BMW E81 E87 5 Side Panel Fender Wing Front Right O/S Sparkling Graphite - A22

The BMW E81 E87 5 Side Panel Fender Wing Front Right O/S Sparkling Graphite - A22 in Sparkling Graphite Metallic A22 is an original body component designed for precise installation on the passenger side. This is a solution for users who want to restore the factory geometry of the front bodywork while maintaining a consistent paint shade and reliable fitment to the body lines.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7133228-SG5
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7133228
• Substitutable numbers: 41357133228, 7133228
• Weight: 150
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Right
• Color: Sparkling Graphite Metallic - A22
• Category: Body Side & Quarter Panels

Purpose and fitment for BMW E81/E87

The presented fender is designed as a body component mounted on the front right side of the vehicle. The construction corresponds to the factory mounting points in the BMW 1 Series E81/E87 generation, which facilitates installation and allows for maintaining proper gaps between the hood, doors, and bumper.

By maintaining the original geometry of the panel, it is possible to correctly guide the wheel arch edge, which is important both for wheel protection and for the stable mounting of the inner wheel arch liner and shielding elements.

Sparkling Graphite Metallic A22 color

The fender is finished in the Sparkling Graphite Metallic A22 shade, characteristic of many BMW 1 Series configurations. The metallic paint coating ensures visual consistency with other body elements in this color, which in many cases allows for minimizing the scope of paint work or focusing only on local shade matching.

For users who care about body aesthetics, it is important that the panel retains the factory surface structure, which facilitates potential polishing, paint correction, and further maintenance.

Characteristics of the used component

As a secondary market part, the fender is a practical solution for accident repairs, correcting corrosion spots, or replacing a damaged panel. A used body component often allows for reducing repair costs while maintaining the original quality of workmanship characteristic of the BMW brand.

Before installation, it is recommended to perform a standard verification of the surface condition, mounting points, and contact edges with other panels, and then adjust it to the specific vehicle according to the manufacturer's technology.

Mounting parameters and practical advantages

The fender is intended for installation in the front right part of the body, which is important when planning the scope of body and paint work. The appropriately selected weight of the element helps maintain the correct load distribution within the front part of the body and does not negatively affect the suspension operation.

The main advantages of this panel include:

• preservation of the factory shape and body lines of the BMW 1 Series E81/E87,
• original Sparkling Graphite Metallic A22 color,
• possibility of use in accident and renovation repairs,
• compatibility with factory mounting points in the front right part of the vehicle.

Integration with other BMW body components

When replacing the front right fender, it is worth paying attention to the fitment with the hood, bumper, headlight, and passenger door. A correctly selected panel facilitates obtaining even gaps and stable mounting of the inner wheel arch liner, which translates into protection against dirt and moisture within the wheel well area.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the wheel arch and fender zone in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as covers, panels, or additional reinforcements, check the available parts in the BMW rear wheel arches and fenders category.

Operation and maintenance of used components

To maximize the potential of a used fender and other body panels, it is worth using appropriate cleaning, anti-corrosion protection, and regular inspection procedures for the paint coating condition. Well-chosen care products help maintain color stability and reduce the risk of corrosion spots on the edges and inner surfaces of the panel.

More practical tips on using secondary market components can be found in the article How to extend the life of used car parts?, which discusses proven methods for maintaining components from disassembly.