BMW 5 E60 Hood Bonnet Cover Panel Tiefgruen Deep Green Metallic - A43

Visual condition of the part

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

BMW 5 E60 Hood Bonnet Cover Panel Tiefgruen Deep Green Metallic - A43 is an original body component designed for installation in the front part of the vehicle, ensuring a precise fit to the 5 Series structure. The paint in the Tiefgruen Metallic - A43 shade allows for visual consistency with the factory body finish. This is a practical solution for accident repairs, bodywork adjustments, or replacing a worn-out engine hood.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7111385-TG
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7111385
• Substitutable numbers: 41617111385, 7111385, BG
• Location on the vehicle: Front
• Color: Tiefgruen Metallic - A43
• Category: Splash Guards & Mud Flaps

Technical specifications and fitment

The BMW 5 E60 Hood Bonnet Cover Panel Tiefgruen Deep Green Metallic - A43 has been designed as a structural element of the front bodywork, responsible for covering the engine compartment and properly maintaining the body lines. Its front-mounted position ensures compatibility with factory mounting points, hinges, and the hood latch, which facilitates installation and gap adjustment.

The Tiefgruen Metallic - A43 shade is a factory color used in BMW models, allowing the component to fit well within the manufacturer's original paint palette. The metallic structure of the paint helps maintain a consistent visual effect with the remaining body panels, reducing the need for full repainting of the vehicle's entire front end.

Purpose and application in the bodywork

The engine hood plays a key protective role for the power unit and auxiliary components, while also influencing the aerodynamics and rigidity of the front body section. Replacing the hood is particularly important after mechanical damage, corrosion, or deformations that may hinder proper closing and sealing of the engine compartment.

The item from the Mudflaps category in this case represents a group of body parts mounted in an area exposed to external factors such as water, mud, or minor road debris. Using an original engine hood allows for restoring the correct geometry of the vehicle's front and maintaining the factory character of the BMW lines.

Condition of the component and benefits of choosing a used part

The hood is offered in a used condition, which provides a reasonable compromise between repair costs and maintaining original build quality. In practice, this means the possibility of restoring the bodywork's functionality without the need to invest in a new panel, while maintaining compliance with BMW's factory specifications.

Choosing a used body component is particularly beneficial for repairing daily-driven vehicles, where functionality, proper fitment, and color matching with the existing paint coating are priorities. This allows for reducing the scope of body and paint work and shortening the time required to restore the car to full operational status.

Installation tips and area of application

When installing the hood in the front of the vehicle, it is worth paying attention to:

• correct gap alignment relative to the fenders and bumper,
• adjustment of the latch and catches,
• checking the operation of the hood struts or support,
• verifying the fit of seals around the engine compartment.

Professional installation helps avoid stress in the body structure and problems with closing the hood. Proper hood alignment is also important for safety – both in terms of protecting the power unit and maintaining the crumple zone intended by the manufacturer.

Expanding BMW body repairs

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the body area in your BMW and need other components from the same group, such as covers, panels, or additional mud protection, check the available parts in the BMW Mudflaps category.

For users interested in a broader approach to vehicle servicing, including monitoring the operating temperature of the power unit and the impact of the cooling system on engine durability, the guide article Engine cooling system – overheating, repair, and used radiators may be helpful, as it discusses practical aspects of operation and diagnostics in popular models, including the BMW brand.