Description
The Heated Left Exterior Mirror BMW 1 Series E87 LCI in Tiefseeblau Metallic A76 is an original body part designed for installation on the driver’s side. It ensures a precise fit for the LCI facelift version of the E87 and a consistent, aesthetic appearance thanks to the factory Deep Sea Blue paint.
Specifications and technical data
- SKU: 7268125-DSB
- Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
- Condition: Used
- OEM Part Number: 7268125
- Substitutable numbers: 7268125, 51167268125, 51167208359, 7208359
- Location on the vehicle: Left
- Color: Tiefseeblau Metallic – A76
- Category: Mirror Assemblies
Intended Use and Fitment for BMW 1 Series E87 LCI
The mirror presented belongs to the Exterior Mirrors category and has been specifically designed for the facelifted (LCI) BMW 1 Series E87. Its placement on the left side of the vehicle guarantees compatibility with the door geometry, window line, and factory mounting points, facilitating installation and maintaining the vehicle’s original side profile.
As a genuine BMW component, the mirror maintains correct housing proportions, adjustment angle, and a distinctive shape that matches the E87 LCI styling. This ensures no visual differences between the left and right sides after replacement, preserving the car’s cohesive, factory look.
Functionality of the Heated Mirror
The heated mirror function enhances driving safety in conditions of rain, snow, and low temperatures. Heating the mirror surface accelerates moisture evaporation and frost removal, allowing for quicker restoration of full visibility after starting the vehicle.
Key benefits of using a heated driver’s side mirror:
- stable visibility in adverse weather conditions,
- increased comfort during daily vehicle use,
- better control over the adjacent lane and blind spot,
- reduced need for manual cleaning of the mirror surface.
Tiefseeblau Metallic A76 Color and Body Aesthetics
The mirror is finished in the Tiefseeblau Metallic A76 color, also known as Deep Sea Blue, characteristic of many BMW 1 Series models. Using the factory metallic shade helps maintain a uniform paint appearance across the entire body, eliminating the need for additional painting when the color is correctly matched to the car.
The metallic paint finish accentuates the vehicle’s side profile, harmonizes well with door creases and pillars, and enhances the car’s overall appearance. This is particularly important for post-accident repairs or replacement of a damaged mirror when maintaining visual consistency with other body parts is a priority.
Characteristics of a Used Part
The offered mirror is a used part, allowing for economical vehicle repair while maintaining original BMW specifications. Such components are often chosen for body and paint repairs where structural and visual conformity with factory equipment is paramount.
Choosing an original, used exterior mirror reduces the risk of fitment issues, non-factory gaps, or differences in housing shape that can occur with lower-quality aftermarket alternatives.
Expanding the BMW Side Zone – BMW Exterior Mirrors
If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the side area of your BMW and require other parts from the same group, such as housings, inserts, or complete sets with turn signals, check the available parts in the BMW Exterior Mirrors category.
To compare the characteristics of equipment in sports versions of other brands and the impact of body and chassis components on vehicle handling, it is worth reading the guide: Audi RS vs. Other Models – What’s Under the Hood and Chassis?.
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