BMW F10 F11 Hood Hinge Right O/S Engine Bonnet Hinge Tiefseeblau Blue Metallic - A76

The Right Hood Hinge BMW F10/F11 in Tiefseeblau Metallic A76 is an original body part designed for precise guidance and support of the engine hood. Thanks to its factory geometry and specific fit for the BMW 5 Series generation, it ensures stable hood operation and proper alignment with the fenders and front end. A used OEM part is a sensible choice for post-accident repairs and bodywork service when you want to maintain factory mounting points.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7207200-DSB
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7207200
• Substitutable numbers: 41617207200, 7207200, 51237191050, 7191050
• Location on the vehicle: Right
• Color: Tiefseeblau Metallic - A76
• Category: Bonnet Panels

Purpose and Function of the BMW F10/F11 Hood Hinge

The presented hood hinge is intended for the right side of the BMW 5 Series F10/F11 generation body. It is responsible for the controlled opening and closing of the engine hood, maintaining its alignment, and preserving proper gaps between body panels. The factory OEM construction allows for the retention of the original rigidity of the front body section and the correct operation of the hood lifting mechanism.

This part is particularly important for post-collision repairs, hood replacement, or front-end geometry correction. Using an original hinge minimizes the risk of closing issues, hood edges rubbing against fenders, or incorrect body line alignment.

Tiefseeblau Metallic A76 Color – Benefits for Body Repairs

The hinge is factory finished in the Tiefseeblau Metallic A76 color, used on select BMW F10/F11 models. In practice, this means:

• easier visual matching in the engine bay area,
• no need for additional painting of the part in many cases,
• color consistency with original structural components.

For body and paint shops, as well as detail-oriented owners, this is a practical solution that reduces repair time and minimizes additional finishing work.

Assembly Characteristics and Fitment

The right hood hinge for the BMW F10/F11 is designed for installation in factory mounting points on the body and hood. This means:

• maintaining the original hood opening geometry,
• compatibility with the stock engine hood and front-end components,
• possibility of installation in place of a damaged hinge without structural modifications.

A used OEM part is a good choice when you want to maintain the factory standard of execution and a reliable fit for your specific BMW model, without the compromises typical of universal aftermarket parts.

Practical Application in Service

This hood hinge is suitable for both professional body shops and independent workshops specializing in the BMW brand. It facilitates the restoration of proper hood function after structural front-end repairs, hood replacement, or gap adjustment. The original design helps reduce adjustment and fitting time, leading to more efficient repair completion.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the front body area on your BMW and need other parts from the same group, such as reinforcements, hoods themselves, or additional brackets, check the available parts in the BMW Hoods category.

To compare the approach to used components in other brands and to better understand when choosing second-hand parts is most cost-effective, it is worth reading the article Volkswagen – Solidity and Reliability. Why Used VW Parts Are a Sensible Choice?, which discusses the practical aspects of selecting and installing used components.