BMW X3 Rear View Mirror Replacement Parts

The BMW X3 has run across three main generations: the E83 (2003–2010), the F25 (2010–2017, with a facelift around 2014), and the G01 (2017 onwards), and mirrors are generally generation-specific due to differences in mounting points, wiring connectors, and glass shape. If your donor mirror and your car are from the same generation, fitment is likely straightforward, but crossing a generation boundary — for example, using an E83 mirror in an F25 — is very unlikely to work. If you're shopping near the 2010 or 2017 changeover dates, confirm the exact generation of both vehicles with the breaker before ordering.

For the BMW X3, trim level can matter because higher specifications such as SE, xLine, M Sport, or M40i may include auto-dimming, rain sensors, or puddle lights integrated into the mirror, which means the wiring and mirror unit itself can differ. If your car has one of these features, you'll want to source a mirror from a similar-spec vehicle to retain full functionality, though a mirror without those extras will usually bolt on physically. Let the breaker know which features your current mirror has so they can match accordingly.

Both 2013 and 2016 fall within the F25 generation (2010–2017), but 2013 sits before the facelift that arrived around 2014, which brought some interior and electrical updates. In many cases the mirror itself is the same unit across the pre- and post-facelift F25, but because connector configurations can vary, you should confirm compatibility with the breaker using both registration numbers before buying.

No, engine type and drivetrain layout (xDrive four-wheel drive or sDrive rear-wheel drive) have no bearing on the rear view mirror — it's a purely interior component unrelated to what's under the bonnet or how the wheels are driven. You can disregard engine and drivetrain details entirely when searching for this part, and focus on generation and trim-level specification instead.

Tell the breaker the year of manufacture and the generation of your X3 (E83, F25, or G01), your trim level or specification (for example SE, M Sport, or xLine), and which features your existing mirror has — such as auto-dimming, a built-in camera, rain sensor, or HomeLink buttons. The breaker may also ask for your registration number to cross-reference the exact build specification, which is the most reliable way to ensure the replacement matches what's on your car.

While BMW does sometimes share interior components across models built on the same platform, the X1, X3, and X5 have different interior architectures across their respective generations, and mirror fitment is not guaranteed to cross over. A mirror from a different model may look similar but differ in mounting points, wiring, or glass curvature. It's best to source a mirror specifically from an X3 of the correct generation and check with the breaker if you're considering a cross-model option.