BMW E90 E91 Hood Bonnet Engine Front Cover Panel Le Mans Blue Metallic - 381

Visual condition of the part

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

BMW E90 E91 Engine Hood Le Mans Blue - 381 is an original body part from the Hoods category, designed for installation on the front of BMW 3 Series E90 and E91 vehicles. Finished in the attractive Le Mans Blue Metallic - 381 color, it allows for a visually cohesive front-end repair without the need to repaint the entire car body.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7140729-LMB2
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7140729
• Substitutable numbers: 41617140729, 7140729
• Location on the vehicle: Front
• Color: Le Mans Blau Metallic - 381
• Category: Bonnet Panels

Intended Use and Fitment for BMW E90 / E91

The presented engine hood has been specifically designed for BMW 3 Series E90 and E91 models, ensuring a proper fit with the body lines, headlights, and fenders. Thanks to its factory geometry, the correct gaps between body elements are maintained, and the hood is compatible with original hinges, latch, and lifting mechanism.

Its placement on the vehicle is the front, making this part crucial for both protecting the engine bay and enhancing the overall aesthetics of the car's front. The construction is intended for installation at factory mounting points, which simplifies bodywork and reduces the need for additional modifications.

Le Mans Blue Metallic - 381 Color and Visual Appeal

The hood is in the original Le Mans Blue Metallic - 381 color, characteristic of sport-styled BMW models. This metallic shade complements the 3 Series body lines, emphasizing the car's dynamic character and giving it a cohesive, elegant appearance.

For many users, minimizing the scope of painting is important – using a hood in the same paint code often allows for visual matching with other body elements after proper surface preparation. This is a practical solution for accident repairs and for replacing worn body parts.

Functional Characteristics and Condition of the Part

The engine hood comes from a used vehicle, making it an attractive alternative to new body parts. A used body part allows for lower repair costs while maintaining the original construction and factory fit with other front-end components of the car.

Choosing a hood from a dismantled vehicle is a particularly beneficial solution for comprehensive body repairs where both correct fitment and the possibility of further processing – filling, priming, or repainting according to the specific BMW model's requirements – are important.

Application in Body Repairs and Restorations

This part is suitable for:

• Front-end accident repairs,
• BMW E90 / E91 body restorations,
• Restoring the car's factory appearance after corrosion or mechanical damage,
• Projects to refresh the car's visual appeal while maintaining the original color.

An original hood from the Hoods category ensures compatibility with factory closing system components, seals, and air guides, which is important for both safety and daily vehicle operation.

BMW Hoods – Selecting the Right Part

When selecting a hood for a specific BMW 3 Series model, it's worth paying attention to the body generation, body style, and paint code to achieve the best possible visual and mounting fit. If you have doubts about compatibility, comparing the shape of the creases and the arrangement of mounting points with the currently installed part can be helpful.

If you need other parts from the hoods category for your BMW, for example, for a comprehensive front-end repair after a collision or for more extensive bodywork, check the available parts in the BMW Hoods category.

More About Used Body Parts

When planning body repairs, it's beneficial to understand the specifics of working with used body panels, their preparation for painting, and the possibilities of achieving an aesthetically pleasing final result. You can find more practical information on this topic in the article Replacing Body Parts with Used Ones – Can Dismantled Body Parts Look Like New?, which discusses the advantages of using original dismantled parts in popular models, including BMW.