BMW F20 F21 F22 Side Panel Wing Fender Front Left N/S Karmesinrot Red - A61

Visual condition of the part

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

BMW F20 F21 F22 Side Panel Wing Fender Front Left N/S Karmesinrot Red - A61 is an original body component designed for professional repair of the front driver-side area. Thanks to its factory shape and precise fit to the body lines, it ensures a consistent appearance and correct body geometry. Using this OEM part in the original color helps reduce the scope of paintwork and shortens repair time.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7284645-KAR2
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7284645
• Substitutable numbers: 41007284645, 7284645
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Color: Karmesinrot - A61
• Category: Fenders

Purpose and fitment for the BMW F-series

The presented front fender is designed for installation on BMW F-series models with a compact body, on the left side, in the front area. The construction matches factory dimensions and mounting points, which facilitates installation in place of a damaged part without the need for bodywork modifications.

The original stampings, creases, and body lines are consistent with the manufacturer's design, ensuring the characteristic, dynamic silhouette of the BMW is maintained. This is particularly important for post-accident repairs, where restoring factory body geometry and proper alignment with the hood, doors, and bumper are crucial.

Karmesinrot A61 color and repair benefits

The fender comes in Karmesinrot A61, which is significant for both aesthetic and economic reasons. For vehicles in the same shade, this often allows for limiting work to local paint blending rather than fully repainting the part from scratch. In practice, this translates into:

• reduced paint repair costs,
• shorter vehicle downtime in the workshop,
• easier maintenance of visual consistency with other body panels.

Color matching is especially important for modern metallic and pearl paints, where shade differences are quickly noticeable. Using an original part in the correct color increases the chance of achieving a consistent visual effect after repair.

Structural and functional characteristics

The fender belongs to the Front Fenders category, responsible for protecting the front wheel and guiding airflow along the body. A correctly selected part affects:

• protection of the engine bay and wheel arch from dirt and water,
• proper airflow along the body,
• stable mounting of the wheel arch liner, covers, and internal components.

The original mounting geometry facilitates the installation of factory covers, wheel arch liners, and decorative strips, which is important for comprehensive front-end restoration. Using an OEM part allows for maintaining technical consistency with other body components.

Application in body and paint repairs

This front left fender is suitable for both post-accident repairs and for replacing a corroded or mechanically damaged part. Thanks to its factory design, it is suitable for:

• standard repairs in body and paint workshops,
• rebuilding fleet vehicles,
• restoring the full functionality and aesthetics of the BMW body.

Using a pre-owned part allows you to optimize the repair budget while maintaining the original manufacturer's specification in a key area of the body.

Repair expansion and additional information

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the front body area of your BMW and need other parts from the same group, such as additional panels, covers, or other fenders, check the available parts in the BMW Front Fenders category.

For larger repairs, it is also worth taking care of the condition of the drivetrain and engine accessories. In diagnosing problems with diesel units, an article describing the symptoms and consequences of neglected diesel injectors may be helpful – you can find it here: Diesel injector faults – how to recognize them and the risks of neglect.