- Category: Mirror Assemblies
Intended Use and Fitment for BMW 3 E90/E91
The presented mirror is designed as a component to be mounted on the left side of the vehicle, in accordance with the factory design specifications for the BMW 3 Series generation E90/E91. This ensures proper fitment to the door shape, correct positioning relative to the A-pillar, and maintains adequate visibility in the vehicle’s side and rear zones.
As a part from the BMW OE line, the mirror meets the manufacturer’s requirements for geometry, housing quality, and compatibility with factory mounting points. This allows for predictable installation without the need for door structure modifications.
Heated Mirror Functionality
The mirror is equipped with a heating function, significantly improving driving safety in conditions of rain, snow, and low temperatures. The heated glass surface reduces fogging and frost buildup, shortening the vehicle preparation time for driving and improving the clarity of the mirror image.
In practice, this means stable visibility in difficult weather conditions, which is particularly important when driving outside the city, on high-speed roads, and in heavy urban traffic. Proper mirror heating supports the operation of safety systems based on the driver’s observation of the vehicle’s surroundings.
Monacoblau Metallic A35 Color and Body Aesthetics
The mirror housing is finished in the Monacoblau Metallic A35 color, characteristic of BMW’s paint palette. The metallic paint structure ensures visual consistency with the bodywork in the same shade, facilitating an aesthetic replacement of the part without immediate repainting.
For users who care about the appearance of their vehicle’s side profile, matching the mirror color to the factory body paint is important both visually and for the car’s value during further use. A uniform Monacoblau Metallic shade helps maintain the consistent stylistic character of the 3 Series.
Characteristics of a Used Component
The mirror is sourced from the aftermarket, allowing for an economical replacement while maintaining the original BMW specifications. A used component is a good solution in cases of mechanical damage, such as a broken housing or damaged mechanism, when the priority is to restore the mirror’s function correctly.
Choosing an original, used mirror from the same vehicle generation minimizes the risk of fitment issues and allows for the preservation of factory heating and adjustment parameters, in line with the design of the 3 Series E90/E91.
Application Area and Mirror System Expansion
The left mirror is a key element of the vehicle’s side zone, responsible for observing the traffic lane on the driver’s side, performing lane changes, and monitoring blind spots within the scope intended by BMW’s design. A correctly selected and installed part contributes to everyday driving comfort and maneuvering safety.
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 mirror sets, check the available parts in the BMW Exterior Mirrors category.
Why Consider a Used BMW Mirror
For many 3 Series users, choosing a used mirror is a sensible compromise between cost and maintaining the original manufacturer’s specifications. You receive a part designed specifically for the model, with the correct geometry and color, without having to resort to aftermarket replacements with uncertain fitment.
If you want to better understand the specifics of the used parts market and make informed purchasing decisions, it is worth familiarizing yourself with the educational material Used Car Parts: Myths and Facts You Need to Know, which clarifies the most common doubts related to second-hand components.
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