Wing Mirror Cover BMW F30 F31 Cap Casing Left N/S Glacier Silver Metallic - A83

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

Wing Mirror Cover BMW F30 F31 Cap Casing Left N/S Glacier Silver Metallic is an original body component from the Exterior mirrors group, designed for installation on the left side of the vehicle. Thanks to the factory Glacier Silver Metallic - A83 color, the cover allows you to maintain a consistent body appearance and reduces the need for additional painting. It is a practical solution for post-accident repairs or replacing a damaged mirror housing in a BMW F30 series.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 2222543-GSB
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 2222543
• Substitutable numbers: 2222543, 51162222543, 7292745, 51167292745
• Location on the vehicle: Left
• Color: Glacier Silber Metallic - A83
• Category: Mirror Assemblies

Purpose and fitment for BMW

The presented mirror cover has been designed specifically for BMW F30 family models, ensuring a proper fit to the door structure and the geometry of the mirror on the left side of the vehicle. As a component from the Exterior mirrors group, the housing works with the factory glass, insert, and adjustment mechanism, allowing for the preservation of the original functionality of the entire mirror assembly.

Proper edge alignment with the body line reduces wind noise and ensures an aesthetic appearance of the side of the car. The construction provided by the manufacturer facilitates installation in place of the damaged cover without the need for modifying brackets or additional fitting of the element.

Glacier Silver Metallic - A83 color

The factory Glacier Silver Metallic - A83 color is a popular shade of silver paint used in many BMW F30 units. Using a cover in the same color code allows for:

• maintaining a uniform color of the entire side of the vehicle without visible shade differences,
• reducing or completely eliminating the need for repainting the element,
• speeding up the visual repair process after a collision or parking damage.

For users who care about the stylistic consistency of the body, this is a technically beneficial and visually neutral solution – the cover blends into the body line, restoring the factory look of the mirror.

Component characteristics and installation

The cover is intended for installation on the left side of the vehicle, which is important both in terms of shape and the method of attachment to the mirror body. As a used part, it comes from an original BMW mirror set, thanks to which it retains the correct geometry and mounting points provided by the manufacturer.

In practice, the installation consists of removing the damaged housing and seating the presented cover on the existing mirror base. With a correctly performed operation, it is possible to restore full functionality and the proper appearance of the mirror without interfering with the electrical installation or the adjustment mechanism.

Practical application and benefits of choosing OEM parts

Choosing an original mirror cover for the BMW F30 is particularly beneficial in situations where you want to maintain factory-quality fitment and color consistency with the rest of the body. An OEM element from the Exterior mirrors group minimizes the risk of installation problems, leaks, or improper adhesion to the mirror body.

Such a solution works well both for post-accident repairs and for replacing a mechanically damaged element (scratches, cracks, paint defects). The user receives a part that structurally corresponds to the factory equipment of the vehicle, which makes it easier to keep the car in a state close to the original.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the side body area in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as housings, inserts, or complete mirror assemblies, check the available parts in the BMW Exterior mirrors category.

Additionally, if you are interested in a broader context of selecting original components for drivetrain repairs and want to better understand the advantages of OEM parts over uncertain replacements, it is worth reading the article Humming differential? Find out why a used OEM drive axle is a better investment than an uncertain replacement, which shows a practical approach to choosing used original elements.