BMW E60 E61 Front Left N/S Wing Fender Side Panel Orientblau Blue - 317

Visual condition of the part

Possible scratches and paint chips – condition as shown in the product photos.

BMW E60 E61 Front Left N/S Wing Fender Side Panel Orientblau Blue is an original body component designed for installation on the front left side of the vehicle. The fender belongs to the Wheel arches and rear fenders group, but structurally it is responsible for protecting the front wheel, door edge, and engine bay from water, mud, and minor mechanical damage. Finished in Orientblau Blue - 317, it allows for an aesthetic match to the factory paint of many BMW vehicles.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7111429-OB1
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7111429
• Substitutable numbers: 41357111429, 7111429, 41357111373, 7111373
• Weight: 150
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Color: Obsidian Black Metallic - 197
• Category: Body Side & Quarter Panels

Purpose and function in the BMW body

The presented fender is designed as an external body panel, mounted on the front left side of the vehicle. It is responsible for shaping the body lines, guiding the edges of the hood, doors, and bumper, as well as shielding the wheel area from external factors. Thanks to its factory geometry, it ensures proper fitment with adjacent body panels, which facilitates achieving even gaps and stable mounting.

Original origin and fitment

The fender comes from the BMW production line, which means it retains factory mounting points, the correct sheet metal thickness, and compliance with factory safety standards. The original design facilitates installation in place of a damaged part without the need for modifications, and also allows for the use of standard brackets, supports, and fasteners. For the user, this means predictable fitment to the body and a reduction in the time required for bodywork.

Paint finish and preparation for installation

The component is finished in Orientblau Blue - 317, which allows for a visual match to BMW vehicles with the same paint code or serves as a good base for potential repainting. The metallic coating promotes even light distribution across the surface, which helps maintain a consistent look of the entire body after repair. As a used part, the fender may require standard preparatory work before painting, yet it retains its structural and mounting functionality.

Mounting parameters and functional features

The fender is intended for installation in the front left part of the vehicle, maintaining factory mounting points. The construction ensures appropriate rigidity in the wheel arch zone, which is important both for corrosion protection and for the stability of mounting internal covers and plastic elements. The appropriately selected weight of the component helps maintain the original suspension performance characteristics and does not introduce unwanted changes in the body load distribution.

Application in BMW body repairs

This fender model is suitable for post-accident repairs, mechanical damage corrections, and body restoration when replacing the entire panel is necessary instead of local repair. Using an original element from the Wheel arches and rear fenders group allows for maintaining the structural integrity of the body, which is important for further alignment adjustments, door setting, or bumper fitting.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the wheel arch and fender area in your BMW and need other components from the same group, such as covers, inner wheel arches, or additional body panels, check the available parts in the BMW wheel arches and rear fenders category.

For more extensive service work on vehicles of this brand, especially for engines requiring more maintenance attention, it is worth checking out practical tips regarding common faults and the selection of used BMW parts – more information can be found in the article BMW N47 timing chain – common failure and repair using original BMW parts.