BMW F30 Side Wing Panel Fender F31 Front Left N/S Black Sapphire Metallic - 475

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 Black Sapphire Metallic is an original body component from the Front fenders category, designed for installation on the front left side of the vehicle. The fender in Black Sapphire Metallic - 475 color allows for maintaining visual consistency of the bodywork and restoring the vehicle's factory side line after a collision or body repair.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 9621597-BS3
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 9621597
• Substitutable numbers: 41009621597, 9621597
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Color: Black Sapphire Metallic - 475
• Category: Fenders

Purpose and BMW fitment

The presented fender has been designed specifically for the BMW F30/F31 series, taking into account the front geometry and characteristic wheel arch contours. The placement on the vehicle covers the front left side, which guarantees proper fitment with the hood, bumper, headlight, and driver's door.

The original construction ensures the retention of factory mounting points, which facilitates installation and reduces the need for additional bodywork modifications. As a result, the fender is a functional solution both for post-accident repairs and for replacing a component due to corrosion or operational damage.

Black Sapphire Metallic - 475 color

The finish in Black Sapphire Metallic - 475 is a characteristic, dark metallic BMW paint that blends well with the body line and styling elements of the F30/F31 series. Using this color allows for reducing the scope of paint work, especially when the vehicle originally has the same paint code.

For many users, it is important that a fender in such a finish enables precise visual matching to the remaining body panels, which translates into an aesthetic final effect after repair.

Characteristics of the used component

The fender comes from the used BMW parts segment, which allows combining a favorable purchase cost with the preservation of the manufacturer's original specification. A used body component is a good solution in situations where the priority is compliance with factory geometry and material, while simultaneously controlling the repair budget.

Choosing an original, used fender from this series minimizes the risk of fitment issues typical of lower-quality aftermarket replacements. It is a practical option for body and paint shops as well as individual users who expect a predictable installation result.

Application in body repairs

This component will prove particularly useful for:

• repairs after collisions involving the front left corner of the body,
• replacing a corroded or deformed fender,
• restoring the factory geometry of the vehicle's side line,
• restoration projects where compliance with the original BMW specification is important.

Thanks to the preservation of factory edges and contours, the fender facilitates the correct setting of gaps between body elements, which is significant for both aesthetic and aerodynamic reasons.

Complementary BMW Front fenders

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the wheel arch zone and front end in your BMW and need other components from the same group, such as additional wheel arch panels, adjacent fenders, or compatible mounting elements, check the available parts in the BMW Front fenders category.

Technical support and additional knowledge

For extensive modernization projects, bodywork is often combined with mechanical modifications, including the exhaust system. If you are interested in solutions that improve engine performance and want to better understand the impact of exhaust components on performance, check out the article Performance exhaust system: used manifolds and sports catalytic converters on the road, where you will find practical tips regarding, among others, BMW models.