Second Hand BMW Z4 Wing Mirror

The Z4 has gone through distinct generations: the E85/E86 roadster and coupe ran from 2003 to 2008, the E89 followed from 2009 to 2016, and the current G29 started from 2019 onwards. Wing mirrors are generation-specific, so an E85 mirror will not fit an E89 or G29, and you must match the generation to your car. Always confirm the exact generation against your registration with the breaker before ordering.

These are different generations — the 2007 car is the E85/E86 (2003–2008) and the 2010 car is the E89 (2009–2016), so the mirror bodies are not the same and will not interchange. You need to source a mirror specifically for the E89 if your car is a 2010 model. Confirm the generation against your registration with the breaker to be certain.

Trim level does not affect the physical fitment of the mirror frame — the mounting and shell are the same across trims within the same generation. However, M Sport and higher trims may have had different mirror finishes or caps, so a mirror sourced from a lower trim may look slightly different once fitted. The key things to match are generation and side (NS for nearside/passenger-left, OS for offside/driver-right); confirm any cosmetic details with the breaker.

Yes, this is essential — NS (nearside, passenger side, left) and OS (offside, driver side, right) mirrors are completely different parts and are not interchangeable. UK convention is NS for the left and OS for the right when sat in the driver's seat. Always specify NS or OS clearly when requesting a quote from a breaker.

Whether electric adjustment, heating, folding, or indicator repeater functions from a used mirror will work with your car depends on how your specific car is wired and specced, which can vary even within the same generation and trim. This is something you need to confirm with the breaker by checking the donor mirror's features against your registration rather than assuming a match. The mirror frame fitment is generation- and side-specific, but the electrical compatibility is a separate question entirely.

Colour does not affect fitment — the mirror cap and body can be resprayed to match your car, so a mirror in a different colour will still fit correctly if it is the right generation and side. Most breakers supply mirrors in whatever colour the donor car happened to be, so an unmatched colour is normal and not a reason to reject a part. Focus on matching the generation and NS/OS side, and arrange a respray if needed.