Hood Bonnet BMW E92 E93 LCI Front Lid Panel Alpinweiss Alpine White - 300

Visual condition of the part

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

BMW E92 E93 LCI Hood Engine Cover Alpinweiss 3 White is an original body component from the Hoods category, designed for installation in the front section of post-facelift BMW 3 Series E92/E93 vehicles. Finished in the factory Alpinweiss 3 color, it allows for a visually consistent front-end repair without the need to change the paint scheme.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7268905-AW1
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7268905
• Substitutable numbers: 7268905, 41007268905, 7263070, 41007263070
• Location on the vehicle: Front
• Color: Alpinweiss 3 - 300
• Category: Bonnet Panels

Purpose and fitment for BMW E92/E93 LCI

The presented hood is structurally prepared for installation in the front of the body, in accordance with the factory mounting points intended for the LCI version. This ensures that the correct panel gaps, body lines, and front-end geometry are maintained, which is crucial for both aesthetics and the proper closing of the engine cover.

Its original BMW origin helps maintain compliance with factory safety standards, including the manufacturer-specified crumple zone and the hood's behavior in the event of a frontal collision.

Alpinweiss 3 color – benefits for body repairs

The hood is finished in Alpinweiss 3, identified by paint code 300, which makes it easier to match the existing paintwork on BMW cars in this shade. In many cases, this allows for limiting the scope of paint work to polishing or minor touch-ups, which reduces repair time and costs.

The uniform white paint highlights the body lines of the E92/E93, and with proper surface preparation, it helps maintain the aesthetic appearance of the car after a front-end repair.

Characteristics of the used component

The hood comes from the used parts segment, which offers a reasonable compromise between repair costs and maintaining original BMW quality. Such components are frequently chosen for accident repairs, restorations, and returning a car to a near-factory state without the need to resort to aftermarket replacements of unknown origin.

Choosing an original, used hood allows for maintaining the structural integrity of the vehicle's front end, which is significant for future assessments by an appraiser or a potential buyer.

Application in front-end vehicle repairs

The engine cover is a key element when rebuilding the front end after a collision, replacing corroded panels, or correcting previous unprofessional repairs. A properly selected hood:

• facilitates the alignment of the front geometry relative to the fenders and bumper,
• ensures proper airflow over the engine compartment,
• contributes to the correct operation of the hood latch and opening mechanism.

By maintaining the factory body structure, it is possible to uphold the operational and visual parameters specified by the manufacturer.

BMW Hoods – expansion and front-end modernization

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the engine area in your BMW and need other components from the same group, such as additional covers, shields, or other hoods in various stylistic variants, check out the available parts in the BMW Hoods category.

The impact of original used parts on vehicle value

When performing body repairs, many owners pay attention to how the parts used will affect the future resale of the car. Using original, used BMW body components, such as a hood in Alpinweiss 3, often helps maintain a higher vehicle value compared to installing cheaper, lower-quality replacements. If you want to better understand how the choice of parts affects car valuation, see the article Original used parts vs. resale value – how not to lose money?.