BMW 3 Series E90 Rearview Mirror Shell Replacement Housing for 2006-2012 Models

This rearview mirror shell serves as a dedicated replacement housing component for BMW 3 Series E90 vehicles produced between 2006 and 2012. Designed to address cosmetic damage, weathering effects, or impact damage to the original mirror housing, this product allows for housing renewal without replacing the entire mirror assembly. With coverage spanning both the earlier (2006-2008) and later (2009-2012) E90 production periods, it accommodates various model year specifications through corresponding OE part number compatibility. The housing is supplied as a complete pair to ensure both driver and passenger side mirror housings match.

Features and Construction

The rearview mirror shell is engineered specifically for the BMW 3 Series E90 platform, with design variations accounting for subtle differences between earlier and later model years. This attention to model-specific fitment ensures proper installation without modification requirements.

Material and Build

Constructed from ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene) plastic, the housing utilises a material common in automotive exterior components. ABS provides a balance of rigidity, impact resistance, and environmental durability appropriate for exterior mirror applications. The plastic formulation supports both painted and textured finishes, with this product available in either standard black or carbon pattern design options.

Size and Practical Fit

Packaged dimensions measure 27cm in length, 20cm in width, and 15cm in height, with a total package weight of 500g. These dimensions accommodate the pair of mirror housings with protective packaging. The product's fitment is confirmed through original equipment part number cross-referencing, including numbers 51167135098 and 51167135097 for 2006-2008 models, and 51167205291 and 51167205292 for 2009-2012 models.

Uses and Placement

This replacement housing addresses several practical scenarios for BMW 3 Series E90 owners, from cosmetic refreshment to functional repair needs. Its application is limited specifically to the E90 chassis code produced between 2006 and 2012.

Event or Professional Use

For automotive restoration projects, detailers, or body shops working with BMW 3 Series E90 vehicles, this housing provides a direct replacement component that maintains original equipment specifications. The availability in both standard black and carbon pattern designs offers flexibility for customisation projects or specification-matching requirements.

Everyday Home Use

For individual vehicle owners, the housing offers a solution for mirror shells damaged by minor impacts, weathering degradation, or cosmetic wear. The replacement installation method allows for housing renewal without replacing mirror glass, adjustment mechanisms, or heating elements, potentially reducing replacement complexity and cost compared to complete mirror assembly replacement.

Benefits and Buying Value

The product addresses the specific need for mirror housing replacement on a popular BMW model series with substantial production numbers, providing an alternative to sourcing original equipment components.

Reuse and Low Maintenance

By replacing only the housing shell rather than the entire mirror assembly, existing functional components including glass, motors, and heating elements can typically be retained. This approach potentially extends the service life of the complete mirror system while addressing housing-specific issues.

Why Choose This Product

This housing provides model-specific fitment for the BMW 3 Series E90 across both its earlier and later production years, with corresponding OE part number verification available. The ABS construction and available finish options offer a practical solution for housing replacement needs without requiring complete mirror assembly purchase.