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

Visual condition of the part

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

Hood Bonnet Cover BMW E90 E91 LCI Bluewater Blue Water Metallic is an original body component designed for installation in the front section of facelifted BMW 3 Series vehicles. This used hood in Bluewater Metallic - 896 allows for a visually and technically consistent replacement of a damaged hood without the need for expensive painting of the entire front end. It is a practical solution for users seeking factory fitment and an aesthetic finish.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7153940-WB6
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7153940
• Substitutable numbers: 41617153940, 7153940
• Location on the vehicle: Front
• Color: Bluewater Metallic - 896
• Category: Splash Guards & Mud Flaps

Purpose and fitment for BMW E90 / E91 LCI

The presented hood is designed for installation in the front body section of the facelifted (LCI) BMW 3 Series E90 and E91 generations. The construction matches factory mounting points, which facilitates installation and ensures proper alignment with the fenders, radiator grille, and bumper. As a result, the body line characteristic of this BMW generation is maintained, and bodywork can be kept to a minimum.

Bluewater Metallic – 896 color and aesthetic value

The Bluewater Metallic - 896 color is a distinctive, metallic shade of blue used by the factory in BMW vehicles, which effectively highlights the lines of the hood and gives the car an elegant, modern look. Using original metallic paint allows for:

• maintaining color consistency of the vehicle's front,
• limiting the scope of painting to potential spot repairs,
• preserving the factory character of the car after repair.

Technical and functional characteristics

The hood plays a key role in protecting the engine compartment from external factors and shaping the aerodynamics of the vehicle's front. The original construction ensures:

• proper airflow over the engine compartment,
• stable closing and compatibility with the factory hood lock,
• appropriate structural rigidity of the front body section.

As a body component, the hood is significant both from the perspective of passive safety and operational comfort – when properly selected and installed, it reduces noise and protects critical components from dirt.

Used condition and use in post-accident repairs

The offered hood is a used component, which makes it a cost-effective solution for post-accident or restoration repairs, where the priority is combining quality with reasonable cost. This type of part is particularly suitable in situations where:

• the existing hood has suffered mechanical damage or corrosion,
• a quick replacement is necessary without long waiting times for new parts,
• maintaining the original look and geometry of the vehicle's front is important.

Related BMW body components – Mud Flaps category

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 mud guards, additional wheel arch edge protections, or supplementary protective elements, check out the available parts in the BMW Mud Flaps category.

Technical knowledge and project development

When planning body repairs and car upgrades, it is worth expanding your knowledge about solutions used in various models and sports versions. For a comparison of construction, engine, brake, and chassis solutions, you can refer to the article Audi RS vs other models – what is hidden under the hood and chassis?, which helps to better understand the differences between standard and more technically advanced car versions.