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How to Open and Close the External Mirrors from the BMW 1 Series Key Fob

Model: BMW Serie 1 E81, E82, MK 1, E87 - Years 2004-2013
Part: Key

Today's guide will explain how to automatically open and close the external mirrors from the key fob of the BMW 1 Series; remember that this operation only works if the vehicle is already equipped with this option as standard. Move to the outside and take the remote; press and hold the open button located at the top of the remote for a few seconds until the mirrors open, as shown in the video. To close the external mirrors, use the opposite procedure, following the video tutorial to the end!

Updated on 21 August 2026 by ScegliAuto

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