BMW E90 E91 Front Side Panel Wing Fender Right O/S Spacegrau A52 5A55AF4

BMW E90 E91 Front Side Panel Wing Fender Right O/S Spacegrau A52 is an original body component from the Front fenders category, designed for the right side of the front section of BMW 3 Series E90/E91 vehicles. Finished in the factory Spacegrau Metallic A52 color, it allows for an aesthetic and technically correct repair of the side zone without the need for costly fitting of aftermarket replacements.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 5A55AF4-SCG
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 5A55AF4
• Substitutable numbers: 41355A55AF4, 41357135680, 5A55AF4, 7135680
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Right
• Part type: Fender
• Color: Spacegrau Metallic - A52
• Category: Fenders

Purpose and fitment for BMW E90/E91

The presented fender is designed as a body panel mounted on the front right side, in accordance with the factory geometry of the BMW 3 Series E90/E91. This ensures proper body line alignment, correct fitment with the hood, bumper, doors, and mounting points on the chassis, which facilitates installation and reduces the need for additional bodywork modifications. The original construction ensures the maintenance of factory gaps between body panels, which is important for both aerodynamics and the visual consistency of the entire side of the vehicle. As a result, the fender is suitable for accident repairs, corrosion corrections, and restoring the car to a condition close to factory specifications.

Spacegrau Metallic A52 color and aesthetic values

The fender is finished in Spacegrau Metallic A52, a color characteristic of many BMW E90/E91 units. Using the correct metallic shade allows for minimizing the scope of painting or facilitates matching the paint coating during professional restoration. For users concerned with the visual consistency of the body, this means the possibility of achieving a uniform side surface without visible differences in shade. The Spacegrau color works well with chrome elements and dark accessories, which helps maintain the original stylistic character of the BMW.

Characteristics of the used component

The fender comes from dismantling, which in practice means it is a used part that retains its factory construction and mounting parameters. Such components are often chosen for repairs where compliance with the manufacturer's original specifications and a reasonable cost of the entire body and paint operation are important. Choosing a used OEM fender allows for maintaining the proper sheet metal thickness, factory stampings, and mounting points, which is significant for subsequent gap adjustment and fitting of adjacent body panels. This is a particularly beneficial solution for local repairs where correct geometry and mounting stability are crucial.

Protective function and importance for body structure

The front fender plays an important role in protecting the body structure against external factors – water, mud, road salt, and minor stone impacts. A properly selected component limits the risk of contaminants entering the wheel arch and sill area, which in the long term affects the vehicle's corrosion resistance. In the case of the BMW E90/E91, a properly mounted right fender stabilizes the wheel arch area, works with the inner wheel arch liner and front bumper, and also influences the correct airflow along the side of the car. Therefore, it is significant not only visually but also functionally.

Compatibility within the BMW Front fenders category

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the front wheel arch zone in your BMW and need other components from the same group, such as wheel arch panels, covers, or additional shields, check the available parts in the BMW Front fenders category. For drivers who, alongside body repairs, are thinking about improving driving comfort and interior ergonomics, a guide describing the impact of branded seats from dismantling on daily car usage may be helpful – more information can be found in the article Interior metamorphosis: how used seats can improve comfort and car value.