BMW E60 E61 Front Left Wing Fender Side Panel N/S Carbonschwarz Black

BMW E60 E61 Front Left Wing Fender Side Panel N/S Carbonschwarz Black is an original body component designed for installation on the driver's side. Thanks to its factory shape and precise profile, it ensures correct body line alignment and proper fitment with the hood, doors, and bumper. It is a practical solution for accident repairs, corrosion correction, or replacing a damaged panel.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7111429-CAR3
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7111429
• Substitutable numbers: 41357111429, 7111429, 41357111373, 7111373
• Weight: 150
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Color: Carbonschwarz Metallic - 416
• Category: Body Side & Quarter Panels

Purpose and fitment for BMW E60/E61

The presented item is a front left fender dedicated to the BMW 5 Series E60/E61 generation. Its placement on the driver's side of the vehicle allows for direct replacement of a damaged panel without the need for structural modifications. The design is based on the factory body geometry, which facilitates maintaining proper gaps between components and correct seating of the headlight, bumper, and door.

Carbonschwarz Metallic color – 416

The fender is finished in the original Carbonschwarz Metallic – 416 paint, characteristic of many BMW 5 Series models. This shade of black with a metallic effect blends well with the body lines and emphasizes the car's elegant character. For many users, this means the possibility of limiting the scope of painting to potential touch-ups, which speeds up the repair process and can reduce its cost.

Component characteristics and installation

The fender belongs to the wheel arch panel group, responsible for protecting the front wheel and maintaining proper body aerodynamics. As a part from the Wheel arches and rear fenders category, it works in practice with other body panels to create a cohesive protective system. The design is intended for installation at factory mounting points, which facilitates work for a body shop or a workshop dealing with accident repairs.

The item is offered in a used condition, which allows for an economical repair while maintaining original manufacturing quality. A properly selected fender helps restore the correct geometry of the side part of the body and stable mounting of the wheel arch liner and internal covers.

Benefits of using an original fender

Using an original side panel for the BMW E60/E61 brings a number of practical advantages:

• Factory fitment – maintaining proper gaps and body lines without additional adjustments.
• Visual consistency with the rest of the bodywork thanks to the original Carbonschwarz Metallic paint.
• Ability to use existing mounting points and associated components (wheel arch liners, covers, headlight mounts).
• A reasonable compromise between repair cost and maintaining the original vehicle construction.

Use in bodywork repairs

This front left fender will work well both for post-collision repairs and for replacing a component affected by corrosion or operational damage. Thanks to the preservation of the factory shape, it facilitates the restoration of proper alignment of the door, hood, and bumper edges, which is important not only for aesthetic reasons but also for functional ones – it affects the proper closing of elements and limits unwanted wind noise while driving.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the wheel arch and side panel zone in your BMW and need other components from the same group, such as wheel arch liners, body panels, or additional reinforcements, check the available parts in the BMW wheel arches and rear fenders category.

For drivers interested in a broader perspective on selecting used drivetrain components and parts that work with the suspension and body, the guide on buying second-hand parts may be helpful – Second-hand differential – what you need to know about used differentials, sensors, and drivetrain systems.