BMW mirror caps are shared across families of models rather than made for one car each, so the quickest answer is to find your chassis code and pick the family it belongs to. An F30 3 Series uses the same caps as an F20, F22, F32 and E84 X1; a G20 shares with the G22, G30, G11 and G15; and the X3 G01 shares with the X4, X5, X6 and X7 of the same generation. Then check two details the title will tell you: pre-LCI or LCI, and left-hand or right-hand drive.
How to tell which mirror you have
Start with the chassis code. Our guide on how to find your BMW chassis code walks through the usual places to look. The model name alone is not enough: a 3 Series can be an E90, F30 or G20, and none of their caps swap.
Next, check whether your car is pre-LCI or LCI (facelift). On most models the mirror stayed the same through the facelift, but on a few, including the E90/E91 and the F10/F11/F07 with the F06/F13, the caps are sold separately for each. If a title says "Pre-LCI" or "LCI", that split is real and you should match it. Our explainer on LCI vs pre-LCI covers how to tell by build date and lights.
Then check the side of the road your car was built for. Several G-series caps are listed as LHD only, because mirror housings on right-hand-drive cars can differ. If you drive a UK, Irish or other RHD car, pick a set whose title or fitment table says RHD or "LHD or RHD".
Finally, M cars. The M3, M4 and M2 use their own pointed M mirror, and the fitment tables exclude some M Performance models too, such as the M240i on the G42 set and the X3 M and X4 M on the G0x sets. Standard caps will not fit those housings.
Full replacement caps vs stick-on overlays
Most caps we sell are full replacements. You unclip the original painted cap from the mirror and clip the new one into its place, which takes plastic trim tools and roughly 20 to 60 minutes. Our step-by-step guide on how to remove a BMW mirror cap shows the process on an F30 and F10.
Overlays sit on top of the existing cap instead. The mirror cover overlays for the F20, F30, F32 and E84 are the clearest example, and some of the G0x X-model covers are described as clipping over the factory cap. Overlays keep your original cap underneath, so going back to body colour later is easy.
On finish: "carbon look" and "carbon fibre pattern" are printed finishes on ABS or PC plastic, not real carbon. If you are torn between finishes, see gloss black vs carbon fibre mirror caps.
Fitment families at a glance
| Family | Chassis tagged | What to check | Typical price |
|---|---|---|---|
| F-series compact | F20, F21, F22, F23, F30, F31, F32, F33, F34, F36, E84 | Some sets leave out F34 and E84; not M2, M3 or M4 mirrors | From around €43 |
| E8x and E9x | E81, E82, E87, E88, E90, E91, E92, E93 | Pre-LCI or LCI mirror shape | From around €56 |
| F10 era 5 and 6 Series | F10, F11, F07, F06, F13 | Pre-LCI and LCI sold separately | From around €56 |
| E60 era 5 and 6 Series | E60, E61, E63, E64 | Not M5 or M6 | From around €44 |
| G-series cars | G20, G21, G22, G23, G30, G31, G11, G12, G14, G15, G16, G42 (varies by set) | LHD or RHD; not M cars | From around €56 |
| G-series X models | G01, G02, G05, G06, G07 | Not X3 M or X4 M; facelift fit to confirm | From around €46 |
| F-series X models | F15, F16, F25, F26 | Standard mirrors | From around €74 |
| Front-wheel-drive platform and Z4 | F39, F40, F44, F45, F46, F48, F49, G29 | One part across all of them | From around €49 |
| Newest models | U10, U11, U12, G60, G61 | U-series sets are LHD only | From around €99 |
Prices are at the time of writing.
Family by family
F20, F22, F30, F32 and E84
This is the largest group because the 1, 2, 3 and 4 Series of this generation share one mirror, and the E84 X1 uses it too. The M-style carbon look mirror caps are tagged for F20, F21, F22, F23, F30, F31, F32, F33 and F36 and ship from EU stock. If you have an F34 GT or an E84, choose a set that tags them, such as the M4-style mirror caps or the standard-shape mirror caps for F20 to F36 and E84. For the E84, the fitment tables list later cars, so compare years before ordering. The F80 M3 and F82 M4 have different mirrors and are not covered here.
