BMW 5 E60 M5 Front Right O/S Side Panel Fender Wing Silverstone II Metallic A29

Visual condition of the part

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

BMW 5 E60 M5 Front Right O/S Side Panel Fender Wing Silverstone II Metallic is an original body component designed for the front right side of the vehicle, ideal for professional repairs or restoring the factory body line. Thanks to its precise fit to the BMW structure, it ensures proper geometry, stable mounting, and a consistent appearance with other panels. The factory Silverstone Metallic - A29 paint helps reduce the scope of paintwork and shortens repair time.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7898316-SIL
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7898316
• Substitutable numbers: 41357898316, 7898316, 41357900482, 7900482
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Right
• Color: Silverstone Metallic - A29
• Category: Body Side & Quarter Panels

Purpose and fit for BMW bodywork

The presented fender is designed as a front right body component, maintaining the factory creases and edges characteristic of the E60/E61 M5 series. The panel's proper geometry facilitates achieving even gaps between the hood, doors, and bumper, which is crucial for accident repairs and precise body panel alignment.

The original construction ensures compatibility with factory mounting points, resulting in stable fender seating, correct load transfer, and no need for modifications to mounts or brackets. This solution is particularly valued in workshops specializing in the BMW brand, where repeatability and a predictable final result are paramount.

Silverstone Metallic - A29 color and paint benefits

The fender is finished in Silverstone Metallic - A29, characteristic of BMW's sports versions. For the user, this means the possibility of limiting the need for full repainting of the entire element – in many cases, local coating matching or polishing is sufficient, which reduces repair time and costs. At the same time, visual consistency with other body panels in the same shade is maintained.

The metallic paint structure promotes aesthetic light reflection and emphasizes the dynamic body line, which is important for both daily-driven car restorations and collector or track projects.

Characteristics of the used component

The offered fender is a Used part, which in practice means it has been dismantled and previously used on a vehicle. Such components are frequently chosen by professional services and conscious users because they allow for maintaining original manufacturing quality while optimizing repair costs. A used body component often fits better with the overall condition of the vehicle than a new replacement, making it easier to visually blend the paint and surface structure.

Choosing an original, used fender is particularly beneficial for repairs where the priority is maintaining the vehicle's factory specifications, without compromising on fit and compatibility with other body parts.

Application in body repairs and wheel arch area

The front fender performs an important protective function in the wheel area – it shields suspension components, wheel arches, installations routed in this part of the body, and limits the ingress of dirt onto the doors and sills. A properly selected panel influences:

• correct airflow along the side of the vehicle,
• protection against corrosion of components located within the wheel arch,
• maintenance of the side body structure rigidity in the area of the A-pillar.

Thanks to the precise fit for the specific BMW model, installation proceeds in a predictable manner, and the risk of problems with gap alignment or collisions with other elements is minimized.

Repair expansion – BMW rear wheel arches and fenders

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

Why choose original recycled parts

Original, used body components are often the best compromise between quality and repair cost. They retain factory material parameters, geometry, and mounting methods, which is difficult to achieve with many aftermarket replacements. In the context of the entire vehicle, this translates into structural stability, correct fitment, and predictable behavior during operation.

If you want to better understand why choosing proven recycled parts is also cost-effective for other vehicle systems, it is worth reading an article describing the economic and technical aspects of such solutions: Brake calipers under the microscope: How to effectively reduce brake system repair costs by choosing proven recycled parts.