BMW E90 E91 Bonnet Front Hood Barberarot Metallic - A39

Visual condition of the part

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

The BMW E90 E91 Hood Engine Cover Barberarot - A39 is an original body part from the Hoods category, designed for installation on the front of E90/E91 series vehicles. This used hood in Barberarot Metallic - A39 color allows for maintaining a consistent body style and the correct front-end geometry of the car after body repairs.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7140729-BAR
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7140729
• Substitutable numbers: 41617140729, 7140729, BG
• Location on the vehicle: Front
• Color: Barberarot Metallic - A39
• Category: Bonnet Panels

Purpose and Function of the BMW E90 E91 Hood

The engine hood in BMW E90/E91 models is responsible not only for protecting the engine bay but also for proper airflow and the rigidity of the front part of the body. The presented part is tailored to the styling lines of the 3 Series, thus preserving the factory-formed creases characteristic of this BMW generation.

Its placement on the vehicle is the Front, meaning the hood works in conjunction with the fenders, grille, headlights, and hood latch, forming a cohesive and stable structural system.

Barberarot Metallic - A39 Color and Repair Benefits

The Barberarot Metallic - A39 color is a distinctive metallic red shade used in the BMW 3 Series E90/E91. Using a hood with the same paint code facilitates:

• limiting the scope of painting to potential blending of adjacent panels,
• maintaining a consistent body appearance after repair,
• reducing the preparation time for vehicle handover after body and paint work.

For workshops and private users, this means a more predictable repair process and the possibility of optimizing painting-related costs.

Characteristics of a Used Body Part

This hood is a used part from disassembly, which helps maintain its original geometry and factory fit with other front-end elements of the BMW E90/E91. A used body part is a good solution wherever the following are important:

• preservation of the original body structure,
• compatibility with factory mounting points,
• possibility of installation without structural modifications.

This allows the hood to be used both for accident repairs and for replacing worn or corroded front-end components of the vehicle.

Selection and Technical Compatibility

The presented hood is a dedicated part for the BMW 3 Series E90/E91, which simplifies part selection based on vehicle data and catalog numbers. The presence of the OEM part number and interchangeable numbers in the technical specifications allows for verification of compatibility with a specific body version and year, which is particularly important for workshops specializing in the BMW brand.

For additional selection assurance, the Barberarot Metallic - A39 color designation can be used to match the hood to the vehicle's existing paint and avoid visual discrepancies.

Technical Support and Additional Materials

If you want to learn more about the specifics of the 3 Series E90, common operational issues, and the impact of body condition on service costs, it is worth consulting the practical guide: BMW E90 Engine Failures: Find Out What Can Ruin Your Budget!. This is a helpful addition to your knowledge when planning comprehensive repairs for this model.

If you are planning a comprehensive front-end restoration and also need other body parts for this series, such as additional engine covers in different versions or replacements in other colors, check the available parts in the BMW Hoods category.