BMW F20 F21 F22 Hood Bonnet Cover Panel Mediterranean Blue Metallic - C10

BMW 1 Series F20/F21/F22 Front Hood in Mediterranean Blue Metallic – C10 is an original engine cover panel designed for installation on the front of the body. This part comes from the OEM BMW group, ensuring factory fitment, correct geometry, and visual consistency with the styling line of F-series models.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7290942-MED
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7290942
• Substitutable numbers: 41007290942, 7290942, 41617284517, 7284517
• Location on the vehicle: Front
• Color: Mediterranean Blue Metallic - C10
• Category: Bonnet Panels

Purpose and Fitment for BMW F-Series

The offered hood is designed as an engine cover panel for BMW F20, F21, and F22 models. This ensures the correct front body geometry, proper crease lines, and compatibility with factory hinges, latches, and mounting components. Consequently, the hood allows for a technically correct replacement of a damaged part without the need for structural modifications.

Body Color and Aesthetics

The hood is finished in Mediterranean Blue Metallic – C10 paint, characteristic of the BMW palette. The metallic structure of the coating provides an attractive play of light on the surface, and the appropriately chosen shade facilitates matching with factory-painted body elements in the same color. In many cases, this can limit the scope of painting work to potential touch-ups, reducing repair time and cost.

Technical Characteristics and Installation

The hood belongs to the Hoods category and is intended for installation on the front of the vehicle. The OEM construction guarantees correct mounting gaps relative to the fenders, bumper, and front crossmember, which is important for both aerodynamics and the proper functioning of the latch mechanism. The part is used, meaning it comes from disassembly and serves as a good basis for professional repair of the vehicle's front end after a collision or for replacing a worn engine cover.

Application in Body and Paint Repairs

Replacing the hood with an original BMW panel helps maintain the factory rigidity of the front body structure and the proper alignment of body lines. This is particularly important in post-accident repairs, where precise fitment affects:

• correct closing and operation of the hood latch,
• uniform gaps between body panels,
• easier preparation for painting and polishing,
• maintaining a cohesive appearance of the entire front of the vehicle. By using an original panel, the risk of hood adjustment problems can be reduced, and typical inaccuracies found with low-quality aftermarket parts can be avoided.

Integration with Other BMW Body Elements

The hood works with factory front-end components such as the front crossmember, headlights, grille, and engine bay seals. With proper installation, the characteristic F-series styling line is maintained, and the front of the car regains a cohesive, aesthetic appearance. This solution is particularly beneficial for users who want to preserve the original character of their BMW and maintain the vehicle's value after repair. 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 additional engine cover panels, reinforcements, or complementary covers, check the available parts in the BMW Hoods category. For users who are simultaneously servicing the air conditioning or heating system in their car and want to consciously select used OEM components, the guide article Air Conditioning and Heating – Part Selection and Maintenance for Year-Round Comfort, which describes practical principles for selecting and operating such elements, may be helpful.