BMW Z4 Series E85 E86 Front Right O/S Engine Bonnet Hinge Grey 7016172

The front right engine hood hinge for BMW Z4 E85/E86 is an original body part designed for the front right side of the vehicle. It ensures stable hood guidance, proper operating geometry, and safe opening and closing of the engine compartment. This used, green hinge allows for a technically correct repair without the need for aftermarket replacements.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7068280-GR
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7068280
• Substitutable numbers: 41617068280, 7068280, 7016172
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Right
• Color: Green
• Category: Boot & Hatch Lids

Intended Use and Compatibility

The presented hinge is dedicated to BMW Z4 E85/E86 models and is mounted on the front of the body on the right side. The construction has been developed for factory mounting points, which allows for maintaining the correct hood line in relation to the fenders, bumper, and cowl panel.

This part belongs to the body group related to tailgate and hood operation, responsible for precise hood guidance during opening and stable holding in the closed position.

Construction and Technical Properties

The hood hinge is made as a rigid, multi-element bracket, adapted to work within the hood's pivot axis. The construction ensures:

• appropriate rigidity of the hood-to-body connection,
• controlled range of motion during opening and closing,
• correct guidance of the hood edges relative to the front of the vehicle.

The green color facilitates identification of the part in the engine bay and can be helpful in matching it with other body components of the same shade.

Application in Body Repairs

A used hood hinge for BMW Z4 E85/E86 is particularly suitable for collision repairs, hood replacement, or front-end alignment adjustments. Using an original part allows for:

• maintaining the factory hood opening geometry,
• minimizing the risk of hood edges rubbing against the fenders,
• ensuring compatibility with other components of the hood lifting system.

This makes the repair more predictable, and the final result closer to the factory body settings.

Condition and Benefits of Choosing a Used Part

The part is from a disassembly and is offered as a used part, which helps to reduce repair costs while maintaining the original manufacturer's specifications. In practice, this means it can be fitted to factory mounting points without additional modifications.

Choosing an original, used hood hinge is beneficial wherever compliance with the body structure, predictable behavior during adjustment, and consistency with other components of the hood opening system are important.

Part Selection and Technical Support

Before purchasing, it is advisable to verify the hinge's compatibility with the specific version of the BMW Z4 E85/E86 equipment and the mounting side on the vehicle. Manufacturer markings, part numbers, and a comparison of the shape and mounting points with the currently installed part in the car can be helpful.

If you want to deepen your knowledge on safely selecting aftermarket body parts and avoid purchase mistakes, consult the expert advice described in the article No More Wrong Purchases! How to Professionally Select Used Car Parts.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the engine cover area in your BMW and need other parts from the same group, such as hinges, mounts, or brackets, check the available parts in the BMW Trunk Lids and Rear BMW category.