Side Panel BMW F30 F31 Wing Fender Front Right O/S Melbourne Red Metallic - A75

Visual condition of the part

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

The BMW F30 F31 Right Front Fender / Body Side Panel in Melbourne Red Metallic A75 is an original body part designed for passenger side installation. This is a solution for users who want to maintain the factory body geometry and a consistent, aesthetic paint appearance on their BMW.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7438440-MRT
• 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: Melbourne Red Metallic - A75
• Category: Fenders

Intended Use and Fitment for BMW F30 / F31

The presented BMW right front fender is designed as a structural body component for the 3 Series F30/F31. Its placement on the vehicle is the front right side, allowing for precise alignment with factory mounting points, gaps between the hood, doors, and bumper, and maintaining the correct body line.

As a part from the Front Fenders category, it serves a protective function for the engine bay, wheel arch, and suspension components, while also contributing to the vehicle's front-end aerodynamics and visual cohesion.

Color and Paint Finish

The fender is in the distinctive Melbourne Red Metallic - A75 color, factory-applied to BMW models. The metallic paint finish provides depth of color and an attractive light effect, allowing for seamless integration with the vehicle's existing paint, especially if the car shares the same color code.

For many users, this means the possibility of limiting the scope of painting work – depending on the car's paint condition, often only polishing or local blending is sufficient, without the need for a full repaint of the entire panel.

Technical Characteristics and Installation

The original BMW front fender is designed to work with factory mountings, brackets, and wheel arch liners. This ensures:

• the correct geometry of the vehicle's front end is maintained,
• gaps between body panels remain uniform,
• installation proceeds predictably for an experienced body shop technician or mechanic.

This part comes from a used vehicle, which means it is a part of factory origin, with preserved original stampings and a shape consistent with BMW's design. This is important wherever proper fitment with the headlight, bumper, and hood is crucial, without the need for additional adjustments.

Practical Application and Benefits of Choosing a Used Part

Choosing a used BMW front fender offers several practical advantages:

• maintaining original material quality and body structure,
• potential for cost savings on repairs after an accident or corrosion,
• preserving the vehicle's factory appearance in spot repairs.

For body and paint shops, as well as individual users, this translates to a predictable installation process and a lower risk of fitment issues compared to aftermarket alternatives with uncertain geometry.

Related Parts and Additional Information

If you are planning a comprehensive front-end repair and also need other body parts from the same group, such as panels for the opposite side or additional covers, check the available parts in the BMW Front Fenders category.

For drivers interested in the driving characteristics of BMW models, including all-wheel-drive versions, a discussion of AWD system designs and typical components may be useful – you can find more on this topic in the article xDrive, 4Matic, quattro, or 4Motion – AWD System Comparison.