Split side mirrors

taxwoman · Post by **taxwoman** » Wed Jan 11, 2012 11:44 am

Does anybody know if those split side mirrors, which they have on most cars in Germany, including the BMWs, would fit into the BMWs here? This mirror eliminates the dead spot, which has been a problem for me. It is always on the cars I rent in Germany, and work perfectly, you don't even have to swivel your head to change lanes.

cgraff · Post by **cgraff** » Wed Jan 11, 2012 12:21 pm

Yes, they fit fine.

I have them on all mine and my family's BMWs. You should be able to order them from the dealer. Best is to research on realoem.com to get the right PN. Also you'll have to check if your car has heated mirrors.

-Chris

taxwoman · Post by **taxwoman** » Wed Jan 11, 2012 12:28 pm

thanks, I already talked to my service guy, who of course said, not for the US, but he has been wrong before. I'm going to Germany in May if necessary, I'll buy them there.

cfaust · Post by **cfaust** » Wed Jan 11, 2012 12:40 pm

I was able to order an E30 wide angle mirror from JMK or Hunterdon a few years ago without an hesitation. I've found that anytime I'm ordering something which didn't come on the car (euro parts, update/backdate, etc) it really helps to have the part number handy.

cgraff · Post by **cgraff** » Wed Jan 11, 2012 12:49 pm

Your service adviser isn't going to help you out here (typically). S/He is there to sell you service work.

Go to the parts department, with PN in hand, and order it there.

-Chris

mmarv · Post by **mmarv** » Wed Jan 11, 2012 2:35 pm

Yep, parts department. (or any other online BMW parts place)

Have one on my 330ci. Love it.

taxwoman · Post by **taxwoman** » Wed Jan 11, 2012 3:07 pm

Service adviser said he got the info from the parts dept., does anybody know what the part number is? the realoem website is down.

edw1 · Post by **edw1** » Wed Jan 11, 2012 3:17 pm

I put this driver side mirror in my E46: 51 16 8 250 438

mmarv · Post by **mmarv** » Wed Jan 11, 2012 3:42 pm

edw1 wrote:I put this driver side mirror in my E46: 51 16 8 250 438

E46 sedan/touring to be clear. Coupe and sedan's have different mirrors.

taxwoman · Post by **taxwoman** » Wed Jan 11, 2012 5:52 pm

thanks guys, I found that same parts number on the german site, and gave it to the parts department, who are now ordering it for me. Apparently those mirrors don't exist for the 5 series E60.

mmarv · Post by **mmarv** » Wed Jan 11, 2012 6:17 pm

taxwoman wrote:thanks guys, I found that same parts number on the german site, and gave it to the parts department, who are now ordering it for me. Apparently those mirrors don't exist for the 5 series E60.

They exist in the parts list. Quite a few variants.
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/partgrp.do?m ... g=51&fg=10

Quick search shows you don't want to afford them, or find them.

taxwoman · Post by **taxwoman** » Wed Jan 11, 2012 8:42 pm

Thanks, I tried to order it from them, and the part 51167065081 was not recognized, even though they had it on that site.

edw1 · Post by **edw1** » Thu Jan 12, 2012 7:50 am

mmarv wrote:
edw1 wrote:I put this driver side mirror in my E46: 51 16 8 250 438
E46 sedan/touring to be clear. Coupe and sedan's have different mirrors.

Meh. Coupes aren't real cars.

taxwoman · Post by **taxwoman** » Sat Jan 14, 2012 9:14 pm

Hooray, I got my split mirror installed at Princeton BMW, I can seee!!!!