Description
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Possible scratches and paint chips – condition as shown in the product photos.
Right front fender for BMW E60/E61 in Le Mans Blau Metallic – 381 is an original body part from the Front Fenders category, designed for installation on the passenger side. This used side panel ensures a factory fit to the body lines of the BMW 5 Series E60/E61, maintaining color consistency with the Le Mans Blau Metallic – 381 paint and facilitating professional post-accident repairs or vehicle restoration.
Specifications and technical data
- SKU: 7111430-LMB
- Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
- Condition: Used
- OEM Part Number: 7111430
- Substitutable numbers: 41357111430, 7111430, 41357111374, 7111374
- Weight: 150
- Location on the vehicle: Front, Right
- Color: Le Mans Blau Metallic – 381
- Category: Fenders
Purpose and Fitment for BMW E60/E61
The presented fender is designed as a body part to be mounted on the front right side of the vehicle, allowing for precise restoration of the factory geometry of the BMW 5 Series E60/E61 front end. The OEM construction guarantees correct placement of mounting points, alignment with the hood, door, and bumper lines, as well as proper fitment with trim strips, turn signals, and other body elements.
The original right front fender is particularly recommended for collision repairs where maintaining correct body geometry, minimizing the need for part adjustments, and reducing bodywork to a minimum are crucial.
Le Mans Blau Metallic – 381 Color and Paint Aspects
The fender is factory painted in the Le Mans Blau Metallic – 381 shade, characteristic of sportily styled BMW 5 Series models. Using an original panel in this color can, in many cases, limit the scope of painting to local touch-ups or just polishing, which reduces repair time and cost.
For body and paint shops, as well as individual users, this means:
- easier shade matching to the existing vehicle paint,
- reduced risk of color discrepancies between the fender and adjacent parts,
- a more predictable final result after installation and potential painting.
Technical Characteristics and Performance Properties
The fender belongs to the Front Fenders category, meaning it serves a protective function for the engine bay, wheel arch, and suspension components on the right side of the vehicle. Its appropriately designed structure ensures proper drainage of dirt from under the wheel and is also an important element of the exterior body structure, influencing aerodynamics and the visual coherence of the car’s front end.
The part has a specified weight, adjusted to BMW’s factory design assumptions, which is important for vehicle weight distribution and compatibility with original mounting points. As a used part, the fender offers a cost-effective solution while maintaining the manufacturer’s original specifications.
Part Numbers and Service Application
The right front fender for BMW E60/E61 has a dedicated OEM part number and associated interchangeable numbers, which facilitates unambiguous identification in service catalogs and parts selection systems. This allows workshops and auto parts stores to quickly verify the part’s compatibility with a specific body version and vehicle year, minimizing the risk of ordering errors.
These designations are particularly useful when comparing different references used by the manufacturer throughout the model’s lifecycle, as well as when verifying compatibility with other equipment variants or facelifted versions.
Practical Application and Benefits of Installation
Installing the original right front fender on a BMW E60/E61 allows for:
- restoring the vehicle’s factory front-end appearance after mechanical damage,
- maintaining correct gaps between body panels,
- reducing the need for additional adjustments and assembly modifications,
- preserving color consistency thanks to the Le Mans Blau Metallic – 381 paint.
For users who value original BMW solutions, this is a sensible choice, combining technical compliance with attractive body aesthetics.
If you are undertaking a comprehensive front-end repair of your BMW 5 Series and also need other body parts, such as panels for the opposite side or additional wheel arch sections, check the available parts in the BMW Front Fenders category.
In situations where body repair is combined with work on the powertrain, and you want to better plan the service of the clutch and drivetrain components, it is worth expanding your technical knowledge – practical tips and examples can be found in the article Clutch and Dual-Mass Flywheel – Diagnostics and Parts Selection for the Drivetrain.
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