BMW F10 LCI Front Bonnet Hood Hinge Bracket Left N/S Mineral White 7249887

BMW F10 LCI Front Bonnet Hood Hinge Bracket Left N/S Mineral White is an original body component designed for precise mounting of the hood on the driver's side. Thanks to its factory fit for the LCI generation, it ensures stable hood operation, correct geometry of the front body section, and seamless integration with other hinge and latch components. The Mineral White Metallic - A96 color also helps to reduce the scope of paintwork required when replacing the part on a vehicle of the same shade.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7249887-MW
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7249887
• Substitutable numbers: 41007270883, 7270883, 7249887
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Part type: Bonnet Hinge
• Color: Mineral White Metallic - A96
• Category: Hinges, Latches & Additional Bonnet Components

Purpose and function of the hood hinge

The front left hood hinge in the BMW F10 LCI is responsible for stable guidance and support of the hood during opening and closing. A correctly selected bracket eliminates the risk of misalignment, rubbing of the hood edges against the fender, or improper latching, which is important for both safety and the durability of the paint and adjacent components. The front-left positioning allows for direct replacement of the damaged part without interfering with the structure of the other hinges. This solution is particularly beneficial for post-accident repairs, where accurate restoration of the factory geometry of the front body section is essential.

Mineral White Metallic color – benefits for repairs

The component is finished in Mineral White Metallic - A96, which has practical significance for BMW F10 LCI repairs in the same shade. In many cases, this allows for limiting the scope of painting to minor touch-ups or color matching, rather than full repainting of the part from scratch. For body shops, this means time savings, and for the vehicle owner, a more consistent visual effect with the rest of the bodywork. Color matching the hinge to the hood and fender also facilitates final gap adjustment – with proper installation, it is easier to detect any deviations and correct the positioning so that the body lines remain even and aesthetic.

Installation characteristics and application

The hinge in question is a part from the Hood hinges, latches, and other hood parts group, designed to work in the front body section on the left side. The design provided by the vehicle manufacturer ensures compatibility with factory hood and body mounting points, which facilitates installation and subsequent adjustment. In practice, the installation involves:

• removing the damaged hinge from the hood and body,
• seating the new bracket in the existing mounting points,
• initial adjustment of the hood position relative to the fenders and bumper,
• checking the operation of the opening and closing mechanism for smooth movement. Thanks to the preservation of factory geometry, the component works well with original hood latches and other hinges, which translates into secure closing and no play during daily use.

Condition of the part and advantages of choosing a used component

The presented hood hinge is a used part, which represents a reasonable compromise between repair costs and maintaining original build quality. In the case of structural body components, choosing a salvaged part often allows for achieving factory fit and solid durability at a lower financial cost than with a new component. A used BMW F10 LCI hood hinge will work particularly well in:

• post-accident repairs of the front body section,
• replacing a part due to corrosion or mechanical damage,
• restoring proper hood operation after previous, incorrect repairs.

Complementary components and technical knowledge

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the front hood area in your BMW and need other components from the same group, such as additional hinges, brackets, or fasteners, check the available parts in the BMW hood hinges, latches, and other hood parts category. When working on the front body section, one often also interacts with elements related to the steering system (e.g., during post-accident repairs, geometry alignment, or disassembly of components in the engine bay). To better understand the relationships between the body and the vehicle's steering system, it is worth consulting the guide Steering system and power steering – how it works and what breaks?, which helps to assess the technical condition of key components and plan further service work.