BMW F20 F21 F22 Hood Bonnet Cover Panel

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 in Valencia Orange Metallic - B44 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 distinctive Valencia Orange Metallic - B44 color, it ensures the maintenance of consistent factory styling and precise front-end geometry.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7290942-ORG
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7290942
• Substitutable numbers: 41007290942, 7290942, 41617284517, 7284517
• Location on the vehicle: Front
• Color: Valencia Orange Metallic - B44
• Category: Bonnet Panels

Purpose and function of the component

The presented hood is a factory body panel mounted in the front area of the vehicle, responsible for covering the engine compartment and properly directing airflow over the body. The design, tailored to the BMW F20, F21, and F22 platform, ensures compatibility with factory hinges, the latch, and seals, which facilitates installation and subsequent gap adjustment.

This component is particularly important for accident repairs, front-end geometry correction, or restoring the vehicle to its original visual specification. Using an original hood allows for maintaining the body lines, proper fitment with the fenders, bumper, and radiator grille, as well as stability at higher speeds.

Color and visual aspect

The hood is finished in the factory color Valencia Orange Metallic - B44, characteristic of sport-configured BMW F-series models. The metallic paint coating emphasizes the shape of the body lines, giving the front of the car a dynamic and modern look.

For users who own a vehicle with the same paint code, using this hood can significantly reduce the scope of paint work, which translates into time and cost savings. At the same time, the original shade facilitates potential color matching of adjacent body elements.

Technical characteristics and installation

As a component from the Hoods group, the product has been designed to maintain the factory rigidity of the front body section and proper interaction with the engine compartment locking and security system. The construction provides standard mounting points for hinges and the latch, which allows for installation in workshop conditions without the need for body modifications.

The hood is intended for installation in the front area of the vehicle, following the manufacturer's procedures regarding height and lateral position adjustment relative to the fenders and bumper. When properly set, it ensures even gaps, proper closing, and stable adhesion to the engine compartment seals.

Condition and use in repairs

The item is offered as a used part, making it an attractive solution for economical body repair, especially in the case of front-end vehicle damage. Using an original hood allows for reducing the risk of fitment issues typical of lower-quality aftermarket replacements.

The hood will work well both for standard replacement of a damaged panel and for comprehensive front-end reconstruction after a collision, where maintaining factory reference points for body geometry is crucial. It is a practical solution for body and paint workshops as well as individual users who expect a solid, original component.

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

If you want to better plan the selection of used body components and learn about the most frequently chosen original parts for popular models, it is worth checking out our guide: The best used car parts – a guide to the most frequently chosen original parts.