BMW E81 E87 Side Panel Fender Wing Front Right O/S Black Sapphire - 475

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 Black Sapphire - 475 is an original body component from the Front fenders group, designed for installation on the right side of the vehicle's front section. The paint in the Black Sapphire Metallic - 475 shade allows for maintaining color consistency of the bodywork, which facilitates aesthetic repair without the need for full repainting of the entire side of the car.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7133228-BS10
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7133228
• Substitutable numbers: 41357133228, 7133228
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Right
• Color: Black Sapphire Metallic - 475
• Category: Fenders

Purpose and fitment for BMW E81 / E87

The presented fender has been designed specifically for the BMW E81 and E87 series, taking into account factory mounting points and body geometry. As a result, the correct gaps between the hood, doors, and bumper are maintained, and the body line remains consistent with the manufacturer's original design.

The placement in the front – right side zone ensures that the component is responsible for both protecting the body structure against mechanical damage and for proper airflow guidance along the vehicle. Proper fender fitment is important not only for visual reasons but also for operational ones – it limits the ingress of dirt and moisture into the area of the longitudinal members and the wheel arch.

Black Sapphire Metallic - 475 color and aesthetic values

The factory Black Sapphire Metallic - 475 color is a popular, elegant shade of metallic black used in many BMW units. The use of original metallic paint allows for a better match to the vehicle's existing paint coating, which limits the scope of any potential paint work after installation.

The metallic structure of the paint provides a characteristic depth of color and attractive light refraction on the fender surface. With proper preparation and polishing, the component can harmoniously blend into the rest of the bodywork, which is particularly important for post-accident and restoration repairs.

Characteristics of the used component

The offered fender is a used component, which in practice means real savings in repair costs while maintaining the original quality of workmanship typical for BMW. This type of part is a good choice in situations where the priority is to maintain the factory shape, sheet metal thickness, and compatibility with other body panels.

In the case of body components, used parts often allow for faster installation – factory mounting points and proper geometry facilitate bodywork and fitting to the existing vehicle structure. For workshops and individual users, this means shorter repair time and less interference with the car's structure.

Benefits of using an original BMW fender

Using an original front fender in a BMW E81 / E87 brings a number of practical benefits:

• preservation of the factory body line and correct panel gaps,
• compatibility with original mounts, wheel arches, and bumper,
• color consistency thanks to the Black Sapphire Metallic - 475 paint,
• reduction in the scope of body and paint work compared to aftermarket replacements.

For users who value technical correctness of repairs and the aesthetics characteristic of BMW, choosing an original fender from this series is a solution that allows restoring the vehicle to full functionality and maintaining its visual character.

Repair expansion – BMW Front fenders

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

Additional technical support

When planning body and suspension repairs, it is worth considering the impact of geometry and the quality of the components used on vehicle handling. If you want to better understand the structural differences between stock and sports solutions and approach the selection of used components consciously, read the article Stock vs. sports suspension – differences in construction and is it worth buying used suspension parts?.