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malvern135i · 02-06-2013, 07:05 AM

Hi
I had a bad case of big tree branch Vs side of car--luckily only damage was complete breakage of drivers external mirrow--as if a sword cut it close to side of car!

I had AAMI fix it at a place in Bentleight--their authorized repaired--"Smart" repairs or something

When I got it back-car--noticed all was looking good. But then I noticed there was a small difference to drivers side mirror external Vs to passengers side

the passengers external mirror has an outer more magnified section of rear view
whereas the drivers side external mirror is just one mirrow ( not like passengers side)

Can anyone share what is the original mirror -drivers side meant to be like
I have a 2009 convertible 135i---And love it
cheers
Oscar

Mechz · 02-06-2013, 04:17 PM

The passenger side is sometimes magnified, Haven't seen that on the driver side in my travels.

Does it have the blind-spot curve at the side like the passenger one?

froop · 02-06-2013, 04:53 PM

I have a 2009 E88 135i and both my passenger and driver side mirror have the convex edge area. They've never been damaged or replaced.

Jeef Beef · 02-06-2013, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by froop

I have a 2009 E88 135i and both my passenger and driver side mirror have the convex edge area. They've never been damaged or replaced.

Yep, both sides should have it

malvern135i · 02-06-2013, 07:30 PM

thanks guys
will call aami and get them to sort it out

TS135i · 02-06-2013, 07:49 PM

AAMI are the bottom of the barrel insurer, reason why they are the cheapest, I now pay extra and happy with Allianz. Long story, but you get what you pay for.

Jeef Beef · 02-06-2013, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by TS135i

AAMI are the bottom of the barrel insurer, reason why they are the cheapest, I now pay extra and happy with Allianz. Long story, but you get what you pay for.

This is true. Had to fight tooth and nail (ended up have demurrage handle it) to get my preferred repairer.

Stuart@BMRAutowerkes · 02-07-2013, 12:12 AM

Both sides should have it.

They cheaped out and bought the non-convex glass

malvern135i · 02-08-2013, 02:56 AM

Went to repairer and they didn't believe me that both ext mirrors should be the same

After a call to BMW they quickly changed their minds
And will reorder the correct mirror

02-06-2013, 07:05 AM	#1
malvern135i Private Drives: 135i and X5 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: melbourne Posts: 93 iTrader: (0)	drivers exterior mirror damage Hi I had a bad case of big tree branch Vs side of car--luckily only damage was complete breakage of drivers external mirrow--as if a sword cut it close to side of car! I had AAMI fix it at a place in Bentleight--their authorized repaired--"Smart" repairs or something When I got it back-car--noticed all was looking good. But then I noticed there was a small difference to drivers side mirror external Vs to passengers side the passengers external mirror has an outer more magnified section of rear view whereas the drivers side external mirror is just one mirrow ( not like passengers side) Can anyone share what is the original mirror -drivers side meant to be like I have a 2009 convertible 135i---And love it cheers Oscar
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02-06-2013, 04:17 PM	#2
Mechz Naturally Aspirated Fiend Drives: 130i Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Melbourne Posts: 153 iTrader: (0)	The passenger side is sometimes magnified, Haven't seen that on the driver side in my travels. Does it have the blind-spot curve at the side like the passenger one? __________________ '06 130i M Sport Hatch

02-06-2013, 07:49 PM	#6
TS135i Private First Class Drives: 2013 BMW 135i Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Sydney Posts: 198 iTrader: (0)	AAMI are the bottom of the barrel insurer, reason why they are the cheapest, I now pay extra and happy with Allianz. Long story, but you get what you pay for. __________________ 135i Coupe PPK N55

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02-06-2013, 04:53 PM	#3
froop Captain Drives: 08 AW 6MT E82 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 765 iTrader: (1)	I have a 2009 E88 135i and both my passenger and driver side mirror have the convex edge area. They've never been damaged or replaced.

02-06-2013, 07:30 PM	#5
malvern135i Private Drives: 135i and X5 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: melbourne Posts: 93 iTrader: (0)	thanks guys will call aami and get them to sort it out

02-07-2013, 12:12 AM	#8
Stuart@BMRAutowerkes Brigadier General Drives: a black car Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Sydney Posts: 4,420 iTrader: (3)	Both sides should have it. They cheaped out and bought the non-convex glass

02-08-2013, 02:56 AM	#9
malvern135i Private Drives: 135i and X5 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: melbourne Posts: 93 iTrader: (0)	Went to repairer and they didn't believe me that both ext mirrors should be the same After a call to BMW they quickly changed their minds And will reorder the correct mirror