BMW F30 Side Wing Panel Fender F31 Front Left N/S Estoril Blue Metallic - B45

Visual condition of the part

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

BMW F30 Side Wing Panel Fender F31 Front Left N/S Estoril Blue Metallic is an original body component designed for 3 Series models, ensuring a factory fit and consistent bodywork appearance. This side wing panel allows for the precise replacement of a damaged part without interfering with the vehicle's geometry, maintaining the lines and characteristic proportions of the BMW. Thanks to the factory Estoril Blue Metallic B45 paint, it provides a practical solution for accident repairs and visual restorations.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7438439-EB
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7438439
• Substitutable numbers: 7438439, 41007438439, 7298027, 41357298027
• Weight: 150
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Color: Estoril Blau Metallic - B45
• Category: Fenders

Purpose and fitment for BMW 3 Series F30/F31

The presented fender is designed for installation on the front left side of the vehicle in the BMW 3 Series F30 (sedan) and F31 (Touring) generations. The construction, based on factory mounting points, allows for installation in place of the original part without the need for modifications, which facilitates bodywork and reduces repair time.

The proper shaping of the edges in the area of the doors, hood, and bumper allows for even gaps and correct alignment with other body panels. This is particularly important for accident repairs, where both aesthetics and maintaining factory design specifications are crucial.

Estoril Blue Metallic B45 color – advantages for repairs

The fender is finished in the factory Estoril Blue Metallic B45 color, characteristic of sporty BMW configurations. For many users, this means the possibility of limiting the scope of painting to potential spot repairs, which can reduce the cost and time of the repair.

The metallic paint coating ensures consistency with other body elements in the same shade, and the properly prepared surface is suitable both for direct installation after potential refreshing and for a full repaint in a different color, if required by a restoration project.

Technical characteristics and installation

The component belongs to the Front Fenders group, responsible for protecting the wheel arch, maintaining the body line, and properly directing airflow and debris around the wheel. The fender's construction is adapted to standard mounts, which allows for:

• maintaining the factory geometry of the front body section,
• correct seating of the headlight, bumper, and hood relative to each other,
• seamless cooperation with factory wheel arch liners and covers.

The product has a specific weight, which is important when planning transport and workshop work, as well as when selecting appropriate bodywork holders and stands.

Condition and use in body repairs

The fender is offered as a used BMW part, making it an attractive solution for economical repairs where the priority is maintaining original OEM quality at reasonable costs. Such components are often chosen by workshops specializing in accident repairs and by users independently collecting parts for vehicle restoration.

Thanks to maintaining the factory specification, the product works well both in routine repairs and in projects restoring the car to a state close to the original, with an emphasis on correct fitment and compliance with the stylistic line of the BMW 3 Series F30/F31.

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

Additional information and technical support

The item has an assigned SKU, which facilitates clear identification in the store system and when contacting support. For precise fitment to a specific equipment version and model year, data such as the OEM part number and available interchangeable numbers are also helpful, allowing you to verify compatibility with a specific BMW unit.

Manufacturer information is marked with the Brand parameter, and the current condition of the part is presented in the technical specification. Data regarding placement on the vehicle, color, and weight help in planning installation, logistics, and potential painting work.

If you are interested in the broader topic of selecting and regenerating body components and want to better plan aesthetic work on your car, it is worth reading the guide: Used rims like new: a guide to buying and refurbishing alloy wheels, which shows a practical approach to working with used automotive components.