Fender Panel BMW X3 E83 Side Wing Front Right O/S Black Sapphire Metallic - 475

Visual condition of the part

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

Fender Panel BMW X3 E83 Side Wing Front Right O/S Black Sapphire Metallic - 475 is an original BMW body component, designed for installation on the front right side of the vehicle. This used, factory-original fender in Black Sapphire Metallic allows for an aesthetically pleasing and technically correct body repair without the need for unreliable aftermarket replacements. This solution is particularly beneficial when you want to maintain a consistent body line and the correct front-end geometry of the car.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 3405922-BS1
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 3405922
• Substitutable numbers: 41353405922, 3405922, 41353405924, 3405924
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Right
• Color: Black Sapphire Metallic - 475
• Category: Body Side & Quarter Panels

Purpose and fitment for the BMW X3 E83

The presented fender has been designed specifically for the BMW X3 E83 model, taking into account factory mounting points, body lines, and the shape of the edges near the doors, bumper, and hood. The placement on the vehicle is the front right side, which is crucial when selecting body parts – the element is profiled exactly for this side, ensuring that the correct wheel arch line and panel gaps are maintained.

The original construction ensures compatibility with factory brackets, cover mounts, and adjacent components, which facilitates installation and reduces the need for additional bodywork modifications.

Black Sapphire Metallic color – benefits for repairs

The fender comes in Black Sapphire Metallic – 475, one of the popular shades used by BMW. For the user, this means the possibility of carrying out a repair with a limited scope of painting, especially if the other body elements are in the same color. In many cases, correction and polishing are sufficient to achieve a consistent visual effect.

The metallic paint coating works well with BMW's factory protective layers, which helps maintain adequate resistance to weather conditions and typical operational loads.

Characteristics of the used component

As a used part, the fender comes from vehicle dismantling and retains its original sheet metal structure. Such elements are often chosen by workshops and individual users because they:

• ensure a factory fit to the BMW X3 E83 body,
• reduce the risk of problems with the vehicle's front geometry,
• allow for an economical repair while maintaining high build quality.

A used OEM fender is a reasonable compromise between cost and quality, especially in the case of post-accident repairs or localized body corrections.

Application in body and wheel arch repairs

The front fender on the right side plays an important role in protecting the wheel arch area, guiding the body line, and shielding suspension components and the wheel from direct exposure to external factors. In practice, it is replaced after collisions, parking scrapes, or in cases of advanced local corrosion.

Replacing it with an original BMW part allows you to:

• maintain correct alignment with the hood, bumper, and doors,
• preserve the factory rigidity of the front body section,
• minimize the time required for fitting and gap adjustment.

Support with selection and related BMW components

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

When planning broader work on the drivetrain or considering used OEM components, it is also worth checking out practical tips regarding the selection of original parts – the article Humming differential? Find out why a used OEM drive axle is a better investment than an unreliable replacement may be helpful, as it demonstrates the advantages of using factory-dismantled elements in the context of durability and cost-effectiveness of repairs.