BMW F20 Door Wing Mirror Heated Auto Dip Left N/S Glacier Silber Metallic - A83

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

BMW F20 Door Wing Mirror Heated Auto Dip Left N/S Glacier Silber Metallic - A83 is an original body component designed for installation on the driver's side. Thanks to its factory finish in Glacier Silber Metallic - A83, it ensures a consistent look with the vehicle's paintwork while maintaining full electrical functionality. This is a practical solution for users who want to restore the proper operation of the mirror while maintaining aesthetics consistent with the BMW standard.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: RHD-7242747-GSB
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7242747
• Substitutable numbers: 7242747, 51167242747
• Location on the vehicle: Left
• Color: Glacier Silber Metallic - A83
• Category: Mirror Assemblies

Purpose and functions of the mirror

The presented mirror belongs to the Exterior mirrors category and is designed for installation on the left side of the BMW F20 series vehicle. The driver's side placement ensures a proper field of view and compliance with the factory body geometry. The integrated heating function facilitates use in winter conditions, reducing fogging and frost accumulation on the glass surface.

A significant advantage is the automatic tilting (auto dip) function, which assists with maneuvering, especially when reversing and parking in tight spaces. This feature improves visibility of curbs and obstacles in the lower field of view, which translates into greater precision of maneuvers and reduces the risk of damage to rims and tires.

Exterior appearance and color matching

The mirror housing is finished in Glacier Silber Metallic - A83, which allows for aesthetic matching to bodywork painted in the same shade. The metallic coating gives the component a cohesive, modern character and blends well with the BMW F20 body line. Thanks to the factory paint job, there is no need for additional painting, provided the vehicle has the identical color code.

The geometry of the housing and the shape of the mirror are consistent with the BMW design line, which ensures proper aerodynamics and minimizes air noise at higher speeds. The mirror maintains the vehicle's stock appearance, which is important both from the point of view of aesthetics and the car's resale value.

Technical characteristics and installation

As a component from the BMW exterior mirrors group, the mirror has been designed to work with the vehicle's factory electrical installation. The design provides for integration with the mirror control system in the driver's door, which allows for position adjustment and the use of heating and automatic tilting functions in accordance with the equipment of the specific car model.

The location on the left side of the body facilitates installation in place of the original mirror, while maintaining the mounting points provided by the manufacturer. The used nature of the part means that the element comes from dismantling, which allows for maintaining the original specification and compatibility with factory BMW solutions.

Practical application and benefits of replacement

Replacing a damaged mirror with the presented model allows you to restore full side observation functionality and comfort of using the vehicle in daily operation. Heating of the mirror surface improves safety in difficult weather conditions, and automatic tilting supports precise maneuvering in curb zones.

For users who care about the visual consistency of the body, it is crucial to maintain the original Glacier Silber Metallic - A83 color, which limits the need for additional paint work. Using an original mirror from the same model series helps maintain compliance with the factory vehicle specification, which is important both technically and aesthetically.

Configuration expansion and selection of other elements

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, inserts, or complete sets with electric adjustment, check the available parts in the BMW exterior mirrors category.

When selecting used body elements and electrical equipment, it is worth using practical advice on identifying parts by catalog numbers and the equipment of a specific model. Helpful information on selecting original components can be found in the article Audi five-cylinder engine – a legend from Quattro to RS3 and how to take care of it using original Audi parts, where, among other things, the principles of using OEM numbers when searching for parts are discussed.