Hood Bonnet BMW X5 E70 Covering Panel Spacegrau Space Grey Metallic - A52

Visual condition of the part

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

The BMW X5 E70 Engine Hood Spacegrau - A52 is an original body part from the Hoods category, designed for installation on the front of the vehicle. The Spacegrau Metallic - A52 paint ensures color consistency with BMW's factory palette, facilitating visual matching without the need for a full repaint of the entire front of the car.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7486754-SCG1
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7486754
• Substitutable numbers: 41617486754, 7486754, 41117174379, 7174379, 41617273439, 7273439, 41007198615, 7198615
• Location on the vehicle: Front
• Color: Spacegrau Metallic - A52
• Category: Bonnet Panels

Intended Use and Fitment for BMW X5 E70

The presented hood has been specifically designed for the BMW X5 E70 model, taking into account factory mounting points, body geometry, and the characteristic body lines of this SUV. Its placement on the vehicle is the front, ensuring full integration with the hood latch, hinges, and front body elements.

By maintaining the original construction, the hood works seamlessly with factory seals, covers, and soundproofing elements, preserving the appropriate rigidity of the front body section and proper airflow within the engine bay.

Spacegrau Metallic - A52 Color and Paint Aspects

The Spacegrau Metallic - A52 shade is a popular, elegant color in BMW's range, effectively masking minor dirt and signs of wear. The use of original metallic paint makes it easier to match with other body parts in the same color, which is particularly important for accident repairs and restoring the vehicle to a factory-like condition.

In case of painting work, the painter can use the existing coating as a reference base, aiding in precise color shade and metallic structure matching. This solution minimizes the risk of visible color discrepancies between the hood and the fenders or bumper.

Characteristics of a Used Part

The hood is from the aftermarket, meaning it is a used part that retains the original manufacturer's specifications. This type of part offers a cost-effective solution compared to new parts, while maintaining factory geometry and assembly compatibility.

Choosing a used BMW hood allows for:

• Reduced repair costs while preserving the original body structure,
• Proper alignment with headlights, grille, and fenders,
• Less bodywork required compared to non-factory aftermarket parts.

Benefits of Using an Original BMW Hood

Using an original hood on the BMW X5 E70 contributes to stable vehicle handling and proper functioning of the crumple zones in the front of the body. The factory design ensures adequate rigidity, which is important for both safety and cabin acoustics, as well as the operation of engine bay seals.

For body and paint shops, as well as private owners, it is also important that an original hood simplifies the installation process – mounting points, hinges, and the latch are compatible with factory solutions, reducing fitting and gap adjustment time.

BMW Hoods – Selecting the Right Part

If you are planning a comprehensive front-end repair for your SUV and also need other body parts, such as engine covers for different model versions, it is worth considering a broader review of the offer. In such cases, to select compatible components for a specific generation and trim level, check the available parts in the BMW Hoods category.

Technical Support and Practical Knowledge

When repairing the front of a vehicle, the condition of the cooling system, fans, and air ducting elements is often checked concurrently. To better plan the scope of service work and optimize costs, it is advisable to use practical advice on the operation and selection of used parts – especially in the context of high temperatures and engine load – which you can find in the article Summer Heat vs. Cooling System: Used Radiators and Fans Guarantee Savings.