Hood Bonnet BMW E92 E93 LCI Front Lid Panel Alpinweiss Alpine White - 300

Visual condition of the part

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

Hood Bonnet BMW E92 E93 LCI Front Lid Panel Alpinweiss Alpine White - 300 is an original LCI series hood designed for the front of the BMW body. The panel in Alpinweiss 3 - 300 color allows for a visually consistent match with the factory paint and maintains the correct geometry of the car's front end. As a part from the Hoods category, it provides a solid base for post-accident repairs or replacement of a worn front panel.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7268905-AW
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7268905
• Substitutable numbers: 7268905, 41007268905, 7263070, 41007263070
• Location on the vehicle: Front
• Color: Alpinweiss 3 - 300
• Category: Bonnet Panels

Application and Fitment for BMW E92 / E93 LCI

The presented hood has been specifically designed for BMW 3 Series E92 and E93 models after the facelift (LCI), ensuring a proper fit with the headlights, fenders, and bumper of the post-facelift version. Its placement is at the front, making it responsible for the correct closure of the engine bay and maintaining factory panel gaps.

The original design ensures:

• correct hood line relative to fenders and bumper,
• compatibility with factory hinges and latch,
• appropriate rigidity of the front panel.

Alpinweiss 3 – 300 Color and Paint Aspects

The hood is in Alpinweiss 3 - 300 color, which facilitates matching with cars factory-painted in this shade of white. In many cases, this allows for limiting paintwork to local touch-ups or full polishing, rather than a complete repaint of the panel.

For body and paint shops, as well as individual users, this means:

• easier color matching to existing paint,
• possibility of faster body repair completion,
• reduction in costs for a full repaint if the existing coating is in good condition.

Front Panel Construction and Protective Function

As a part from the Hoods category, the front panel plays a crucial role in protecting the engine bay from external factors and shaping the vehicle's front aerodynamics. A properly selected hood helps maintain:

• proper airflow over the body,
• stability of closure at higher speeds,
• safe contouring of the body line in the front area.

The used nature of the part makes it a cost-effective solution while maintaining original geometry and compatibility with factory mounting points.

Used Condition and Benefits of Choosing OE Parts

The hood is in used condition, allowing for savings while maintaining the manufacturer's original specifications. In practice, this means the part comes from a dismantled vehicle, and its construction matches BMW's factory standards, without compromising on shape or body fitment.

Choosing an original OE hood offers, among other things:

• certainty of conformity with the styling line of the E92/E93 LCI series,
• easier installation compared to aftermarket alternatives,
• possibility of using existing mounting points and hardware.

Assistance with Selection and Additional Information

The part has an assigned OEM part number and interchangeable numbers, which facilitates precise verification of compatibility with specific vehicle equipment versions. If in doubt, it is advisable to compare the designations with service documentation or consult a mechanic to ensure full compatibility with your specific BMW model.

If you are planning a comprehensive front-end repair and also need other parts from this group for your BMW, check the available parts in the BMW Hoods category.

For drivers considering a broader vehicle upgrade or mechanical repairs, information on the cost-effectiveness of purchasing used powertrain components may also be useful – you can find more practical tips in the article Why Buying Used Gearboxes and Engines is Worth It – Facts Instead of Myths.