BMW F10 F11 Side Panel Front Left N/S Fender Wing Panel Black Sapphire - 475

Visual condition of the part

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

BMW F10 F11 Side Panel Front Left N/S Fender Wing Panel Black Sapphire - 475 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 origin from the BMW range, it ensures a proper fit to the body lines and visual consistency with other body panels. The paint in the Black Sapphire Metallic - 475 shade allows for maintaining a uniform look of the car without the need to experiment with color matching.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7248659-BS3
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7248659
• Substitutable numbers: 41357248659, 7248659, 41357207201, 7207201
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Color: Black Sapphire Metallic - 475
• Category: Fenders

Purpose and fitment for BMW F10

The presented fender is designed as a body component mounted in the front area, on the driver's side. The construction, compliant with BMW standards, enables correct alignment with the hood, bumper, doors, and side skirts, which reduces the need for additional bodywork modifications. By maintaining factory pressings and mounting edges, the fender provides a functional solution for both accident repairs and the replacement of worn-out body parts.

Characteristics of Black Sapphire Metallic - 475 paint

The Black Sapphire Metallic - 475 color is a distinctive, dark metallic paint from BMW, valued for its understated, elegant appearance and good presentation of body lines. Using the original shade makes it easier to match the existing vehicle paintwork, which is important for local body and paint repairs. The metallic structure of the paint highlights light reflections on the fender surface, ensuring the car maintains a cohesive, modern character.

Function and role in the body structure

The front left fender performs an important protective and structural function within the front part of the body. It is responsible for:

• protecting the wheel and suspension components from road debris,
• properly guiding the body line along the hood and doors,
• providing an appropriate mounting surface for the wheel arch liner and internal components,
• maintaining the correct geometry of gaps between body panels.

By maintaining factory geometry, the fender facilitates achieving even gaps and correct positioning of adjacent elements, which is significant for both aesthetic and functional reasons.

Condition, origin, and benefits of using BMW parts

The item comes from the BMW range and is intended as a replacement part for models from the F10 family. Using an original fender from this brand allows for reducing the risk of fitment issues, typical of aftermarket parts with imprecise geometry. The used nature of the product makes it a cost-effective solution while maintaining proper build quality and mounting compatibility.

Installation area and workshop aspects

The fender is intended for installation in the front left part of the vehicle, which requires standard removal and installation procedures on the body side. With proper surface preparation and inspection of mounting points, it is possible to achieve stable seating of the component and maintain the factory body line flow. A body and paint workshop equipped with the appropriate tools can efficiently carry out the replacement, minimizing vehicle downtime.

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

For those interested in a broader context of selecting original body components and differences in construction between model generations, an article describing the comparison of classic and modern solutions may be helpful, available here: Classic Mini vs modern MINI – how the construction has changed and which original Mini parts help preserve their character.