BMW E60 E61 Front Left N/S Wing Fender Side Panel Orientblau Blue - 317

Visual condition of the part

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

BMW E60 E61 Front Left N/S Wing Fender Side Panel Orientblau Blue in Orientblau Blue is an original body component designed for installation on the front left side of the vehicle. It is a solution for users who want to restore factory body geometry and maintain a consistent paint appearance across the front end.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7111429-OB1
• 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: Obsidian Black Metallic - 197
• Category: Body Side & Quarter Panels

Purpose and fitment for BMW E60

BMW E60 E61 Front Left N/S Wing Fender Side Panel Orientblau Blue is designed as a structural body component mounted on the driver's side front. It is responsible for maintaining the correct body lines, protecting the wheel area, and integrating with the hood, door, and front bumper. Thanks to its factory geometry, it ensures proper panel gaps and facilitates precise alignment of adjacent components.

As a body part dedicated to BMW, the fender is prepared to work with factory mounting points, which reduces the need for additional modifications during installation. This is particularly important for accident repairs, where maintaining the alignment and rigidity of the vehicle's front section is crucial.

Color and paint finish

The component is finished in Orientblau Blue, which allows for aesthetic matching to a vehicle in the same color or serves as a good base for potential repainting. The metallic coating promotes even light distribution across the surface, improving visual consistency with the remaining body panels.

The factory surface structure facilitates the work of the painter – preparation, matting, and the application of a new paint layer proceed efficiently, without the need for intensive surface leveling. This translates into shorter repair times and a more predictable final result.

Performance characteristics and installation

The fender is intended for installation in the front left part of the vehicle, in the immediate vicinity of the wheel, wheel arch, and bumper. It is responsible for:

• protecting the wheel area from dirt and water thrown from under the tire,
• stable mounting of internal wheel arch components,
• maintaining the correct side line of the body,
• cooperation with the headlight and hood in the front end area.

A body component of this type has a specific weight, which is important during transport and installation planning, especially in professional body and paint shops. The design prepared for factory mounting points promotes repeatable, predictable installation.

Condition and use in body repairs

As a used part, the fender is primarily intended for accident repairs, replacing damaged components, or reconstructing the front left side of the body. In many cases, using an original used component allows for cost savings compared to new panels, while maintaining proper fitment to the vehicle's structure.

This is a practical solution for workshops specializing in BMW repairs and for individual users who expect parts with factory geometry and a surface prepared for further paint work.

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

For users interested in further improving vehicle characteristics, including modifications in the exhaust system and performance components, you will find useful information in the article Performance exhaust system: used manifolds and sports catalytic converters on the road, which discusses practical aspects of selecting used components for premium brands, including BMW.