BMW X5 F15 M Sport Wheel Arch Cover Rear Right O/S Glacier Silber Metallic - A83

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

BMW X5 F15 M Sport Wheel Arch Cover Rear Right O/S Glacier Silber Metallic - A83 is an original body component from the Protective and decorative moldings group, designed for precise installation on the exterior of the vehicle. It ensures a consistent look for the M Sport package, improves wheel arch edge protection, and helps maintain the factory side profile of the BMW X5 F15.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7378584-GSB1
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7378584
• Substitutable numbers: 7378584, 51777378584
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Right
• Color: Glacier Silber Metallic - A83
• Category: Body Mouldings & Trims

Purpose and function of the component

This wheel arch cover is dedicated to the rear right side of the BMW X5 F15 M Sport version. Its purpose is to provide an aesthetic finish to the wheel arch edge and offer additional paint protection against minor mechanical damage and dirt thrown up by the wheel.

The component was designed as part of the factory styling package, ensuring it maintains the correct body lines and fitment with the bumper and side paneling. Precise fitment to the bodywork reduces the risk of gaps, rattling, and unwanted vibrations while driving.

Color and paint matching Glacier Silber Metallic A83

The cover is finished in Glacier Silber Metallic A83, characteristic of the BMW color palette. This allows for a uniform paint surface along the entire side of the vehicle body without the need for additional painting, provided the vehicle color is matched correctly.

Selecting the original shade is particularly important for:

• post-accident repairs in the rear wheel arch area,
• replacing a damaged molding after a parking collision,
• restoring the consistent look of the M Sport package after previous non-factory modifications.

Using a component in the correct color reduces the scope of paintwork required and helps maintain factory-quality finishing.

Installation and performance characteristics

The wheel arch cover has been prepared as a part intended for installation in a specific location on the body, which facilitates the work of body shop technicians and painters. Factory mounting geometry allows for correct seating of the component relative to the bumper, fender, and other moldings, while maintaining proper installation gaps.

In practice, this means:

• stable attachment to the body after proper installation,
• no need for shape modifications or trimming,
• easier fitment to the existing M Sport setup.

The component from this group is often used both for post-accident repairs and for restoring the original look of the car after previous styling modifications.

Condition of the part and benefits of choosing original

This is a used part, which, in the case of BMW body components, allows for a reasonable cost while maintaining the manufacturer's original specifications. Original wheel arch moldings work better with factory mounting points, which translates into installation durability and a lower risk of deformation during operation.

Choosing an original, used wheel arch molding instead of a replacement includes:

• greater certainty of fitment for the specific M Sport version,
• visual consistency with other body components,
• easier service work during installation and adjustment.

Complementary BMW Protective and decorative moldings

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the wheel arch area and side body edges on your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as covers, overlays, or additional moldings, check out the available parts in the BMW Protective and decorative moldings category.

More about the advantage of original used parts

When selecting body components, just as with mechanical sub-assemblies, it is often more beneficial to use original parts from disassembly rather than refurbished replacements. If you want to better understand why such a solution is often more cost-effective in terms of durability and service costs, see the analysis in the article: Manual transmission failures – why an original used part is a more sensible choice than regeneration.