Hood Hinge BMW F20 F30 F32 F80 Front Bonnet Left Tiefseeblau Metallic - A76

BMW F20 F30 F32 F80 Front Hood Hinge Left Blue 7286343 is an original part from the Hoods category, designed for the front of the body on the driver's side. Finished in the attractive Tiefseeblau Metallic - A76 color, it helps maintain visual consistency with the factory paint and ensures proper hood operation in BMW F-series cars.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7286343-DSB
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7286343
• Substitutable numbers: 41617286343, 7286343, 41007336701, 7336701, 41617298137, 7298137, 7239415, EM, 51487160950, 7160950
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Color: Tiefseeblau Metallic - A76
• Category: Bonnet Panels

Application and Fitment for BMW F-Series

The left front hood hinge is specifically designed for selected BMW F-series models, such as F20, F30, F32, and F80. The design of the part is compatible with factory mounting points, which facilitates precise alignment of the hood with the fenders, bumper, and cowl. This allows for even gaps and stable hood closure after installation, without the need for body modifications.

Construction, Color, and Performance Features

The presented hood hinge operates on the left side of the front body, responsible for smooth lifting and lowering of the hood and maintaining it in the correct position. The part is factory painted in the Tiefseeblau Metallic - A76 shade, which is a significant advantage for accident repairs or replacement of individual components on cars of the same body color. The metal construction provides adequate rigidity and resistance to loads resulting from daily use, hood opening, and actuator operation.

Condition, Origin, and Benefits of Choosing a Used Part

The part comes from a dismantled BMW vehicle and is offered as a used part. These types of components are often chosen for body and paint repairs because:

• they retain factory geometry and fit to the body,
• they allow for reduced repair costs compared to new parts,
• they often already have the correct paint color, which can reduce the scope of painting work.

For workshops and individual users, this means faster installation and a lower risk of hood alignment problems after repair.

Why Choose an Original BMW Hood Hinge

An original BMW hood hinge ensures proper cooperation with other elements of the front body – the latch, gas struts, and the hood itself. Using a factory solution minimizes the risk of improper closure, hood edges rubbing against fenders, or excessive stress on the bodywork. This is particularly important in modern BMW models, where precise fitment affects not only aesthetics but also vehicle safety and user comfort.

BMW Hoods – Selecting the Right Body Parts

If you are looking for other parts from the Hoods category dedicated to this brand, check out the BMW hoods available in our assortment to select the right body components for your model.

When planning more extensive repairs or upgrades to the engine accessory system, it is also worth familiarizing yourself with practical tips on selecting used parts – the article When is it Worth Replacing an Alternator with a Used One: A Practical Guide for Drivers, which discusses key aspects of safely using dismantled components, may be helpful.