BMW F01 Wing Fender Front Left Side Panel N/S Imperial Blue Metallic - A89

Visual condition of the part

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

The BMW F01 Front Fender Left Imperial Blue Metallic - A89 is an original body part from the front fenders group, designed for installation on the left front side of the vehicle. The Imperial Blue Metallic - A89 paint allows for maintaining body color consistency and reducing the scope of additional painting work.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7261461-IBB1
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7261461
• Substitutable numbers: 7261461, 41007261461, 7204495, 41007204495, 7185185, 41007185185
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Color: Imperial Blue Metallic - A89
• Category: Fenders

Intended Use and Fitment for BMW F01

The presented fender has been specifically designed for the BMW F01 series as a structural element of the front body. Its placement on the vehicle is the front left side, which guarantees the correct flow of the car's lines, proper alignment with the hood, bumper, and driver's door, as well as maintaining the original body geometry.

As a part of the front fenders group, this element is responsible for protecting the engine bay and wheel arch from water, mud, and minor mechanical damage, while also influencing the aerodynamics and visual coherence of the entire front of the vehicle.

Imperial Blue Metallic - A89 Color

The factory color Imperial Blue Metallic - A89 is a distinctive, dark blue metallic paint used in BMW's higher-class models. Using the original shade often allows for localized paint matching, which shortens repair time and reduces costs for restoring the vehicle to an aesthetically pleasing condition.

The metallic paint structure provides depth of color and good color retention under various lighting conditions, which is particularly important when blending the part with adjacent body panels.

Characteristics of a Used OEM Part

The offered fender is an original BMW component from the aftermarket, sourced from a dismantled vehicle. A used body part allows for maintaining the factory material quality, correct sheet metal thickness, and compliance with the production line standards for the specific model, which facilitates installation and reduces the need for additional modifications.

Choosing a used OEM fender is a beneficial solution for accident repairs, restorations, or replacement of a damaged part when preserving the original body structure at a reasonable service cost is a priority.

Benefits of Installing This Fender

• Better fit to the body thanks to construction compliant with original BMW standards.
• Reduced painting scope due to the use of Imperial Blue Metallic - A89 color.
• Possibility of restoring the original geometry and appearance of the vehicle's front end after damage.
• A sensible compromise between the quality of an original part and repair costs by using a used part.

Related BMW Front Fenders

If you are planning a comprehensive front-end repair and also need other body parts from the same group, such as the symmetrical right-side panel or additional color variants for different body versions, check the available parts in the BMW Front Fenders category.

More About Using Used Parts

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