BMW F30 Side Wing Panel Fender F31 Front Left N/S Alpinweiss Alpine White - 300

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 Alpinweiss Alpine White - 300 is an original body side panel designed for installation on the front left side of the vehicle. The component comes factory-painted in the Alpinweiss 3 – 300 shade, which facilitates visual matching with the existing paintwork and reduces the time required for body and paint repairs. This is a practical solution for BMW users looking to restore the correct geometry and aesthetics of the front body section following a collision or corrosion.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7438439-AW
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7438439
• Substitutable numbers: 7438439, 41007438439, 7298027, 41357298027
• Weight: 150
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Color: Alpinweiss 3 - 300
• Category: Fenders

Purpose and function of the fender

The presented fender belongs to the Front Fenders category and is dedicated to BMW F30/F31 series models, where it is responsible for shaping the side line of the body and maintaining proper panel gaps between the hood, doors, and bumper. The placement on the vehicle is the front left side, which is important when selecting parts relative to the driver and passenger side.

The component performs several key structural and functional roles, including:

• stabilizing the contour of the front body section and working with the bumper and headlight mounts,
• creating a workspace for the wheel arch and mudguards,
• influencing aerodynamics and the visual consistency of the BMW side line.

Alpinweiss 3 – 300 color and visual matching

The fender is painted in the factory color Alpinweiss 3 – 300, characteristic of many BMW F30/F31 units. Thanks to this, in many cases, it is possible to install it without full repainting, with a potential shade correction for a specific vehicle. This solution allows for reducing the scope of paint work and shortening the vehicle's downtime in the workshop.

The uniform, light paint also makes it easier to assess any signs of wear and prepare the surface for further restoration work, if required.

Technical specifications and installation

The fender is designed as a component structurally compatible with BMW factory mounting points, which translates into precise fitment with the hood, doors, bumper, and headlight on the left side. Properly selected geometry facilitates the setting of even gaps and maintaining the correct body line after repair.

The most important installation features include:

• adaptation to factory brackets and mounts in the front body section,
• compatibility with original wheel arch liners and plastic components,
• possibility of installation using standard bodywork procedures without the need to modify the vehicle structure.

The product has a specific weight, which is important for logistics and planning transport and installation in workshop conditions.

Condition and use in body repairs

The fender is offered as a used part, which makes it an attractive cost-effective solution while maintaining the original BMW specification. Such components are often chosen for post-accident repairs, where a combination of correct geometry, compatibility with factory mounts, and a reasonable repair budget is essential.

It will work well both in professional body and paint shops and in workshops specializing in BMW vehicle repairs, where the ability to quickly replace a damaged side panel without interfering with the load-bearing structure of the body is important.

Repair expansion – BMW Front Fenders

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

To better understand the importance of using original body components in vehicles of this brand and the structural differences between individual model generations, it is worth reading an article comparing classic and modern solutions – you can find it here: Classic Mini vs modern MINI – structural differences and OEM parts.