BMW F40 Front Fender Side Panel Mount Right O/S Black Sapphire 475 7450388

The Right Front Side Fender for BMW F40 in Black Sapphire Metallic 475 is an original body part designed for passenger side installation. This solution is for users who expect precise fitment, preservation of the factory body line, and color consistency with the Black Sapphire paint.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7450388-BS
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7450388
• Substitutable numbers: 7450388
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Right
• Color: Black Sapphire Metallic - 475
• Category: Fenders

Application and Fitment for BMW F40

The presented part is a front, right-side wheel arch panel designed for the BMW 1 Series F40 generation. Its placement on the vehicle on the outer side of the driver in left-hand traffic (right side of the car when viewed from the driver's position) allows for the preservation of the correct body geometry and the proper alignment of the hood, bumper, and door lines.

Thanks to its construction conforming to factory BMW standards, the fender provides appropriate mounting points, facilitating installation and reducing the need for additional bodywork modifications. This is particularly important for post-accident repairs where mounting stability and the preservation of factory gaps between parts are crucial.

Black Sapphire Metallic 475 Color

The fender is finished in the Black Sapphire Metallic 475 paint, characteristic of many BMW F40 configurations. The metallic black provides an elegant, understated look and complements both light and dark body styling accents.

For many users, minimizing the scope of painting work is key – using a part with the same color code increases the chance of achieving a visually consistent effect with the other body panels, while maintaining the appropriate depth and gloss of the paint.

Part Characteristics and Installation

As part of the Front Fenders group, the side panel is responsible for protecting the front wheel arch, directing airflow along the side of the vehicle, and providing a proper base for trim elements such as moldings or covers. A correctly chosen fender influences:

• maintaining the factory body line and front vehicle geometry,
• stable mounting of the bumper, headlight, and front door,
• protection of the front wheel arch from dirt and external factors.

The part comes from disassembly, meaning it is a used part but retains its original BMW specification. For body and paint shops and services specializing in the BMW brand, this is a practical solution allowing for an economical yet technically correct body repair.

Benefits of Using an Original BMW Fender

Using an original wheel arch side panel on the BMW F40 allows for maintaining the structural integrity of the vehicle's front end. Factory mounting points, appropriate material stiffness, and fitment with other body elements reduce the risk of problems with gap adjustment, door operation, or headlight installation.

For users who value maintaining the vehicle's value, it is also important that an original fender adheres to manufacturer standards, which is significant for later resale of the car and for the assessment of repair quality by appraisers.

Related BMW Body Parts

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

If you are interested in a broader context of using original OEM parts in the drivetrain and body, it is worth reading the guide on our blog: Whining differential? Why a used OEM drive axle is a sensible choice.