Fender Panel BMW X3 E83 Side Wing Front Right O/S Black Sapphire Metallic - 475

Visual condition of the part

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

Fender Panel BMW X3 E83 Side Wing Front Right O/S Black Sapphire Metallic - 475 is an original body component from the Front fenders category, designed for installation on the right side of the vehicle's front section. The Black Sapphire Metallic paint finish ensures visual consistency with the factory BMW bodywork and facilitates color matching during post-accident repairs or restoration.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 3405922-BS4
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 3405922
• Substitutable numbers: 41353405922, 3405922, 41353405924, 3405924, BG
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Right
• Color: Black Sapphire Metallic - 475
• Category: Fenders

Purpose and fitment for BMW X3 E83

The presented fender has been specifically designed for the BMW X3 E83 body structure, taking into account the vehicle's front geometry and factory mounting points. The placement on the vehicle, defined as front, right side, guarantees proper alignment with the hood, bumper, headlight, and passenger door, which translates into mounting stability and a correct body line.

The original BMW OE origin ensures the correct sheet metal thickness, appropriate profile of the pressings, and compatibility with factory mounting elements, which minimizes the risk of issues during fitting and gap adjustment.

Black Sapphire Metallic color – benefits for repairs

The fender is finished in Black Sapphire Metallic – 475, one of the popular shades used in BMW models. Thanks to this, when repairing body damage, you can limit the scope of painting to the absolute minimum or use the component as a base for paint correction, maintaining compliance with the factory color palette.

The metallic structure of the paint provides an aesthetic surface appearance, and proper preparation of the component before installation (cleaning, potential coating correction) allows for a consistent visual effect with the remaining body panels.

Characteristics of the used component

As a used part, the fender is an economical solution for body repairs, especially in the case of local damage after a collision or corrosion. Compared to new OEM components, it allows for a significant reduction in the cost of restoring the full functionality and aesthetics of the vehicle's front right side, while maintaining the original design specifications.

Before installation, it is recommended to perform a standard verification of the surface condition, mounting points, and contact edges with adjacent panels to properly prepare the component for painting or direct installation, depending on the requirements of the specific repair.

Function of the fender in the body structure

The front fender on the right side plays an important role in protecting the engine compartment, wheel arch, and sills from water, mud, and debris thrown by the rotating wheel. A properly selected and installed component:

• stabilizes the body line in the front part of the vehicle,
• ensures proper airflow along the side of the car,
• protects suspension components and installations in the wheel arch from direct exposure to external factors,
• influences the overall rigidity and consistency of the side body structure.

Thanks to the preservation of factory geometry, the fender works in harmony with the other body panels, which is particularly important when setting gaps and aligning the headlight and bumper after a repair.

Repair expansion – BMW Front fenders

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

Support in optimizing repair costs

When planning a budget for body repairs, it is worth considering various strategies for selecting parts – from new elements to carefully selected used components. Additional tips on effectively using the market for used and replacement parts can be found in the article Repairing a Volkswagen for pennies? Discover how to save on original car parts, which discusses a practical approach to optimizing service costs, applicable to other brands as well.