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Originally Posted by Joe-BMW33
I’ve had great luck sourcing parts from Lithuanian seller on eBay, mostly for my E39. Are they the same exact part number? Keep in mind, there are many variations of parts used for different markets and DOT requirements. I know mirrors have different features and specs depending on where you live. These sellers are getting parts off Euro cars.
I would tend to guess it’s OEM and maybe a different part number. There are also sometimes different manufacturers that make same parts for BMW. Since it’s used, I highly doubt it’s a fake. I can’t see the motivation in selling a used fake as OEM, new, definitely.
That’s not the BMW part number under the barcode. It should be etched in them somewhere, but it’s a good indicator that it’s OEM.
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Yes, they have different part numbers, bucause mine is US specs (flat glass), the one that i’ve bought is wide angle European specs (convex glass). But other wise same features, blind spot warning, heated and auto dimming.
Both are manufactured by GENTEX as etched on them