BMW 1 Series 9 E81 E87 Side Panel Wing Fender Front Left N/S Black Sapphire 475

BMW 1 Series 9 E81 E87 Side Panel Wing Fender Front Left N/S Black Sapphire is an original body component from the Front Fenders category, designed for installation on the front left side of the vehicle. The Black Sapphire Metallic paint finish allows for an aesthetic match to the factory BMW bodywork, facilitating post-accident repairs or the replacement of a damaged panel without unnecessary modifications.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7133227-BS9
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7133227
• Substitutable numbers: 41357133227, 7133227, 64509184102, 9184102, 64509119701, 9119701, 64536982874, 6982874, 64536911946, 6911946
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Color: Black Sapphire Metallic - 475
• Category: Fenders

Purpose and fitment

The presented fender is designed as a body component mounted on the front left side, in accordance with the factory geometry of the BMW 1 Series E81/E87. By maintaining the original body lines and mounting points, it ensures proper alignment with the hood, bumper, headlight, and door, which is crucial for maintaining correct body geometry and proper panel gaps.

Color and paint finish

The fender is finished in Black Sapphire Metallic – 475, a color characteristic of many BMW configurations. The metallic paint coating allows for a visually consistent connection with other body panels in the same shade, limiting the scope of any potential paint work to minor corrections or polishing to account for differences resulting from vehicle usage.

Characteristics of the used component

As a secondary market item, the fender is a practical solution for body repairs where maintaining the original structure and mounting points is essential. A used body panel allows for:

• maintaining factory sheet metal thickness and structural rigidity in the wheel arch area,
• reducing the scope of bodywork compared to repairing a heavily damaged component,
• maintaining compliance with factory BMW solutions in the front body area.

Application in body repairs

Replacing the front left fender is a typical stage of repair following a side collision or damage within the wheel arch area. Using an original fender from the E81/E87 series facilitates:

• precise adjustment of gaps between body components,
• correct mounting of wheel arch liners, headlights, and bumpers,
• maintaining the factory aerodynamic edge profile in the front part of the vehicle.

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

Technical support and part selection

The component should be selected based on the manufacturer's markings and vehicle parameters, such as body generation and model configuration. Original part markings and available replacement numbers facilitate compatibility verification with a specific BMW E81 or E87 unit, which minimizes the risk of installation issues and speeds up the repair process.

For users interested in a broader view of the technical solutions used in BMW and other manufacturers, including the selection and operation of components in all-wheel-drive vehicles, the following article may be helpful: xDrive, 4Matic, quattro or 4Motion – a comparison of AWD systems from BMW, Mercedes, Audi, and VW.