Description
The left exterior mirror for BMW F20 LCI with heating function in Alpinweiss 3 – 300 is an original body part designed for the post-facelift 1 Series models. Thanks to its factory construction, it ensures a proper fit to the driver’s door, maintaining a consistent appearance and correct body side line geometry.
Specifications and technical data
- SKU: RHD-7242703-AW2
- Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
- Condition: Used
- OEM Part Number: 7242703
- Substitutable numbers: 51167242703, 7242703
- Location on the vehicle: Left
- Color: Alpinweiss 3 – 300
- Category: Mirror Assemblies
Purpose and Fitment
The presented mirror belongs to the Exterior Mirrors category and has been specifically designed for installation on the left side of the LCI facelift BMW 1 Series F20. This ensures the correct viewing angle, compatibility with the factory door mounting, and proper integration with the car’s electrical system.
Its original origin from the BMW range translates to dimensional accuracy with the factory part, facilitating installation and preventing issues with leaks, vibrations, or incorrect mirror glass positioning.
Color and Finish
The mirror is finished in the factory color Alpinweiss 3 – 300, characteristic of light-colored, painted BMW bodies. This allows the part to integrate well with the car’s side profile without requiring additional painting, provided the color is a good match for the vehicle.
The uniform, light paint finish contributes to the car’s aesthetic appeal, and using the original shade makes it easier to maintain visual consistency when replacing a damaged mirror after a collision or scrape.
Functionality and Application
The mirror is equipped with a heating function, which improves visibility in rain, snow, and low temperatures. The heated glass reduces fogging and icing, supporting safe observation of the side area and blind spots while driving.
Its placement on the left side of the vehicle provides the driver with the correct observation angle, and its construction, compliant with factory BMW standards, allows for the use of existing mounting points and electrical connections without the need for modifications.
Condition and Benefits of Choosing Original Parts
This part comes from the used BMW parts group, allowing for a reasonable repair cost while maintaining the mirror’s factory construction and geometry. Choosing an original exterior mirror reduces the risk of fitment issues, problems with the adjustment mechanism, or poor alignment with the door panel.
When replacing a mechanically damaged part or restoring full functionality to the side area, using such a component helps maintain the vehicle’s visual and technical consistency, without the compromises typical of aftermarket alternatives with uncertain specifications.
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 kits with mountings, check the available parts in the BMW Exterior Mirrors category.
For drivers interested in a broader context of selecting original components and the structural differences between model generations, an article comparing classic and contemporary solutions may be helpful, available here: Classic Mini vs. Modern MINI – How Construction Has Changed and Which Original Mini Parts Help Preserve Their Character.
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