Used BMW i3 Wing Mirror

The BMW i3 was produced in a single generation, with a facelift arriving in 2017 that brought some visual and equipment updates but no change to the body structure or door architecture. Wing mirror frames from pre-facelift (2013–2017) and post-facelift (2017–2022) cars may or may not interchange directly, so confirm with the breaker against your registration whether the mirror shell and mounting point are identical across that 2017 boundary. Side (NS or OS) must match in all cases.

No, NS (nearside, passenger-left) and OS (offside, driver-right) mirrors are handed and will not swap over — the mounting angle, internal fitment and profile are mirror images of each other. Always specify NS or OS clearly when getting a quote from a breaker, and match it to the side you need.

Trim level does not affect the physical fitment of the wing mirror frame or mounting on the i3 — the body and door structure are the same across Suite, Loft and Lodge grades. You may find cosmetic differences such as colour-matched versus dark/gloss-black mirror caps depending on the donor car's specification, but the frame itself will fit regardless; any cap can be resprayed or swapped. Confirm features such as electric folding, heated glass or an integrated indicator with the breaker against your registration, as these are specification variables rather than trim-level fitment rules.

A 2015 mirror comes from the pre-facelift i3 and a 2019 mirror from the post-facelift model, with the facelift point being 2017. The door architecture of the i3 did not fundamentally change at that point, but whether the mirror assembly crosses that boundary without issue is something you should confirm with the breaker against both registrations, as housing profiles or fixings may differ. Ensure you match the side (NS or OS) in any case.

The i3s shares the same body shell and door structure as the standard i3, so the physical mounting point and door interface are the same. However, the i3s was often supplied with a sportier exterior appearance pack that could include differently finished mirror caps, so there may be a cosmetic difference even if the frame fits. Confirm with the breaker that the mirror assembly — and any features such as folding or heating — matches your car's specification.

Colour is not a fitment factor — what determines fit is the generation, the side (NS or OS), and the year relative to the 2017 facelift. A mirror in the wrong colour will fit mechanically and can be resprayed or have its cap swapped to match your car. Focus on confirming the correct side and year compatibility with the breaker, and treat colour as a separate cosmetic consideration.