BMW E90 E91 Wing Fender Front Right O/S Bluewater Metallic - 896 5A55AF4

BMW E90 E91 Wing Fender Front Right O/S Bluewater Metallic - 896 5A55AF4 is a factory body component from the Front fenders group, designed for the right side of the vehicle's front section. Its original BMW origin and Bluewater Metallic - 896 paint finish ensure a consistent body line and aesthetic appearance of the car after repair. This used part is a sensible choice for professional post-accident repairs or correcting wear-related damage.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 5A55AF4-WB
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 5A55AF4
• Substitutable numbers: 41355A55AF4, 41357135680, 5A55AF4, 7135680
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Right
• Part type: Fender
• Color: Bluewater Metallic - 896
• Category: Fenders

Purpose and body fitment for BMW

The presented fender is designed as part of the original BMW E90/E91 series front axle structure, with precise fitment to the hood line, bumper, headlight, and passenger door. The vehicle placement, defined as front – right side, ensures clear identification for installation and facilitates the selection of the part for bodywork repairs. The original mounting geometry allows for proper alignment with factory bolt points, which reduces the need for additional modifications and shortens workshop labor time. As a result, the fender works well both for post-collision replacement and for local corrosion repairs on the right side of the body.

Bluewater Metallic – 896 color and paint aspects

The factory Bluewater Metallic - 896 color is a characteristic metallic shade used by BMW, which highlights the side line and body contours. Using a component already painted in this color can reduce the scope of paintwork, especially when the vehicle's shade matches the paint code. In workshop practice, such a fender is often used as a base for potential color matching, which allows for:

• reducing the amount of paint material needed for renovation,
• shortening surface preparation time,
• achieving a consistent visual effect with adjacent body panels.

Characteristics of the used component

As a used part, the fender comes from vehicle dismantling, which in practice means preserving the original sheet metal structure and factory contours. Such components are often chosen by workshops and individual users who are looking for a compromise between repair costs and maintaining a structure consistent with the manufacturer's design. Compared to cheap aftermarket replacements, an original fender from dismantling usually works better with factory mounting points, which facilitates setting the gaps between body elements and limits the need for additional adjustments.

Application in body and paint repairs

The front right fender in Bluewater Metallic is primarily used for repairs after front-side collisions and for replacing corroded elements. Thanks to the factory profile, the panel works well with original headlights, the bumper, and doors, which is essential for maintaining correct body geometry. In service practice, such a component allows for:

• restoring the vehicle's side line according to the manufacturer's specifications,
• maintaining proper airflow around the wheel arch,
• preserving the aesthetics and visual consistency of the right front side of the car.

Repair expansion – BMW front fenders

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the front body zone in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as additional panels, skins, or complementary wheel arch fragments, check the available parts in the BMW front fenders category. For users interested in a broader context of using parts from dismantling and optimizing service costs, an article describing a practical approach to choosing original used components may be helpful – you can find more information in the material on reducing repair costs using factory parts from dismantling.