BMW E60 E61 Wing Panel Front Left N/S Fender Side Panel Carbon Black - 416

Visual condition of the part

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

BMW E60 E61 Wing Panel Front Left N/S Fender Side Panel Carbon Black - 416 is an original body component from the Front fenders group, designed for installation on the front left side of the vehicle. The paint in the Carbonschwarz Metallic - 416 shade allows for a seamless match with the factory BMW body color, facilitating post-accident repairs or the replacement of a damaged part. The used OEM component ensures proper geometry and compatibility with factory mounting points.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7111429-CAR7
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7111429
• Substitutable numbers: 41357111429, 7111429, 41357111373, 7111373
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Color: Carbonschwarz Metallic - 416
• Category: Fenders

Purpose and fitment for BMW

The presented front left fender has been designed specifically for the BMW 5 Series E60/E61 generation models, ensuring it maintains the factory body lines and correct fitment with the hood, bumper, and doors. Its placement on the vehicle in the front zone, on the driver's side, guarantees compatibility with the original wheel arch construction, internal mounts, and trim elements.

Carbonschwarz Metallic - 416 color

The factory Carbonschwarz Metallic - 416 color is a distinctive, dark metallic black shade used by BMW, which harmonizes well with the body lines and emphasizes the car's elegant character. Using a fender in the same paint code often allows for a reduction in paintwork scope, which speeds up the repair process and can lower its cost. At the same time, visual consistency with the remaining body panels is maintained.

Technical characteristics and installation

The fender belongs to the Front fenders group, which are components responsible for shaping the wheel arch line, protecting against debris, and properly guiding airflow along the body. The OEM construction ensures:

• compatibility with factory mounting points in the front part of the body,
• proper fitment to the headlight, bumper, and rocker panel,
• the ability to use original mounts, clips, and wheel arch liners.

The used condition of the item means it has been removed from a vehicle, which in practice allows for combining reasonable costs with maintaining the manufacturer's original specifications. Before installation, standard surface verification and preparation for any potential paintwork in accordance with workshop procedures are recommended.

Application in body repairs

Replacing the front left fender is a typical operation during repairs following side collisions or parking damage. Using an original BMW component helps maintain proper panel gaps, which is significant for both aesthetic and aerodynamic reasons. As a result, the vehicle retains its factory appearance, and the adjustment process after installation is simplified.

Repair expansion – BMW Front fenders

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the front wheel arch zone in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as additional fenders, inner liners, or compatible front panels, check out 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 a strategy of combining original used parts with new replacement components to maintain high quality at controlled costs. You can find more practical tips on economical car repairs in the article Repairing a Volkswagen on a budget? Discover how to save on original car parts, the principles of which can be successfully applied to servicing other brands, including BMW.