BMW E60 E61 Hood Bonnet Panel Silbergrau Silver Grey Metallic - A08

Visual condition of the part

Possible scratches and paint chips – condition as shown in the product photos. BMW E60 E61 Hood Bonnet Panel Silbergrau Silver Grey Metallic - A08 is an original body component from the Hoods category, designed for installation in the front section of BMW 5 Series E60/E61 vehicles. Finished in the factory Silbergrau Metallic A08 color, it allows for an aesthetically and technically correct replacement of a damaged hood without the need to change the paint shade in this area.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7111385-SBG2
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7111385
• Substitutable numbers: 41617111385, 7111385
• Location on the vehicle: Front
• Part type: Bonnet
• Color: Silbergrau Metallic - A08
• Category: Bonnet Panels

Purpose and fitment

The offered hood is a structural body component designed for installation in the front part of the vehicle, in the engine bay area. By maintaining the factory geometry and mounting points, it ensures proper alignment with the fenders, bumper, and radiator grille, which facilitates gap adjustment and maintains the original body lines. The hood in this model serves not only as a cover but also influences the rigidity of the front body section and the proper airflow through the engine compartment. Using an original hood allows for maintaining the correct cooling system performance and aerodynamics as intended by the manufacturer.

Color and paint finish

The hood is finished in Silbergrau Metallic - A08, characteristic of many BMW 5 Series E60/E61 units. This shade is a metallic grey with a subdued, elegant character, blending well with both light and dark body elements. For users who want to limit the scope of paint work, using a hood in the same paint code is a practical solution – in many cases, simple fitting and polishing are sufficient instead of a full repaint of the component. This is particularly beneficial for post-accident repairs, where both time and the cost of returning the vehicle to service are critical.

Characteristics of the used component

The hood comes from dismantling, which means it is a used part that retains its original construction and factory parameters. Such components are frequently chosen for body repairs because they enable economical vehicle restoration while maintaining compliance with the manufacturer's specifications. In the case of used hoods, it is important that the component has already been in service on a vehicle, meaning its shape and structure are stable, and fitting it to the body does not require non-standard modifications. This is a practical solution for body shops and individual users who expect a predictable installation result.

Benefits of using an original BMW hood

Using an original hood for the BMW 5 Series E60/E61 offers a range of technical and functional benefits, including:

• preservation of the factory body lines and proper alignment with adjacent elements,
• maintenance of the front body rigidity as intended by the manufacturer,
• reduction in the scope of adjustment work during installation,
• possibility of color matching to the Silbergrau Metallic A08 paint without changing the shade in this area. For users who want to restore the vehicle to a condition close to factory, using an original hood from the same model series is a technically safe and predictable solution in terms of the final result.

Expanding body repairs for your BMW

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the body area in your BMW and need other components from the same group, such as additional covers, reinforcements, or other front panels, check the available parts in the BMW Hoods category.

Safe selection of used body components

When choosing used body parts, such as a hood, it is worth focusing on the verified origin of the part and its compatibility with the specific vehicle generation. Proper selection of recycled components allows for significantly lower repair costs while maintaining functionality and correct installation. If you want to better understand how to safely use recycled components and optimize your repair budget, an article describing a practical approach to choosing parts from dismantling may be helpful – you can find it here: Brake calipers under the microscope – how to choose verified recycled parts.