BMW E90 E91 LCI Hood Bonnet Cover Panel Karmesinrot Crimson Red - A61

Visual condition of the part

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

BMW E90 E91 LCI Hood Engine Cover Karmesinrot is an original body part designed for the front of post-facelift 3 Series cars, ensuring factory fitment and a cohesive look. With paint in the shade of Karmesinrot - A61, it offers an attractive solution for accident repairs and replacement of worn-out components. A used OEM part helps maintain the correct front-end geometry of the vehicle and reduce service costs.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7153940-KAR3
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7153940
• Substitutable numbers: 41617153940, 7153940, BG
• Weight: 150
• Location on the vehicle: Front
• Color: Karmesinrot - A61
• Category: Splash Guards & Mud Flaps

Purpose and Fitment

The BMW E90 E91 LCI Hood Engine Cover is designed as a front-mounted body component, maintaining factory mounting points and body lines characteristic of the post-facelift versions. Proper profiling facilitates correct gap alignment with the fenders, bumper, and grille, which is important for both aesthetics and aerodynamics.

Original origin from the BMW brand helps maintain the correct structural rigidity of the front body section and compatibility with factory locks, hinges, and engine compartment sealing elements.

Color and Paint Finish

The part is finished in the color Karmesinrot - A61, allowing for matching with the factory paint palette of the BMW 3 Series. This color choice simplifies body and paint work – in many cases, it limits the painting scope to shading adjacent elements, reducing repair time and costs.

A uniform paint surface helps maintain a cohesive front-end aesthetic, and a properly prepared base provides a good foundation for potential color correction in a professional service center.

Performance and Installation Parameters

The hood is intended for installation on the front of the vehicle, using factory mounting points. The OEM construction facilitates the work of a body shop technician or mechanic – there is no need to adapt aftermarket parts or modify mountings, which translates to stable seating and proper operation of the hood lock.

The product has a specified weight, chosen by the manufacturer to strike a balance between rigidity and ease of use for daily opening and closing of the cover. The used nature of the part means it has been previously operated, which is worth considering when planning the full scope of repair work and potential surface renovation.

Why Choose a Used OEM Hood

Choosing a used OEM part for your BMW allows you to maintain factory body fitment and compliance with the original manufacturer's technical specifications. This solution is particularly beneficial for accident repairs where both correct geometry and cost control are important.

If you want to better understand how the availability of original used components affects repair time and workshop workflow, read the article Availability of Car Parts Off-the-Shelf vs. Repair Time – How Used OEM Shortens Workshop Stays?, which discusses the practical benefits of using such solutions.

Related BMW Body Parts

For comprehensive front-end body repairs, it is often necessary to also inspect other covering and protective elements, such as components that protect the lower parts of the body from dirt and debris. If you are planning a broader range of work on your car and are interested in other body protection elements for this brand, check the available parts in the BMW Mud Flaps category.