BMW 1 E81 E87 Hood Bonnet Cover Panel Titansilber Silver Metallic - 354

Visual condition of the part

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

BMW 1 E81 E87 Hood Bonnet Cover Panel Titansilber Silver Metallic - 354 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 Titansilber Metallic - 354 color, it allows for a technically correct replacement of a damaged hood without the need for fitting aftermarket parts of uncertain origin.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7162102-TS
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7162102
• Substitutable numbers: 41627162102, 7162102, 41614415290, 4415290, 41627134070, 7134070
• Location on the vehicle: Front
• Color: Titansilber Metallic - 354
• Category: Bonnet Panels

Purpose and fitment for BMW E81/E87

The presented hood is designed as a body component mounted in the front zone of the vehicle, responsible for covering the engine compartment and maintaining the proper body lines. Thanks to its construction in accordance with BMW standards, the following are maintained:

• correct mounting points for hinges and the latch,
• proper edge geometry relative to the fenders and bumper,
• factory pressings that improve rigidity and aerodynamics.

Such fitment reduces the need for additional bodywork modifications and makes it easier to achieve even gaps between body panels.

Titansilber Metallic - 354 color

The hood is finished in Titansilber Metallic - 354, a color characteristic of many BMW 1 Series E81/E87 models. For the user, this means the possibility of:

• maintaining visual consistency of the bodywork during post-accident repairs,
• limiting the scope of painting to potential local touch-ups,
• easier shade matching in professional paint shops.

The metallic paint coating is prepared for further processing if full repainting is required to meet individual aesthetic requirements.

Characteristics of the used component

The hood comes from a dismantled BMW vehicle, which allows for maintaining the original manufacturer's specification regarding shape, sheet metal thickness, and the layout of pressings. A used component is a good solution for users who:

• are looking for parts consistent with factory BMW standards,
• want to optimize body repair costs,
• prefer components from professional dismantling over uncertain aftermarket replacements.

Before installation, standard body and paint inspection is recommended, as well as fitting the hood to the specific vehicle according to workshop procedures.

Application in body repairs

The engine hood in Titansilber Metallic is used both for post-accident repairs and for visual restoration of the vehicle. In practice, it enables:

• restoring the correct geometry of the front body section,
• recreating the original look of the BMW E81/E87 hood,
• preparing the car for further paintwork or detailing.

For body and paint shops as well as individual users, this is a functional base for performing a durable, technically correct repair.

BMW Hoods – selection of other components

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

For users interested in a broader perspective on cost-effective repairs using dismantled parts, a guide describing the profitability of using used components in popular brands may be useful – you can find it in the article on cheaper car maintenance with used parts from dismantling.