BMW F30 F31 Side Wing Panel Fender Front Left N/S Alpinweiss Alpine White - 300

Visual condition of the part

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

BMW F30 F31 Side Wing Panel Fender Front Left N/S Alpinweiss Alpine White - 300 is an original body component from the Front Fenders group, designed for installation on the front left side of the vehicle. Thanks to its factory Alpinweiss 3 color, it provides a practical solution for post-accident repairs and bodywork adjustments in the BMW 3 Series F30/F31, reducing the need for extensive painting and color matching.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7438439-AW3
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7438439
• Substitutable numbers: 7438439, 41007438439, 7298027, 41357298027
• Weight: 150
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Color: Alpinweiss 3 - 300
• Category: Fenders

Purpose and compatibility with BMW 3 Series F30/F31

The presented fender is designed as a body panel mounted on the front left side, in accordance with the factory geometry of the BMW 3 Series F30/F31. This ensures the maintenance of correct body lines, panel gaps, and compatibility with original mounting points, the cowl panel, bumper, headlight, and trim strips.

Its original BMW origin facilitates precise fitting with the hood, doors, and rocker panel, which simplifies gap alignment and minimizes the time required for adjustments in a body shop. For the user, this means a faster and more predictable repair of the front left wheel arch area.

Alpinweiss 3 color – benefits for body repair

The fender comes with a factory finish in Alpinweiss 3 - 300, one of the popular shades of white used on the BMW 3 Series F30/F31. For the workshop and the vehicle owner, this translates into the possibility of limiting the scope of painting – often a correction or polishing is sufficient instead of fully painting the component from scratch.

The uniform, factory paint also makes it easier to match the shade to adjacent body panels, which is particularly important for local repairs. In practice, this allows for shorter service turnaround times and reduced costs of painting materials, while maintaining a consistent appearance of the entire front left side of the vehicle.

Technical characteristics and mounting properties

The fender belongs to the Front Fenders group, which means it is structurally adapted to operate in an area exposed to external factors: water, mud, road salt, and stone chips. The properly selected weight of the component helps maintain the correct body rigidity in the front suspension area, while not excessively burdening the vehicle's structure.

Its location on the vehicle in the front left wheel arch area means the fender works in conjunction with elements such as the inner wheel arch liner, bumper mounts, headlight, and the driver's door. A correctly selected and installed component helps maintain proper aerodynamics and protects the engine bay and suspension from road debris.

Condition of the component and use in repairs

The product is offered as a Used part, which makes it an attractive solution for the economical repair of a BMW 3 Series F30/F31 body. A used fender from dismantling is often a reasonable compromise between cost and functionality – especially in situations where the priority is to restore the correct geometry and aesthetics of the vehicle within a controlled budget.

Such a solution is frequently chosen by both body and paint shops and conscious users who are looking for original body parts at a reasonable price, while maintaining the factory character of the car.

Support with selection and additional BMW body components

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the front wheel arch area in your BMW and need other components from the same group, such as additional panels, covers, or compatible plating, check the available parts in the BMW Front Fenders category.

If the body repair is the result of damage caused by road irregularities and is accompanied by disturbing noises from the chassis, it is worth verifying the condition of the suspension in parallel – you will find practical tips in the article Suspension knocking? Discover a clever way to restore factory handling precision without spending a fortune at the service center.