Mini R56 Wheel Arch Trim Rear Left N/S Extension Flare R57 Pepper White - 850

Visual condition of the part

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

Mini R56 Wheel Arch Trim Rear Left N/S Extension Flare R57 Pepper White is an original BMW body component designed for the rear left wheel arch area in Mini R56/R57 generation models. The trim, finished in the distinctive Pepper White - 850 color, allows for an aesthetically pleasing and technically correct restoration of the side body area, maintaining factory lines and fitment. It is a practical solution for post-accident repairs, correcting parking damage, or completing missing body panels.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7157105-PW
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7157105
• Substitutable numbers: 51777157105, 7157105, 51777319553, 7319553, BG
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Left
• Color: Pepper White - 850
• Category: Other Exterior Parts & Accessories

Purpose and fitment

The presented wheel arch trim is designed as a component mounted on the rear left side of the body, in the wheel arch area. Thanks to its factory geometry, it ensures proper alignment of the side line, which facilitates achieving even gaps between body panels and a consistent look for the entire side of the vehicle.

Proper fitment to the Mini R56/R57 body reduces the need for additional bodywork modifications and shortens repair time. The component is ready for installation in place of the factory trim, which helps maintain the original wheel arch construction.

Technical characteristics and color

The wheel arch trim is manufactured as an exterior body panel, designed to protect the edge of the wheel arch and close off the side line of the body. The design, intended for a specific location on the vehicle, promotes stable mounting and proper interaction with adjacent body panels.

The Pepper White - 850 color is a characteristic light shade used by the factory in Mini vehicles, allowing for the maintenance of the vehicle's visual consistency. In many cases, this allows for limiting the scope of painting to the absolute minimum, especially when other body elements have retained the same tone.

Function in the body structure

The wheel arch trim performs several important functions in the rear body area:

• closes the side line of the body in the wheel arch area,
• helps protect the wheel arch edge from minor mechanical damage,
• influences the even distribution of gaps between body panels,
• supports the maintenance of the vehicle's factory side aerodynamics.

As a result, replacing a damaged trim with an original BMW component allows for restoring both the correct appearance and the proper geometry of the side body zone.

Condition and service application

The item is offered as a used BMW part, which is a cost-effective solution for economical repairs where the priority is combining original origin with reasonable cost. Such components are often chosen by workshops specializing in post-accident repairs and body reconstruction after localized damage.

The rear left wheel arch trim will work well both for a single replacement of a damaged element and for broader body and paint work covering the entire left side of the vehicle. Maintaining the original form and color facilitates matching with other panels and reduces the risk of shade differences.

Integration with other BMW body components

Replacing the wheel arch trim is often part of a larger scope of work within the side body area. If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the wheel arch zone in your BMW and need other parts from the same group, such as additional covers, panels, or complementary trims, check the available parts in the BMW Front Fenders category.

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