Side Mirror for BMW X5: Anodised Aluminium
This side mirror for the BMW X5 is specified around anodised aluminium, which decides how it behaves in service far more than the part name does. We build to a written specification — base material, dimensions, finish and packing — and hold that specification on file so every reorder reproduces the approved piece.
The usual reason a programme changes supplier is not unit price. It is lead time that slipped twice before bulk started, or lead time that slipped twice before bulk started. Both are specification problems, and both are preventable.
Specification
| Product | Side Mirror |
|---|---|
| Vehicle application | BMW X5 |
| Material / finish | Anodised Aluminium |
| Typical use | Heavy Load Hauling |
| MOQ | 3,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 14 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 25-30 days after approval |
| Compliance | IATF 16949 |
| Packing | 100 pieces per inner box, 500 per carton |
Material options
- Aluminium Alloy — specified where the part sits close to a heat source
- Brass — selected when the part is exposed to weather and road salt
- Semi-Metallic Compound — selected when the part is exposed to weather and road salt
- High Density Foam — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
- PU Leather — chosen where wear resistance comes first
Processes available
- ultrasonic cleaning
- rubber vulcanisation
- heat treatment
- anodising
- powder coating
- surface grinding
Fitment notes
Keep the old part until the new one is on the bench. Comparing them side by side settles questions a photograph never will.
Where it is used
The specification above is the one most often ordered for heavy load hauling. Related applications include construction sites, long-distance touring, wet weather riding, mining sites, ride-hailing fleets.
Quality and packing
- In-line inspection with AQL 2.5 sampling on every lot.
- Dimensional report issued against the approved drawing.
- Carton marking and barcode to your specification.
- Golden sample retained at the factory as the reorder reference.
Questions buyers ask
Can you match an existing sample?
Send a sample and we will reverse-engineer the specification, then produce a counter sample for approval before any bulk starts.
Do you handle mixed containers?
Yes. Most programmes consolidate several part numbers into one container to keep freight sensible at 3000 pieces per line.
Can the specification be held on file?
Yes. Once approved, the specification is recorded against your part number so a reorder reproduces the IATF 16949-compliant build instead of a fresh interpretation.
What is the minimum order quantity?
The standard MOQ is 3000 pieces per specification. Mixed sizes inside one shipment are accepted once the total reaches that figure.
Share a sample or a drawing and we will quote against a written specification, not against a photograph.
