BMW E92 E93 Side Panel Fender Wing Front Left N/S Black Sapphire Metallic - 475

Visual condition of the part

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

BMW E92 E93 Side Panel Fender Wing Front Left N/S Black Sapphire Metallic is an original body component designed for precise installation at factory mounting points. By maintaining the correct geometry of the side panel, it ensures proper body lines, stable alignment of the hood and door edges, as well as a consistent finish in the Black Sapphire Metallic – 475 shade. This is a practical solution for accident repairs, bodywork corrections, and restoring the aesthetic of the factory bodywork.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7168987-BS
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7168987
• Substitutable numbers: 7168987, 41357168987, 2155919, 41352155919
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Color: Black Sapphire Metallic - 475
• Category: Fenders

Purpose and fitment for BMW E92 / E93

The presented fender is designed as a front side panel for the left side, dedicated to the BMW 3 Series E92 and E93 generations. The construction matches the factory dimensions and shape of the wheel arch, which allows for maintaining the correct alignment of the bumper, headlight, and driver's door edges. Proper profiling facilitates the installation of wheel arch liners, moldings, and other exterior components without the need for additional modifications.

Structural characteristics and installation

The fender belongs to the group of body components responsible for protecting the front left wheel and maintaining the side line of the body. The applied mounting geometry allows for installation at factory points on the front apron, near the A-pillar, and in the sill area. This enables:

• restoring factory gaps between the hood, doors, and bumper,
• stable mounting of the wheel arch liner and internal shields,
• maintaining proper lateral rigidity in the front part of the body.

The component is prepared for installation using standard bodywork and painting technology, with the ability to adjust to existing mounts and vehicle equipment.

Color Black Sapphire Metallic – 475 and visual aspect

The fender is finished in the Black Sapphire Metallic – 475 shade, characteristic of many BMW configurations. Such metallic paint allows for an aesthetic match to a body in the same color, which limits the scope of painting work during repair. In the case of renovating the entire side of the vehicle, the panel provides a convenient base for blending and leveling the paint coating, maintaining visual consistency with the hood, doors, and bumper.

Application in body repairs

The BMW E92 E93 Side Panel Fender Wing Front Left N/S Black Sapphire Metallic is particularly suitable for:

• repairs after collisions in the front left part of the vehicle,
• replacing a damaged or corroded side panel,
• restoring the original body line after previous bodywork repairs.

Thanks to the preservation of the factory shape, the panel facilitates the correct positioning of the headlight, bumper, and hood, which is important for both aesthetics and the proper operation of lighting components and vehicle aerodynamics.

Category BMW Front Fenders – wheel arch zone expansion

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the wheel arch zone in your BMW and need other components from the same group, such as additional panels, covers, or supplementary body parts, check out the available parts in the BMW Front Fenders category.

Additional technical support

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