BMW Z4 E85 Side Wing Rear Right O/S Fender Panel Silbergrau Silver Grey - A08

Visual condition of the part

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

BMW Z4 E85 Side Wing Rear Right O/S Fender Panel Silbergrau Silver Grey - A08 is an original body panel designed for precise installation on the side of the BMW roadster. Manufactured in the factory Silbergrau Metallic shade, this component allows for a visually and technically consistent match with the existing bodywork, facilitating professional post-accident repairs or body restoration. By maintaining the original geometry, it provides a solid foundation for restoring the vehicle's proper side profile.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7151640-SBG
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7151640
• Substitutable numbers: 41357151640, 7151640, 41357077168, 7077168, BG
• Weight: 150
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Right
• Color: Silbergrau Metallic - A08
• Category: Fenders

Purpose and fitment for BMW Z4 E85

The presented fender is dedicated to the BMW Z4 E85 generation body and is mounted on the rear right side of the vehicle. It is responsible for shaping the side plane of the body, the wheel arch line, and the proper alignment of the door and bumper edges. The original construction ensures:

• retention of factory mounting points,
• proper fitment with adjacent panels,
• correct geometry of the wheel arch and sill edge.

As a result, this component can be used both for repairing local damage and for more extensive restoration of the side body section.

Silbergrau Metallic A08 color and painting benefits

The fender is finished in the factory Silbergrau Metallic A08 color, characteristic of many BMW Z4 E85 units. For body and paint shops, this means the ability to:

• limit the painting scope to the joint areas,
• easier shade matching during blending,
• maintain visual consistency with other panels.

The original metallic shade provides a good base for precise color matching, which translates into an aesthetic final result after repair.

Structural and assembly characteristics

As a body component from the Front Fenders group in the catalog, this panel serves a structural and protective function in the rear part of the vehicle. The construction is prepared for standard bodywork processes, such as fitting, spot welding, edge processing, or preparation for painting. In practice, this facilitates:

• maintaining factory gaps between elements,
• correct alignment of the body line relative to the trunk lid and bumper,
• stable mounting within the existing body structure.

The component can be used both in service repairs and in restoration projects where maintaining the original BMW Z4 silhouette is key.

Used condition and application in repairs

The fender is a used component, which in practice offers a favorable compromise between repair costs and maintaining original structural quality. For professional workshops and individual users, this is a solution that allows for:

• reducing body restoration costs compared to new panels,
• maintaining factory material specifications and shape,
• effective vehicle repair after side damage.

Choosing an original, used body panel is particularly beneficial for repairing vehicles that are several or more years old, where both correct geometry and a rational service budget are important.

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

For a broader perspective on the cost-effectiveness of using original used components instead of refurbished solutions, it is worth reading the analysis in the article Manual transmission failures in cars – why is an original used part a more sensible choice than regeneration?, which shows how a similar approach translates into durability and repair economy in various vehicle systems.