Quote Originally Posted by Bb1981
Quote Originally Posted by E36Austin
E36 motor in M3 and standard mirror are the same. I have done this before and cant remember if there is a left and a right. Im 90% sure they are made to be used in both mirrors.

http://bmwfans.info/parts/catalog/E36/Coupe/Europe/M3_3.2-S50/browse/vehicle_trim/exterior_mirror_m_technic/
U sure standard mirror motor are the same as m3.might try swap old motors from standard one so
was also going to say the same but not 100% either.
Failing that left right shouldn't be a difference.
That would be just poor design and another factory line for no reason.
Have you checked if part numbers are the same?