BMW E81 E87 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.

The BMW E81 E87 Engine Hood Bonnet Karmesinrot Red is an original body part designed for the front of the vehicle, ideal for professional repair or completing a car. Finished in the factory color Karmesinrot - A61, it ensures visual and technical consistency with other body panels of the BMW 1 Series.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7162102-KAR1
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7162102
• Substitutable numbers: 41627162102, 7162102, 41614415290, 4415290, 41627134070, 7134070, BG
• Location on the vehicle: Front
• Color: Karmesinrot - A61
• Category: Splash Guards & Mud Flaps

Purpose and Fitment

The bonnet is designed as a body element mounted on the front of the vehicle, adhering to the factory geometry of the BMW E81 and E87 series. By maintaining the original construction, it ensures correct body line alignment, proper panel gaps, and compatibility with factory hinges, locks, and opening mechanisms.

Its original origin from the BMW brand promotes precise fitting with fenders, bumpers, and the grille, which is particularly important for post-accident repairs and restoring the car to its manufacturer-specified condition.

Karmesinrot - A61 Color and Finish

The factory color Karmesinrot - A61 can minimize the scope of painting work if the vehicle has the same body shade. The original color facilitates:

• achieving a cohesive look for the entire front of the vehicle,
• minimizing tonal differences between the bonnet and adjacent elements,
• speeding up the repair process in professional body and paint shops.

For workshops and end-users, this means a more predictable final result and easier matching to the existing paint finish.

Characteristics of a Used Part

This bonnet comes from the used BMW parts segment, allowing for cost control while maintaining original manufacturer specifications. Such elements are often chosen for repairs of several-year-old vehicles where a combination of quality and a reasonable service budget is key.

A used body part is also a beneficial solution from the perspective of part reuse, aligning with increasingly common sustainable vehicle operation standards.

Application in Body Repairs

The BMW E81 E87 Engine Hood Bonnet Karmesinrot Red is particularly suitable for situations requiring the replacement of a damaged bonnet after a collision or significant wear and tear. Its original construction facilitates:

• maintaining the correct aerodynamics of the vehicle's front,
• proper closing and locking of the bonnet,
• compatibility with factory sealing and soundproofing elements.

This allows the vehicle, after repair, to retain performance parameters close to its pre-damage state, which is important for both driving comfort and safety.

Why Choose an Original BMW Bonnet

Choosing an original bonnet for the BMW 1 Series helps avoid common issues with aftermarket parts, such as imprecise fitment or the need for additional modifications during installation. An original body part offers:

• better compatibility with factory mounting points,
• easier adjustment of gaps and height relative to the fenders,
• greater predictability of the final result after painting and assembly.

For workshops specializing in the BMW brand, it also means time savings during fitting and a lower risk of complaints after the repair is completed.

If you are completing the front of your car after bodywork and also need other body parts from this brand, check the available parts in the BMW Mud Flaps category.

To compare different manufacturers' approaches to original body and interior components and the role of used parts in preserving a car's DNA, it's worth reading the article Audi and Pure Emotion – How Used Parts Help Maintain Brand DNA, which illustrates the importance of using original components in premium cars.