BMW E81 E87 Side Panel Fender Wing Front Right O/S Sonora Metallic A23

Visual condition of the part

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

BMW E81 E87 Side Panel Fender Wing Front Right O/S Sonora Metallic A23 is an original body component designed for precise installation on the front right side of the vehicle. Thanks to its factory shape and correct profile, it ensures proper alignment of the body lines and stable mounting relative to the hood, bumper, and door. This solution allows for a technically correct repair of the side zone without compromising on fitment and geometry.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7133228-SON
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 41357133228
• Substitutable numbers: 41357133228, 7133228
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Right
• Color: Sonora Metallic - A23
• Category: Fenders

Purpose and fitment for BMW 1 Series E81/E87

The presented item belongs to the Front Fenders category and is dedicated to BMW 1 Series E81/E87 generation models with installation on the front right side. The fender's construction is prepared for factory mounting points, which facilitates installation and reduces the need for additional bodywork modifications. The properly contoured wheel arch edge allows for maintaining the correct distance from the wheel and proper cooperation with internal wheel arch liners.

Technical and functional characteristics

The fender has been designed as an element of the external body structure, responsible for protecting the front right wheel and guiding the paint coating along the entire side of the vehicle. Its geometry ensures:

• a consistent transition between the hood, bumper, and front door,
• proper shaping of the wheel arch edge for standard wheel sizes,
• stable mounting points to the front support structure.

As an original BMW part, the fender is prepared to work with factory mounting accessories, which helps maintain the original rigidity and acoustics of the body.

Sonora Metallic A23 color and visual aspect

The outer surface is finished in the Sonora Metallic A23 shade, characteristic of selected BMW 1 Series configurations. This metallic paint allows for aesthetic matching to vehicles in the same color, which in many cases limits the scope of painting work to local blending or polishing. Maintaining the original body color helps keep a consistent look for the entire bodywork and facilitates quality control of the visual repair.

Condition of the item and use in repairs

The product is offered as a used BMW front fender, which is a cost-effective solution for accident repairs, bodywork corrections, or replacing a damaged component in daily-driven vehicles. A used component allows for the optimization of service costs while maintaining the original construction and proper fit to the body. This type of part will work well both in routine repairs and in restoring the factory look of the vehicle after local damage.

Installation zone and benefits of proper replacement

Its location in the front right part of the body makes the fender not only aesthetically important but also practical – it protects the wheel well from contaminants and influences the airflow around the vehicle. A correctly selected and installed component:

• reduces the risk of water and dirt entering the sill area and engine bay,
• facilitates the correct setting of gaps between adjacent panels,
• supports the maintenance of the factory side line of the BMW E81/E87.

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

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