BMW 3 E90 E91 LCI Hood Bonnet Cover Panel Bluewater Blue Water Metallic - 896

Visual condition of the part

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

The BMW E90 E91 LCI Hood engine cover bluewater is an original body part designed for installation on the front of the vehicle in post-facelift BMW 3 Series models. The used engine cover in Bluewater Metallic - 896 allows for a visually consistent match with the factory paint and maintains the correct geometry of the car's front.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7153940-WB1
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7153940
• Substitutable numbers: 41617153940, 7153940, BG
• Location on the vehicle: Front
• Color: Bluewater Metallic - 896
• Category: Splash Guards & Mud Flaps

Technical characteristics of the BMW E90 E91 LCI hood

The presented hood is a body part from the original BMW parts group, designed specifically for the E90 and E91 post-facelift (LCI) versions. The construction of the engine cover is adapted to the factory mounting points, which facilitates correct gap alignment and fitting with the fenders, bumper, and grille.

The vehicle placement is the Front, making the part responsible for protecting the engine bay and influencing the aerodynamics and rigidity of the front body section. Using an original hood minimizes the risk of closing issues, deformations, or improper fit with other body panels.

Bluewater Metallic - 896 color and visual matching

The hood is factory finished in the Bluewater Metallic - 896 shade, characteristic of selected BMW 3 Series configurations. For many users, this means the possibility of installation without immediate repainting, especially if other body parts are in the same color.

This solution:

• facilitates quick replacement of a damaged engine cover after a collision or corrosion,
• allows for maintaining a consistent look of the vehicle's front,
• reduces vehicle downtime in a body and paint shop.

Purpose and application in body repair

The engine cover in this configuration is particularly useful for accident repairs and body renovations of the BMW E90 and E91 LCI. Proper fitting to the vehicle's front structure simplifies the work of the body repairer, and maintaining the original body line ensures the correct operation of the hood lock and seals.

The part from the Mudguards category in this case serves a body function, related to protecting the engine bay from external factors and ensuring proper airflow around the front of the car.

Used condition and benefits of choosing OE parts

The offered hood is in Used condition, meaning it comes from disassembly but retains the characteristics of an original BMW part. For the user, this means:

• the possibility of reducing repair costs compared to a new part,
• maintaining factory geometry and compatibility with the body,
• easier fitting than with low-quality aftermarket parts.

Choosing an original, used hood is often a sensible compromise between price and quality, especially for repairs of everyday vehicles.

Compatibility within the BMW brand

For owners of post-facelift 3 Series models who are modernizing the front of their vehicle or restoring it after damage, the certainty of fit for a specific generation and body version is important. The offered engine cover has been designed specifically for this platform, facilitating installation and adjustment.

If you are planning further bodywork or protection of the lower parts of your BMW's body, and are particularly interested in other parts related to protection against dirt and debris, check the available parts in the BMW Mudguards category.

More knowledge about component operation and protection

When repairing the front of the car, it is worth paying attention not only to body parts but also to the condition of the cooling system, which operates just behind the hood. To better understand the impact of engine operating temperature on its durability and the importance of an efficient radiator, read the article Engine Cooling System – Overheating, Repair, and Used Radiators, which discusses practical aspects of engine servicing.