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 - 668 is an original body component from the Hoods category, designed for installation in the front section of BMW 1 Series E81/E87 vehicles. Finished in the factory Schwarz 2 - 668 color, it allows for a visually consistent match with the existing paintwork and maintains the original body lines.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7162102-SCH4
• 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 function of the hood

The presented hood is designed as an external body component mounted in the front area of the vehicle. It is responsible for protecting the engine compartment from external factors while contributing to the characteristic styling lines of the BMW E81 and E87 models. By maintaining the original geometry, the hood ensures proper airflow over the body and correct fitment with the fenders, bumper, and radiator grille.

Color and paint matching

The hood is finished in Schwarz 2 - 668, which allows for an aesthetic match to vehicles factory-painted in this shade. For cars in the same color, it is often possible to minimize paint work, which reduces repair time and costs. For vehicles in other colors, the component provides a solid base for repainting while maintaining the proper surface structure.

Technical characteristics and installation

The hood belongs to the Hoods category, meaning it has been constructed to work with the factory hinges, latch, and mounting elements used in the BMW E81/E87. The design allows for installation in the front of the vehicle, maintaining the original mounting points and body lines. This ensures correct gaps between body panels and proper operation of the hood opening and closing mechanism.

The component comes from the secondary market, which in practice means a favorable price-to-quality ratio while maintaining the manufacturer's original specifications. Proper preparation for installation (geometry check, potential paint work) allows for the restoration of full functionality and aesthetics of the front body section following a collision or corrosion of the original hood.

Application in the body repair process

Using an original hood in Schwarz 2 - 668 is particularly beneficial for post-accident repairs and restorations where maintaining the vehicle's factory appearance is crucial. The component enables:

• restoration of the original BMW E81/E87 front line,
• maintenance of compatibility with factory engine compartment accessories,
• reduction of body and paint work scope thanks to the ready-to-use paint surface.

As a result, the hood is suitable for both professional body and paint shops and workshops specializing in BMW vehicle repairs, where installation repeatability and compliance with factory standards are essential.

Selecting other BMW body components

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

Expert support in selecting used parts

When choosing used body components, such as a hood, it is worth considering the general principles of selecting parts from the secondary market and their impact on vehicle safety and durability. Additional information on the approach to used components and structural differences between stock and modified solutions can be found in the article Stock vs. sports suspension – construction differences and is it worth buying used suspension parts?, which discusses the practical aspects of using second-hand components in the context of vehicle operation.