E81, E82, E87, E88 and E90 to E93
The E8x 1 Series and E9x 3 Series share mirror caps, but the mirror shape changed around the facelift, so this is the family where the pre-LCI and LCI split matters most. For an E90 or E91 saloon or Touring, the M-look caps for pre-LCI cars and the M-look caps for LCI cars are separate products. The carbon pattern caps for E8x and E9x are offered in old and new mirror versions. Match the option to your mirror shape and the photos.
F10, F11, F07, F06 and F13
The F10 5 Series, F11 Touring and F07 GT share mirrors with the F06 Gran Coupé and F13 coupé. Here the titles split by facelift: the gloss black caps for pre-LCI cars and the M-look caps for LCI cars. Both ship from EU stock. The year ranges overlap, so check your build date.
For the earlier generation, the mirror caps for E60, E61, E63 and E64 cover standard mirrors, not the M5 or M6.
G20, G22, G30, G11 and G15
The G-series saloons, coupés and Tourings share one mirror across the 3, 4, 5, 7 and 8 Series, with the G42 2 Series coupé added on some sets. The gloss black caps for G20, G22, G30, G12 and G15 ship from EU stock. The gloss black or carbon look caps include a fitting tool, and the set listed for LHD or RHD is the one to look at for right-hand-drive cars. The LHD caps for G20, G30 and G11 are listed for earlier cars only, so check the year column.
G01, G02, G05, G06 and G07
The current X3, X4, X5, X6 and X7 share a mirror. The gloss black caps for G01 to G07 ship from EU stock, and the OE-style covers keep the factory shape and also tag the iX3. Neither is confirmed for the X3 M or X4 M mirror.
F15, F16, F25 and F26
The previous X5 and X6 share mirrors with the F25 X3 and F26 X4. The gloss black caps for F15, F16, F25 and F26 cover all four and ship from EU stock.
F45, F48, F39, F40 and Z4 G29
The front-wheel-drive based models share one mirror with the G29 Z4. The mirror caps for 1/2 Series, X1, X2 and Z4 are tagged for F39, F40, F44, F45, F46, F48, F49 and G29. The F49 fit is assumed from the F48 rather than confirmed, so check the table.
U11, U10 and G60
For the newest X1 and X2, the gloss black covers for U11, U12 and U10 are LHD only and exclude the M35i. For the G60 and G61 5 Series, the gloss black caps for G60 and G61 ship from EU stock.
Fitting and buying checks
- Match the chassis code first, then pre-LCI or LCI where the title mentions it.
- For RHD cars, only choose sets that say RHD or "LHD or RHD".
- Check whether your mirror has a camera or extra lights in the cap, as these can differ.
- Read whether the set is a pair or a single side, and which finish options it has.
- Test fit before final mounting, and work slowly with plastic tools so the clips do not break.
If a part we list for your car does not fit, our fit guarantee explains what happens next.
FAQ
Do F30 mirror caps fit an F32 or F20?
Yes, the sets in this family are tagged for the F20, F21, F22, F23, F30, F31, F32, F33 and F36, and several also tag the F34 and E84. Check the tags on the product you choose.
Are E90 pre-LCI and LCI mirror caps the same?
No. We sell separate caps for pre-LCI and LCI E90 and E91 cars, so check your build date or facelift status first.
Will these caps fit my M car?
Not usually. M3, M4 and M2 models use a pointed M mirror, and standard caps are not made for it. Check the fitment table on the product page.
Do I need to remove the mirror glass?
On many models you release the glass to reach the cap clips, but the steps vary. Follow our mirror cap removal guide and check the product page notes.