BMW 3 Series E90 E91 E92 E93 Front Right Engine Bonnet Hinge Black O/S 7115264

BMW 3 Series E90 E91 E92 E93 Front Right Engine Bonnet Hinge Black O/S is an original body component from the Bonnets category, designed for precise guidance and stable support of the front hood in 3 Series models. The hinge ensures proper hood opening geometry, which translates into safe access to the engine compartment and correct alignment of body panels. This used OEM component is a sensible choice for accident repairs and BMW body maintenance.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7210678-4
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7210678
• Substitutable numbers: 41617210678, 7210678, 7115264, 41618045404 41617131752, 8045404, 7131752
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Right
• Color: Black
• Category: Bonnet Panels

Purpose and vehicle placement

The presented hinge is dedicated to installation on the front right side of the vehicle body, in the hood mounting area. It is responsible for:

• guiding the opening and closing movement of the engine hood,
• maintaining the correct position of the hood relative to the fenders and the front panel,
• stable load-bearing during driving and maintenance.

Thanks to its factory design, the hinge works with the original mounting points on the BMW body, which facilitates installation and allows for maintaining body lines consistent with the manufacturer's specifications.

Construction, color, and fitment

The hood hinge is manufactured as a rigid, metal load-bearing element, adapted to operate in demanding service conditions. The black color facilitates aesthetic integration into the engine bay and limits the visibility of potential operational dirt. The hinge construction is optimized for:

• resistance to deformation during repeated hood opening,
• compatibility with factory gas struts and locks,
• correct adjustment of gaps between the hood and adjacent body elements.

Its original BMW origin promotes precise fitment without the need for modifications or additional adjustments of the component.

Performance characteristics and service application

This hood hinge is particularly useful for post-collision repairs, replacing corroded load-bearing elements, or correcting hood alignment. In service practice, it is used when:

• mechanical damage to the right-side hinge has occurred,
• the hood is difficult to adjust on the lateral or vertical axis,
• it is necessary to replace the component with a part that meets factory parameters.

The used OEM component allows for maintaining high repair quality while optimizing costs, which is important both in body shops and for DIY vehicle repairs.

Benefits of using an original BMW hood hinge

Using an original hood hinge in a BMW 3 Series E90–E93 provides a number of practical benefits:

• Factory fitment – maintaining correct gaps and body lines without time-consuming adjustments.
• Compatibility with other hood components – proper cooperation with the lock, gas struts, and seals.
• Operational stability – repeatable, smooth hood movement during daily use and service maintenance.

As a result, the hinge provides a functional solution for restoring the original geometry of the vehicle's front end after bodywork repairs.

Expanding repairs within the BMW hood area

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the front zone in your BMW and need other components from the same group, such as additional hinges, reinforcements, or hood mounting elements, check the available parts in the BMW Bonnets category.

If you are interested in a broader approach to maintaining BMW 3 and 5 Series cars, including working with electronic modules and multimedia systems, it is worth checking out the practical tips contained in the article Joy of driving for years – how to take care of iDrive systems and electronic modules in BMW 3 and 5 Series models.