BMW F30 F31 Front Side Wing Panel Fender Right O/S Imperial Blue - A89

Visual condition of the part

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

BMW F30 F31 Front Side Wing Panel Fender Right O/S Imperial Blue - A89 is an original body part from the Front fenders category, designed for the right side of the vehicle's front end. Thanks to its factory shape and paint in the Imperial Blue Metallic - A89 shade, it allows for maintaining a consistent body line and an aesthetic appearance of the vehicle.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7438440-IBB
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7438440
• Substitutable numbers: 7438440, 41007438440, 9621598, 41009621598, 7298028, 41357298028
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Right
• Color: Imperial Blue Metallic - A89
• Category: Fenders

Purpose and fitment for BMW F30/F31

The presented fender has been designed specifically for BMW F30/F31 series models, intended for the front right side of the vehicle. The construction corresponds to factory mounting points, which facilitates installation and allows for proper alignment with the hood, bumper, headlight, and front door.

The component belongs to the body group responsible for shaping the side line of the car, protecting the wheel well, and guiding airflow along the bodywork. Proper fender fitment is important not only for visual reasons but also for operational ones – it limits the ingress of dirt and moisture into the wheel arch area.

Imperial Blue Metallic - A89 color

The fender is finished in Imperial Blue Metallic - A89, characteristic of many BMW F30/F31 configurations. This shade is distinguished by a deep, dark blue tone with a metallic effect that highlights the body's contours and lines in both daylight and artificial light.

For users who own a car with the same paint code, such a component can significantly simplify the visual repair process – in many cases, it limits the scope of paint work to potential corrections and polishing, while maintaining color consistency with the remaining body panels.

Characteristics of the used component

The offered fender is a used part, which means it comes from vehicle dismantling. Such components are frequently chosen for post-accident repairs and restorations because they ensure factory geometry and material compatibility with the original bodywork.

In practice, a used fender allows for:

• maintaining the original body line without the need to adjust aftermarket replacements,
• reducing repair costs while maintaining OEM standards,
• shortening the time required to prepare the car for return to service.

Benefits of using an original front fender

Using an original front fender on the right side of a BMW F30/F31 translates into a number of practical advantages:

• Factory fitment – alignment with the hood, bumper, and door lines without the need for additional profiling.
• Accessory compatibility – maintaining the correct mounting points for the wheel arch liner, fasteners, and other wheel zone components.
• Visual consistency – the Imperial Blue Metallic - A89 color allows for maintaining a uniform body appearance.

For body shops and individual users, choosing such a component means a more predictable assembly process and fewer corrections when reassembling the front part of the body.

Repair expansion – BMW Front fenders

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

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