BMW X5 Series E53 Side Panel Wing Fender Front Left N/S Sterlinggrau Grey

BMW X5 Series E53 Side Panel Wing Fender Front Left N/S Sterlinggrau Grey is an original body component from the Front Fenders category, designed for installation on the left side of the vehicle's front section. Thanks to its factory origin from BMW, it ensures a proper fit to the body lines and visual consistency with other panels in the Sterlinggrau Metallic - 472 color.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7000385-STG
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7000385
• Substitutable numbers: 41357000385, 7000385
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Color: Sterlinggrau Metallic - 472
• Category: Fenders

Purpose and fitment for BMW X5 E53

The presented fender has been designed specifically for the BMW X5 E53 generation, intended for installation on the front left side of the body. The precise geometry of the panel allows for correct alignment with the hood, bumper, doors, and mounting elements in the wheel arch, which simplifies bodywork and reduces the need for additional modifications.

Its placement on the vehicle in the front left wheel arch area means that this component is important both for protecting the body structure from debris and water, as well as for maintaining proper aerodynamics and the appearance of the car's side profile.

Color and surface finish

The fender is finished in the factory color Sterlinggrau Metallic - 472, characteristic of many BMW X5 E53 units. This shade allows for an aesthetic match to vehicles of the same color, which in many cases minimizes the scope of necessary paint work or allows for precise planning of such repairs.

The metallic paint coating ensures consistency with the original BMW body finish, and the appropriate surface structure facilitates potential polishing, paint correction, or repainting as part of post-accident or restoration repairs.

Component characteristics and service application

As an item from the Front Fenders category, this body panel serves a protective and structural function around the front suspension and wheel arch. Replacing the fender is a typical stage of repair after collisions, parking damage, or advanced corrosion, and using an original BMW component allows for the preservation of factory body lines.

The product is suitable for both professional body and paint shops and workshops specializing in the comprehensive restoration of BMW X5 E53 models. The used nature of the part allows for an economical restoration of body geometry while maintaining the manufacturer's original specifications.

Benefits of using an original BMW fender

• Factory fitment for the BMW X5 E53 structure in the front left body section.
• Original Sterlinggrau Metallic color, facilitating the maintenance of the vehicle's visual consistency.
• Possibility of use in post-accident repairs, restorations, and body reconstructions.
• Better compatibility with factory mounting points and adjacent body panels.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the front wheel arch area in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as wheel arch liners, inner covers, or additional cladding, check out the available parts in the BMW Front Fenders category.

For users interested in learning more about selecting used OEM parts by catalog numbers and VIN, useful information, comparison tables, and practical tips can be found in the article Audi five-cylinder engine – a legend from Quattro to RS3 and how to maintain it with original Audi parts, which discusses, among other things, the principles of safely choosing original components.