BMW E90 E91 LCI Hood Bonnet Cover Panel Alpinweiss 3 - 300

Visual condition of the part

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

The BMW E90 E91 LCI Hood Engine Cover Titansilber Metallic Silver - 354 is an original body part designed for the front of the vehicle, dedicated to the facelifted BMW 3 Series models. Maintaining the factory quality standard, this cover ensures proper body line flow and secure engine compartment shielding.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7153940-AW
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7153940
• Substitutable numbers: 41617153940, 7153940, BG
• Location on the vehicle: Front
• Color: Alpinweiss 3 - 300
• Category: Splash Guards & Mud Flaps

Intended Use and Fitment for BMW 3 Series

The hood has been specifically designed for the E90/E91 LCI generation, ensuring precise fitment to factory mounting points and maintaining correct panel gaps. This results in a cohesive front-end appearance and preserves the original BMW character of the bodywork after installation.

This part is intended to serve as the primary engine compartment cover, maintaining appropriate rigidity and geometry, which is crucial for both safety and proper hood latch operation.

Color and Surface Finish

The cover is finished in the shade of Alpinweiss 3 - 300, allowing for easier matching with a vehicle of the same color or serving as a good base for potential repainting in a different shade. The uniform surface facilitates the work of a painter, and the appropriate substrate structure promotes an even paint coating.

This type of finish is suitable for both accident repairs and comprehensive body restorations where visual consistency of the entire front of the vehicle is important.

Functional Characteristics of the Part

As a body part categorized under Mudguards in the store's system, the hood serves a protective function for the engine compartment against external elements such as road debris and moisture. Designed for installation at the front of the vehicle, it ensures stable mounting and proper integration with other front components like the latch, hinges, and surrounding seals.

The product originates from BMW, which means adherence to factory design specifications, correct stamping radii, and alignment with the original styling of the facelifted 3 Series.

Condition and Application in Repairs

This hood is a used part, making it an attractive option for economical repairs where a reasonable cost-to-quality ratio is a priority. This type of part is particularly suitable for:

• front-end accident repairs,
• restoring factory appearance after localized damage,
• restoration projects where preserving original BMW parts is important.

By maintaining its factory geometry, it allows for proper alignment with the fenders, bumper, and grille, which is important for both aesthetic and functional reasons.

Complementary Offer and Additional Information

If you are completing the front end of your BMW after a repair or upgrade and also need other body parts from the same functional group, check out the available parts in the BMW Mudguards category.

For drivers interested in a broader approach to used body components and ways to combine savings with maintaining appropriate quality, the following guide article may be helpful: Used Car Parts for Mini Cooper – A Way to Style and Save.