BMW E81 E82 E88 M Sport Heated Right Wing Mirror O/S Black Sapphire Metallic 475

BMW E81 E82 E88 M Sport Heated Right Wing Mirror O/S Black Sapphire Metallic is a factory body component designed for vehicles equipped with the M Sport package. It offers a precise fit to the bodywork, maintains the original BMW design line, and features a heating function that improves visibility in difficult weather conditions.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: rhd-7268316-BS
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7268316
• Substitutable numbers: 51167268316, 7268316, 51167208216, 7208216, EM
• Location on the vehicle: Right
• Color: Black Sapphire Metallic - 475
• Category: Mirror Assemblies

Purpose and compatibility with BMW 1 Series

The presented mirror is intended for the right side of the vehicle and has been designed specifically for BMW E81, E82, and E88 models with the M Sport package. Thanks to a design compliant with factory BMW standards, the correct housing proportions, mounting geometry, and mirror glass angle are maintained, which translates into a proper field of view for the driver.

The original M Sport styling ensures a cohesive look for the entire body – the mirror blends harmoniously with the door and pillar line, without introducing visual differences compared to other body components.

Heating function and driving safety

The built-in mirror heating improves comfort and safety when using the vehicle in rain, snow, and at low temperatures. Faster evaporation and defrosting of the mirror surface reduces the risk of blind spots and ensures stable visibility in city traffic and on the road.

The heated mirror works with the factory BMW electrical system, which allows for maintaining the original logic of the system's operation – activation occurs in accordance with the vehicle settings, without the need for additional control system modifications.

Black Sapphire Metallic color and aesthetic values

The housing in Black Sapphire Metallic is a popular, elegant finish used in many BMW 1 Series units. This shade masks minor dirt well, and the metallic structure of the paint emphasizes the body line in daylight and artificial light.

For users who want to maintain the visual consistency of the vehicle after repair or replacement of a damaged component, color matching significantly limits the scope of potential paint work and shortens the time required to restore the car to full functionality.

M Sport wing mirror construction

As an item from the Wing Mirrors category, this M Sport model combines utility with a characteristic, dynamic housing line. The shape of the mirror has been developed to ensure favorable aerodynamic properties, reduce wind noise, and maintain image stability in the mirror at higher speeds.

This solution is particularly important in cars with a sporty character, where driving precision and clarity of the road situation have a direct impact on driving comfort and safety.

Condition, assembly, and service application

The item comes from the secondary market, which makes it an attractive option for post-accident repairs, body service, or replacing a damaged mirror without the need to reach for more expensive new components. A used BMW M Sport wing mirror allows you to maintain the original vehicle specification at an optimal cost level.

Due to its factory origin, the assembly process is similar to replacing an element with a new one – the mounting points and electrical connectors are prepared to work with the installation intended for the given BMW 1 Series model.

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

For drivers interested in a broader technical context and the differences between standard and sports body and equipment components of BMW, a discussion of solutions used in M and M Performance versions may be useful – more information can be found in the article BMW M Performance: how do BMW M components differ from standard ones?.