@BMW E81 E87 Hood Bonnet Cover Panel Schwarz 2 Black - 668

Visual condition of the part

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

@BMW E81 E87 Hood Bonnet Cover Panel Schwarz 2 Black is an original body component from the Hoods category, designed for installation in the front section of the vehicle. Finished in the factory color Schwarz 2 - 668, it allows for maintaining a consistent body style without the need to experiment with paint shades. This used OEM component is a sensible choice for accident repairs, restoration, or restoring the stock appearance of a BMW 1 Series E81/E87.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7162102-SCH1
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7162102
• Substitutable numbers: 41627162102, 7162102, 41614415290, 4415290, 41627134070, 7134070, BG
• Location on the vehicle: Front
• Color: Schwarz 2 - 668
• Category: Bonnet Panels

Purpose and fitment

The presented hood is structurally prepared for installation in the front body section of the BMW 1 Series E81/E87 generation. Thanks to the preservation of factory geometry and mounting points, it ensures proper alignment with the fenders, radiator grille, bumper, and hood latch, which facilitates gap adjustment and correct closing of the panel.

An original hood of this type is particularly useful for repairs after frontal collisions, where it is crucial to restore the correct hood line, maintain appropriate structural rigidity, and ensure compatibility with factory locking and engine compartment sealing components.

Schwarz 2 - 668 color and paint aspects

The hood is finished in Schwarz 2 - 668, which allows for easier matching to BMW vehicles in this specific shade of black. In many cases, this enables limiting paint work to polishing or local touch-ups instead of a full repaint of the component.

When selecting this hood, it is worth paying attention to:

• the paint code compatibility with the vehicle's identification plate,
• the condition of the paint coating in the context of further processing,
• the planned scope of body restoration (local repair vs. full painting).

Characteristics of the used OEM component

As a used part, the hood retains its original OEM construction, which translates into proper rigidity, fitment to original hinges and latches, and compatibility with factory seals and soundproofing. This type of component is a good solution when the priority is technical installation accuracy and maintaining the vehicle's original specifications while optimizing repair costs.

A hood from this series may have an assigned OEM part number and interchangeable numbers, which facilitates verification of compatibility with a specific body version and model year. Before purchasing, it is worth comparing this data with the vehicle's specifications to avoid installation issues.

Application in BMW repairs and restoration

The BMW E81/E87 hood in Schwarz 2 - 668 will work well both for standard replacement of a damaged part and for more extensive restoration projects. It can be used, among other things, for:

• accident repairs of the vehicle's front,
• restoring the stock appearance after modifications,
• body restoration in vehicles used intensively in urban conditions.

Thanks to the preservation of the original body structure, it is possible to maintain proper aerodynamics and correct operation of the engine compartment seals, which is important for both acoustic comfort and protecting components from contaminants.

Repair expansion – other BMW Hoods

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the engine area in your BMW and need other items from the same group, such as additional covers, latches, or brackets, check out the available parts in the BMW Hoods category.

Technical support and part selection

When selecting body components for older and newer model generations, comparative materials regarding construction and differences between versions can be helpful. In the context of analyzing changes in vehicle construction and the importance of original components, it is worth reading the article Classic Mini vs modern MINI – how the construction has changed and which original Mini parts help preserve their character, which well illustrates how important it is to use the correct, structurally compliant body elements.