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Old 11-20-2016, 09:51 AM
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I'm not sure how to tell if a mirror has ALL of the options/features you desire without looking at the BMW 11 or 7 digit part number.

But some things can be identified visually...like dimming mirrors. If a mirror assembly has dimming mirror glass...then it will no doubt have heating, too. The EC (electro-chromatic) auto dimming mirror glass has a larger black band around the glass (see pic below)...this is a way to tell the difference between auto dimming and non auto dimming mirrors:

{auto dimming mirror glass has a thick black band around the circumference of the glass}





{below is regular mirror glass - no thick band around the circumference}



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