[kschwiggy]

I'll be swapping out the interior mirror with the larger, frameless version that we have on our X7. I will update this thread with install pics and results.

I believe there are many mirrors that will work. The mounting bracket differs between various part numbers, but the mirror and four wires appear to be largely the same. Almost all mirror upgrades will require removing and reusing the ball mount from the M235/M240, so it doesn't really matter which model mirror you get as long as the mirror has the features you need.

I received two mirrors that I bought on eBay. Both have the modern glass shape, homelink buttons, high beam assist, and self-dimming. But some of these mirrors are even more frameless and thinner than others.

P/n 51169476754 has no bezel at all, and is completely frameless. The mirror is also thinner, and has an angular rear housing. This came off of a M850 and is the same mirror as used in the X7:


p/n 51169459440 has a thin black bezel around the edge, though the glass appears to be the same shape and size. The mirror is thicker overall, and has a smooth rounded rear housing. This came off a 530i, and according to the eBay listing, this part number is used on the X5 and M5 as well:


Comparison of the top and bottom of the 754 mirror (left) to the 440 mirror (right):



Comparison of the 754 mirror to the stock mirror:

[AM20 BMW]

This is pure coincidence because I’ve just had this thought when I was sitting in my other family members F40 and G01, it looks so much nicer, modern and sleek and the fact the alarm LED especially when it blinks it looks a lot nicer, modern and bigger too. Would love to see your end results 👍

[kschwiggy]

Originally Posted by AM20 BMW

This is pure coincidence because I’ve just had this thought when I was sitting in my other family members F40 and G01, it looks so much nicer, modern and sleek and the fact the alarm LED especially when it blinks it looks a lot nicer, modern and bigger too. Would love to see your end results 👍

Yes! The lower profile alarm light was another major reason for doing this.

Updating the first post to add a comparison pic with the stock mirror.

[AM20 BMW]

Originally Posted by kschwiggy

Yes! The lower profile alarm light was another major reason for doing this.

Updating the first post to add a comparison pic with the stock mirror.

I hope this doesn’t too silly from me but is this just a straight direct swap plug and play. So no internals, wiring or the mount where the mirrors ball joint that plugs into doesn’t need changing or anything? Cheers 👍

[kschwiggy]

Originally Posted by AM20 BMW

I hope this doesn’t too silly from me but is this just a straight direct swap plug and play. So no internals, wiring or the mount where the mirrors ball joint that plugs into doesn’t need changing or anything? Cheers 👍

Not straight plug and play. The ball mount from the M235/240 needs to be removed from the stock mirror and mounted to the new mirror. The 4 wires of the new mirror need to be inserted into the stock harness plug. After doing this, the new mirror is plug and play.

[AM20 BMW]

Originally Posted by kschwiggy

Not straight plug and play. The ball mount from the M235/240 needs to be removed from the stock mirror and mounted to the new mirror. The 4 wires of the new mirror need to be inserted into the stock harness plug. After doing this, the new mirror is plug and play.

Ah cool man, hope it shouldn’t be too difficult. I’ve noticed yours has the homelink garage doors open function as mine hasn’t got that.

[jb-slow]

This would make a great how-to writeup.

[kschwiggy]

Originally Posted by AM20 BMW

Ah cool man, hope it shouldn’t be too difficult. I’ve noticed yours has the homelink garage doors open function as mine hasn’t got that.

There are versions of the mirror available without homelink.

[Jarred Stanley]

Originally Posted by kschwiggy

I'll be swapping out the interior mirror with the larger, frameless version that we have on our X7. I will update this thread with install pics and results.

I believe there are many mirrors that will work. The mounting bracket differs between 192.168.100.1 192.168.1.1 various part numbers, but the mirror and four wires appear to be largely the same. Almost all mirror upgrades will require removing and reusing the ball mount from the M235/M240, so it doesn't really matter which model mirror you get as long as the mirror has the features you need.

I received two mirrors that I bought on eBay. Both have the modern glass shape, homelink buttons, high beam assist, and self-dimming. But some of these mirrors are even more frameless and thinner than others.

P/n 51169476754 has no bezel at all, and is completely frameless. The mirror is also thinner, and has an angular rear housing. This came off of a M850 and is the same mirror as used in the X7:
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p/n 51169459440 has a thin black bezel around the edge, though the glass appears to be the same shape and size. The mirror is thicker overall, and has a smooth rounded rear housing. This came off a 530i, and according to the eBay listing, this part number is used on the X5 and M5 as well:
Attachment 3132195

Comparison of the top and bottom of the 754 mirror (left) to the 440 mirror (right):
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Comparison of the 754 mirror to the stock mirror:
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looks nice ! great job