BMW 3 E90 E91 Front Bonnet Hood Panel Black Sapphire Metallic - 475

Visual condition of the part

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

BMW 3 E90 E91 Front Bonnet Hood Panel Black Sapphire Metallic is an original body component from the Hoods category, designed for installation at the front of the vehicle. Finished in the elegant Black Sapphire Metallic - 475 color, it maintains a consistent factory look and the aesthetics characteristic of BMW. This used part is a sensible choice for professional post-accident repairs or front-end restoration.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7140729-BS4
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7140729
• Substitutable numbers: 41617140729, 7140729, BG
• Location on the vehicle: Front
• Color: Black Sapphire Metallic - 475
• Category: Bonnet Panels

Purpose and fitment

The presented hood is structurally prepared for installation at the front of the vehicle, ensuring proper closure of the engine compartment and compatibility with factory mounting points. As a genuine BMW component, it retains the correct body lines, geometry, and fitment with the fenders, bumper, and radiator grille, which facilitates achieving even panel gaps and an aesthetic appearance after repair.

Black Sapphire Metallic color and finish

The Black Sapphire Metallic - 475 color is a signature dark metallic paint from BMW that effectively masks minor dirt and highlights the body lines. Using the original shade makes it easier to match the existing paint on the vehicle, which in many cases allows for limiting the scope of painting to minor corrections and polishing, rather than a full repaint of the entire component.

Characteristics of the used component

The hood comes from dismantling, making it a cost-effective solution while maintaining factory build quality. A used body component is a good choice in situations where technical efficiency, proper fitment, and compliance with the manufacturer's original specifications are the priority, while simultaneously reducing repair costs compared to a new part.

Benefits of using an original BMW hood

Using an original hood from the Hoods category ensures:

• preservation of the vehicle's factory front geometry,
• easier adjustment of panel gaps and body lines during installation,
• consistent appearance with other body components in Black Sapphire Metallic,
• compatibility with factory locks, hinges, and hood struts.

Thanks to this, front-end repair is more predictable, and the final result is closer to the factory standard than in the case of aftermarket replacements with uncertain geometry.

BMW Hoods – expansion and modernization of the front zone

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

Eco-approach to body repairs

Choosing a used hood is not only a cost saving but also a real reduction of the carbon footprint through the reuse of a high-value body component. If you want to learn more about the possibilities of improving your car's performance and appearance while caring for the environment, it is worth reading the article Eco-tuning in practice: how to increase performance while reducing your carbon footprint with recycled parts, which shows a practical approach to conscious vehicle modernization.