BMW E65 E66 Side Panel Wing 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 E65 E66 Side Panel Wing Front Left N/S Black Sapphire Metallic is an original side body panel designed for precise installation on the front section of the vehicle. Thanks to its factory-spec shape and adherence to the body lines, it ensures a consistent appearance with other panels and proper alignment of gaps between the hood, doors, and bumper. This used body part allows for an economical yet manufacturer-compliant repair following a collision or corrosion.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7138473-BS1
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7138473
• Substitutable numbers: 41357138473, 7138473
• Weight: 150
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Color: Black Sapphire Metallic - 475
• Category: Body Side & Quarter Panels

Purpose and fitment for BMW 7 Series E65/E66

The presented fender is designed for installation on the front left side of the body in BMW 7 Series E65/E66 generation models. The panel's design corresponds to factory mounting points, which facilitates geometry alignment relative to the hood, doors, and rocker panel, allowing for correct assembly gaps. As a result, this component can be used both for post-accident repairs and for replacing corroded bodywork.

Black Sapphire Metallic color – benefits for repairs

The fender is finished in Black Sapphire Metallic – 475 paint, characteristic of many BMW 7 Series vehicles. For body and paint shops, this means the possibility of limiting the painting scope to blending adjacent elements or – under favorable conditions – using the existing coating as a base. This facilitates maintaining a uniform metallic tone along the entire side of the vehicle and reduces the time required to prepare the car for delivery to the customer.

Characteristics of the body part

As a component from the Wheel arches and rear fenders group in the catalog, the fender serves as a cover for the side body structure and shapes the front wheel arch line. A properly selected panel contributes to:

• stable mounting of inner wheel arch liners and components attached within its perimeter,
• correct alignment of the wheel arch edge relative to the wheel and bumper,
• aesthetic transition of the side line from the front bumper to the driver's door.

The used nature of the part allows for the preservation of the original sheet metal geometry, which is particularly important when precisely aligning panels in premium-class vehicles.

Why choose a used OEM fender

In the case of body repairs for the BMW 7 Series, using an original body panel translates into better fitment with factory mounting points and predictable material behavior during further paint work. A used OEM fender is often a favorable compromise between cost and fitment quality, especially when compared to many aftermarket replacements with simplified geometry.

If you want to deepen your knowledge on selecting body panels and compare the advantages of original parts versus replacements, it is worth reading the article Post-accident repair of your car: why are used body parts a better choice than replacements?, which discusses the practical aspects of such repairs.

Expanding the wheel arch zone repair in BMW

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