BMW E60 E61 Wing Panel Front Left N/S Side Fender Trim Tiefseeblau Blue - A76

Visual condition of the part

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

BMW E60 E61 Wing Panel Front Left N/S Side Fender Trim Tiefseeblau Blue - A76 is an original body component from the Front fenders group, designed for installation on the front left side of the vehicle. Thanks to its factory Tiefseeblau Metallic - A76 color, it allows for a visually consistent repair without the need for a full repaint of the vehicle's side, which reduces both the time and cost of restoration.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7111429-DSB
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7111429
• Substitutable numbers: 41357111429, 7111429, 41357111373, 7111373
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Color: Tiefseeblau Metallic - A76
• Category: Fenders

Purpose and BMW compatibility

The presented fender has been designed specifically for BMW 5 Series E60 and E61 models, taking into account the geometry of the factory bodywork. Its placement on the vehicle is the front left side, which ensures proper body line alignment, correct fitment with the hood, doors, and bumper, as well as compatibility with factory mounting points.

As a BMW OE part, the fender retains its original structural characteristics – appropriate rigidity, shape of the pressings, and edge profile, which is important for both aesthetics and the correct distribution of loads in the wheel arch area.

Tiefseeblau Metallic - A76 color and aesthetic value

The factory Tiefseeblau Metallic - A76 color is a distinctive, deep shade of blue with a metallic effect, often found in BMW E60/E61 models with a more prestigious character. Using a fender in the same paint code allows for limiting paint work to potential touch-ups and polishing, which is beneficial for accident repairs or corrosion correction.

For users who care about a consistent body appearance, this means the ability to maintain a uniform color and paint structure along the entire side of the vehicle, without visible shade differences between components.

Technical specifications and installation

The fender belongs to the Front fenders group, meaning it is adapted to work in the demanding wheel arch area – exposed to water, salt, stones, and aerodynamic loads. The design provides for cooperation with factory wheel arch liners, cover mounts, and bumper fasteners, which facilitates installation in workshop conditions.

The part is used, making it an economical solution while maintaining original geometry and compatibility with factory mounting points. In practice, this translates into:

• easier adjustment of gaps between body panels,
• preservation of the correct line of pressings characteristic of the BMW E60/E61,
• possibility of installation using standard mounting accessories.

Use in repairs and upgrades

This fender will work well for both accident repairs and replacing a component due to corrosion or operational damage. For body shops, this means the ability to return the vehicle to service faster, and for the user – cost reduction while maintaining the car's original look.

Replacing the left fender with an original BMW part helps maintain the correct geometry of the front body section, which is important not only visually but also for the proper seating of headlights, the bumper, and components mounted in the wheel arch area.

Repair expansion – BMW Front fenders

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the front wheel arch area in your BMW and need other components from the same group, such as additional fenders, panels, or complementary parts, check out the available parts in the BMW Front fenders category.

Technical support and parts knowledge

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