Description
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The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.
Wing Mirror Cover BMW E81 E82 E87 Cap Casing Left N/S Sparkling Graphite in Sparkling Graphite Metallic A22 is an original body component designed for precise installation on the factory mirror housing. This used casing ensures a proper fit to the door structure and a consistent look with the rest of the vehicle’s bodywork. It is a practical solution for replacing a damaged cover after a collision or during an aesthetic vehicle restoration.
Specifications and technical data
- SKU: 0032681-SG3
- Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
- Condition: Used
- OEM Part Number: 0032681
- Substitutable numbers: 0032681, 51160032681
- Location on the vehicle: Left
- Color: Sparkling Graphite Metallic – A22
- Category: Mirror Assemblies
Characteristics and purpose
The presented housing belongs to the Wing Mirrors category and is dedicated to BMW vehicles from the E81, E82, and E87 series. The component is mounted on the left side of the vehicle, which allows for maintaining the factory mirror geometry and the driver’s correct field of vision. The construction is designed as an OEM body part, ensuring it retains the correct lines and compatibility with the standard mirror frame and glass insert.
Color and paint matching
The cover is finished in the Sparkling Graphite Metallic A22 shade, characteristic of many BMW configurations from the production period in question. The metallic paint structure provides visual consistency with factory-painted body elements, which reduces the need for additional paint work, provided the other panels of the vehicle have maintained a similar surface condition. This is an advantageous solution for spot repairs when you want to quickly restore the aesthetics of the side of the car.
Construction and installation
The mirror housing serves as the outer cover of the body, designed to protect the adjustment mechanism and the mirror glass from external factors. The shape and mounts are adapted to the factory bracket on the left side, which facilitates installation in place of the damaged element. Thanks to the design consistent with the original bodywork, it is possible to maintain proper alignment with the door, seals, and turn signal, if present in the given mirror variant.
Practical application
The used mirror cover is particularly useful in situations where there has been mechanical damage to the outer part of the mirror, but its internal mechanism remains functional. Replacing just the housing allows for reduced repair costs while maintaining the vehicle’s original specifications. This solution is often chosen for post-accident repairs, visual corrections, and restoring a consistent body appearance in daily-driven cars.
Integration with other BMW mirrors
In the case of an extensive repair of the side body section, it is worth considering other elements from the mirror group to maintain a uniform visual and functional standard on both sides of the vehicle. If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the side area in 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 Wing Mirrors category.
For those interested in a broader context of selecting original body and mirror components for vehicles of this brand, an article comparing the construction of classic and modern models may be helpful, available here: Classic Mini vs modern MINI – how the construction has changed and which original Mini parts help preserve their character.
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