Wing Mirrors Not Folding Evenly

[MarkH13]

Hi, very quick question - I've just noticed that on folding, my passenger side mirror is sitting about 2" closer to the door than on the driver's side.

This doesn't seem right, would anyone mind checking theirs to see if it is the same?

And if not, any thoughts on what might be causing the issue? I can't see any obstructions that would be stopping the mirror folding, and on a gentle tug, it doesn't want to budge any closer to the door...

Thanks

[jasonjo]

Yeah, I've noticed this too - assumed it was "normal" but don't know why they aren't fully symmetrical when folded

[MarkH13]

Originally Posted by jasonjo

Yeah, I've noticed this too - assumed it was "normal" but don't know why they aren't fully symmetrical when folded

Thanks for the reply - good to know mine isn't faulty.

I checked my partner's F32, and her mirrors fold symmetrically, and also tuck in much closer to the door than for the F82. I know the F82 mirror is different, but I would have assumed the folding motor unit was the same across the models - obviously not!

[jasonjo]

Did a quick Google after reading your post and it seems quite a well debated issue - couldn't find a definitive answer, but it seems we're not alone in noticing it

[SteveChester]

Good spot that! Same on mine never noticed..............

[MarkH13]

Originally Posted by jasonjo

Did a quick Google after reading your post and it seems quite a well debated issue - couldn't find a definitive answer, but it seems we're not alone in noticing it

Interesting, thanks!

[MarkH13]

Originally Posted by jasonjo

Did a quick Google after reading your post and it seems quite a well debated issue - couldn't find a definitive answer, but it seems we're not alone in noticing it

If anyone's interested, here is a link to a previous thread:
https://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1100009

Seems as though LHD versions do the 'mirror' opposite, i.e. driver's (LH) mirror doesn't fold in as much, so it's definitely by design.

Hard to see why that's only the case on M cars and not other BMWs, but I like the suggestion that it's so (egotistical) M car owners can see their own reflection better

[Madlil]

Was the same on my F33 and now my F83. For some reason the drivers side mirror on RHD cars does not fold as much. Only seems to be on power folding mirror cars.

[MarkH13]

Originally Posted by Madlil

Was the same on my F33 and now my F83. For some reason the drivers side mirror on RHD cars does not fold as much. Only seems to be on power folding mirror cars.

Interesting - the power folding mirrors on the F32 do fold symmetrically, and flush to the door... Can't think why BMW would do something different for the F33 but maybe there is a good reason!