BMW 3 Series E46 Coupe Moulding Fender Front Right O/S Black Sapphire Metallic

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

BMW 3 Series E46 Coupe Moulding Fender Front Right O/S Black Sapphire Metallic is an original body component designed for installation on the front right side. Thanks to its factory profiling and precise fit to the fender line, it ensures a consistent body appearance and proper alignment of the wheel arch edge. The paint in the Black Sapphire Metallic – 475 shade allows for maintaining a uniform aesthetic with other body elements in this color.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: P0001033-BS
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 0001033
• Substitutable numbers: 51130001033, 0001033
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Right
• Color: Black Sapphire Metallic - 475
• Category: Other Exterior Parts & Accessories

Purpose and fitment for BMW 3 Series E46 Coupe

The presented wheel arch moulding has been designed specifically for the BMW 3 Series E46 Coupe and is mounted in the front right fender area. The proper edge profiling guarantees correct adhesion to the bodywork, which reduces the risk of gaps and leaks at the contact point with the fender.

Its placement on the vehicle in the front right wheel arch area promotes stable alignment of the side body line, while also facilitating the service replacement of a damaged or corroded moulding without interfering with adjacent components.

Black Sapphire Metallic – 475 color

The element is factory-painted in the Black Sapphire Metallic – 475 shade, characteristic of many BMW 3 Series E46 units. This makes it possible to maintain color consistency of the bodywork, which is important both for aesthetic reasons and during potential paint restoration.

The metallic paint structure works well with the coupe lines, emphasizing the characteristic wheel arch contours and giving the body a more dynamic, orderly look.

Characteristics of the used part

The wheel arch moulding is a used part, which in practice means a favorable compromise between repair costs and maintaining the manufacturer's original specifications. The original mounts and the geometry of the element facilitate correct installation and proper fitment with the factory fender.

Choosing a used OEM component allows for reduced expenses while maintaining compliance with the factory body line, which is significant both for post-accident repairs and visual vehicle reconstruction.

Protective and aesthetic function of the wheel arch moulding

The wheel arch moulding serves as a complementary function for the fender, tidying up the wheel arch edge and helping to protect this area from minor mechanical damage. A correctly installed element limits the accumulation of debris at the junction of the fender and wheel arch, which helps keep this part of the body in better condition.

Visually, the moulding stabilizes the transition line between the tire and the bodywork, which is important for maintaining the original look of the BMW 3 Series E46 Coupe, especially in cars undergoing restoration or being prepared for sale.

Integration with other BMW body components

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the wheel arch and fender area in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as additional mouldings, covers, or small body finishes, check the available parts in the Other BMW category.

For a comparison of design solutions used in sports models of other brands and a better understanding of the differences in suspension construction and accompanying systems, you can read the article Audi RS vs other models – what is hidden under the hood and chassis?, which discusses, among other things, the specifics of the chassis and components in high-performance versions.