BMW F20 F21 F22 Hood Bonnet Covering Panel Karmesinrot Crimson Red - A61

Visual condition of the part

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

BMW F20 F21 F22 Hood Bonnet Covering Panel Karmesinrot Crimson Red - A61 is an original body component from the Hoods category, designed for installation in the front section of BMW F20, F21, and F22 series vehicles. Finished in the attractive Karmesinrot - A61 color, it allows for a visually consistent repair or refresh of the vehicle's front end while maintaining the factory styling lines. This used OEM component ensures proper geometry, compatibility with factory mounting points, and correct integration with other body panels.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7290942-KAR2
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7290942
• Substitutable numbers: 41007290942, 7290942, 41617284517, 7284517
• Location on the vehicle: Front
• Color: Karmesinrot - A61
• Category: Bonnet Panels

Purpose and fitment for BMW F-series

The presented hood has been designed specifically for BMW F20, F21, and F22 models, which translates into a precise fit to the factory front-end structure. The appropriate geometry of the edges, creases, and character lines allows for proper alignment with the fenders, bumper, radiator grille, and headlights, without the need for any structural modifications to the body.

Thanks to the use of the original OEM design, the hood maintains the correct mounting points for hinges, struts, and the latch, which facilitates installation and subsequent gap adjustment. This solution is particularly beneficial for accident repairs, where restoring factory assembly clearances and proper hood closure is crucial.

Karmesinrot - A61 color and aesthetic value

The component is finished in the factory Karmesinrot - A61 color, characteristic of selected BMW F-series configurations. This color choice often allows for minimizing or completely avoiding the need for repainting, provided the condition of the coating is acceptable relative to the rest of the body. This represents a real saving of time and costs while maintaining a consistent vehicle appearance.

The original Karmesinrot paint ensures compatibility with the factory BMW color palette, which facilitates the potential matching of adjacent body parts during the restoration process. For users who care about the car's aesthetics, this is a beneficial solution that allows for maintaining the characteristic, dynamic look of the vehicle's front end.

Characteristics of the used component

The hood comes from a used vehicle, which means it may show signs of wear typical for body parts, yet it retains the functionality required for further safe use. This type of component is a good choice for repairs where the priority is to combine reasonable costs with maintaining the original BMW construction.

Compared to aftermarket replacements, a used OEM hood usually fits the body lines better, facilitates adjustment, and minimizes the risk of issues with closing or uneven gaps. This is a practical solution for both body shops and individual users looking for a solid component for their car.

Protective function and importance for safety

The hood plays a key role in protecting the engine compartment from external factors such as water, road debris, or minor impacts. A correctly selected and installed component helps maintain proper operating conditions for the engine and its accessories, and also influences the aerodynamics of the vehicle's front end.

Proper alignment of the hood with other body elements is important not only for aesthetics but also for functionality – it limits the ingress of dirt into the engine compartment and reduces unwanted wind noise while driving. For the user, this means more stable operating conditions and a lower risk of accelerated wear of the components located under the hood.

BMW Hoods – expansion and modernization of the vehicle front

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

Additional information and repair cost optimization

When planning body or engine compartment repairs, it is worth considering not only the availability of OEM elements but also the total cost of the process – from purchasing the part, through preparation, to painting. Used original components often allow for a favorable compromise between price and quality, especially in the case of popular models such as the BMW F-series.

If you are interested in a broader context of repair economics and a comparison of manufacturers' approaches to engine construction and parts selection, an article discussing the evolution of Volkswagen engines and the impact of used components on service costs may be helpful – you can find it here: Volkswagen 1.9 TDI vs 1.4 TSI – evolution of VW engines and repair costs.