BMW E90 LCI Hood Bonnet Cover Panel Alpinweiss Alpine White - 300

Visual condition of the part

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

BMW E90 LCI Hood Bonnet Cover Panel Alpinweiss Alpine White - 300 is an original body part from the Hoods category, designed for installation in the front section of the vehicle. Thanks to its factory Alpinweiss 3 - 300 color, it provides a cohesive solution for vehicles in this paint shade, facilitating visual matching and reducing the scope of paintwork required.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7153940-AW2
• 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: Bonnet Panels

Purpose and fitment

The presented hood is a body component mounted in the front area of the vehicle, responsible for covering the engine compartment and maintaining the proper body lines. The product comes from the BMW brand and complies with the manufacturer's factory standards, which translates into proper fitment with the fenders, bumper, and radiator grille in facelifted (LCI) E90/E91 series models.

Its original BMW OE origin ensures that the construction, creases, and mounting points are consistent with the factory design. This facilitates installation and allows for the use of stock hinges, locks, and struts without the need for modifications.

Color and paint finish

The hood is finished in Alpinweiss 3 - 300, which is one of BMW's characteristic light paint colors. For users who own a car with the same paint code, this is a beneficial solution because it:

• facilitates maintaining the color consistency of the bodywork,
• reduces or completely eliminates the need for full repainting of the component,
• speeds up the process of post-accident repair or visual restoration.

During installation, it is recommended to perform a standard shade verification against the rest of the bodywork, taking into account the age of the paint on the car and any potential previous body and paint repairs.

Characteristics of the used component

The hood comes from the secondary market and is offered as a used body part. This type of component represents a reasonable compromise between repair costs and maintaining original build quality. In practice, this means:

• factory geometry and structural rigidity,
• preservation of original mounting points and creases,
• possibility of installation in place of a damaged hood without interfering with the body structure.

Before installation, it is worth performing a standard bodywork check and test fitting on the car to properly adjust the gaps and the hood line relative to the other panels.

Benefits of using an original BMW hood

Using an original BMW hood in Alpinweiss 3 - 300 allows for maintaining a consistent look of the vehicle's front and proper protection of the engine compartment. The main advantages include:

• Factory fitment – compliance with the manufacturer's design facilitates installation and adjustment.
• Visual consistency – color matching the vehicle's factory paint in this shade.
• Reasonable repair costs – a used OEM part often allows for reduced expenses compared to a new part.

Such a solution is particularly beneficial for post-accident repairs, where both quality and the economics of the entire process are important.

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 elements from the same group, such as additional covers, reinforcements, or other body panels, check out the available parts in the BMW Hoods category.

Additional information and repair cost optimization

When planning body and powertrain repairs, it is worth considering the impact of the parts used on the total service cost. Choosing the right used components can significantly lower expenses while maintaining the vehicle's correct technical parameters. If you are interested in a broader context of repair economics and the differences between popular power units, take a look at the article Volkswagen 1.9 TDI vs 1.4 TSI – evolution of VW engines and repair costs, which shows how conscious part selection affects the car's operating budget.