BMW F20 F21 F22 Hood Bonnet Cover Panel Alpinweiss Alpine White 3 - 300

Visual condition of the part

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

BMW F20 F21 F22 Hood Bonnet Cover Panel Alpinweiss Alpine White 3 - 300 is an original body component from the Hoods category, designed for installation in the front section of BMW F2x series vehicles. Finished in the factory Alpinweiss 3 - 300 color, it allows for an aesthetically pleasing and technically sound post-accident repair or replacement of a worn engine cover without the need for costly color matching.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7290942-AW3
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7290942
• Substitutable numbers: 41007290942, 7290942, 41617284517, 7284517
• Location on the vehicle: Front
• Color: Alpinweiss 3 - 300
• Category: Bonnet Panels

Purpose and fitment for BMW F20 F21 F22

The presented hood is designed as a structural component of the front body section of the BMW F2x series, maintaining the factory geometry, creases, and lines characteristic of this model. As a result, it ensures proper fitment with the fenders, bumper, radiator grille, and headlights, which is crucial both for the appearance and for the correct distribution of forces in the front zone during operation.

The original engine cover from this series is designed to work with factory mounting points, hinges, and the hood lock, which facilitates installation and reduces the need for additional bodywork modifications. In practice, this means shorter repair times and a lower risk of issues with gap adjustment or closing.

Alpinweiss 3 - 300 color and paint aspects

The factory Alpinweiss 3 - 300 color is a popular, light shade used widely across the BMW range, especially in models with a more dynamic character. Using a hood in the same paint code significantly simplifies the body repair process – in many cases, it allows for minimizing paint work or focusing only on correction and polishing, rather than a full repaint of the component.

For body and paint shops, this means savings in time and materials, and for the user – a more predictable visual end result. At the same time, maintaining the original structure and thickness of the paint coating helps preserve proper anti-corrosion protection and visual consistency of the entire front of the vehicle.

Characteristics of the used component

As an aftermarket component, the hood comes from dismantling and represents a real alternative to new body parts. A used engine cover often allows for better fitment than many replacements because it retains the factory construction, proper rigidity, and compliance with the body lines. This is a solution frequently chosen by professional workshops specializing in BMW post-accident repairs.

Choosing an original, used hood from this series is particularly beneficial in situations where the priority is to combine reasonable repair costs with maintaining the characteristic look of the front of the BMW F20, F21, or F22, as well as the correct operation of the engine cover opening and closing mechanism.

Application in post-accident repairs and upgrades

The engine cover in a BMW serves not only an aesthetic function but also a structural one – it affects aerodynamics, engine compartment cooling, and passive safety. Using an original hood from the F2x series helps restore the vehicle to a state close to factory condition after a collision, without compromising body geometry and crease lines.

This component will work well both for standard post-accident repairs and for visual upgrades of the car's front, when the owner wants to refresh the vehicle's appearance or replace a damaged, corroded, or previously poorly repaired engine cover. Thanks to the original construction, the hood works with factory seals, soundproofing, and mounting hardware.

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 body parts, check out the available parts in the BMW Hoods category.

Expert support when choosing a used hood

When selecting a used engine cover for a specific version of the BMW F20, F21, or F22, it is worth paying attention to the compatibility of the body generation, equipment version, and styling details. A properly selected component allows you to avoid installation problems and ensures a consistent look for the front of the vehicle, which is important both for user comfort and the potential resale value of the car.

If you want to better understand why original, used body parts are often a better choice than replacements, read the article Repairing your car after an accident: why are used body parts a better choice than replacements?, which discusses in detail the differences in quality, fitment, and durability of such solutions.