BMW E90 E91 Bonnet Front Hood Sparkling Graphite Metallic - A22

Visual condition of the part

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

BMW E90 E91 Hood Bonnet Sparkling Graphite A22 is an original body component from the Hoods category, designed for installation at the front of the vehicle. The paint in the Sparkling Graphite Metallic – A22 shade ensures color consistency with the factory BMW palette and allows for an aesthetic, technically correct repair of the vehicle's front end.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7140729-SG3
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7140729
• Substitutable numbers: 41617140729, 7140729, BG
• Location on the vehicle: Front
• Color: Sparkling Graphite Metallic - A22
• Category: Bonnet Panels

Purpose and fitment for BMW

The presented hood is a structural body component for BMW, designed to operate in the front section of the vehicle. Thanks to the factory geometry, the correct character lines, gaps relative to the fenders and bumper, and compatibility with factory locks, hinges, and engine compartment seals are maintained.

Its original BMW origin helps maintain the proper rigidity of the front body section, which is important for both safety and the correct handling of the vehicle after bodywork repairs.

Sparkling Graphite Metallic – A22 color

The hood is finished in Sparkling Graphite Metallic – A22, one of the popular shades used in the BMW 3 Series E90/E91. The metallic paint coating allows for limiting the scope of painting to potential blending of adjacent elements, which in many cases reduces repair time and costs.

For body and paint shops, this means the ability to restore the vehicle to service faster while maintaining a consistent visual effect with the remaining body panels.

Component characteristics and installation

The hood from the Hoods category serves a protective function for the engine compartment and auxiliary components, while also shaping the aerodynamics of the vehicle's front. The design intended for installation in the front zone allows for the use of factory mounting points, which facilitates the adjustment of gaps and alignment relative to the fenders and the front panel.

The component is intended for reinstallation by the user or a workshop, using standard BMW service procedures. Thanks to the preservation of the original geometry, precise fitting is possible without the need for additional structural modifications.

Condition and service application

The hood is a used component, making it an attractive solution for post-accident repairs and the economical rebuilding of the vehicle's front end. Such components are often chosen by workshops specializing in BMW repairs when the priority is combining technical correctness with cost control.

In practice, this allows for the restoration of full functionality to the front zone while maintaining the original character of the body and the factory styling line of the 3 Series.

Expanding repairs within BMW hoods

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

If you are interested in a broader context of optimizing body and mechanical repair costs and want to better plan your car's service budget, it is worth reading the advice described in the article Economical operation of a Ford – where to look for the greatest savings in mechanical and body repairs, which in many aspects can also be applied to the service practices of other brands.