BMW 1 E81 E87 Right O/S Engine Hood Hinge Bonnet Quartz Blue A18 7060560

BMW 1 E81 E87 Right O/S Engine Hood Hinge Bonnet Quartz Blue A18 is an original body component designed for the right side of the hood in 1 Series models, ensuring stable operation and precise positioning of the engine cover. The hinge in Quarzblau Metallic - A18 color helps maintain paint consistency with the rest of the body, facilitating aesthetic repairs after a collision or component replacement. It is a practical solution for users who expect factory-fit and correct hood geometry.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7060560-QB
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7060560
• Substitutable numbers: 7060560, 41617210674, 7210674, 41617131750, 7131750, BG
• Location on the vehicle: Right
• Color: Quarzblau Metallic - A18
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and function of the hood hinge

The presented hinge is responsible for safe opening and closing of the hood and maintaining it in the correct position relative to the fenders and the front panel. Its placement on the right side of the vehicle allows for precise reproduction of the factory engine cover operation, which is important for both ease of use and operational safety.

As a component from the Doors and door panels group, the hinge works with the structure of the front body section, transferring loads resulting from hood movement and vibrations while driving. A properly selected and installed component reduces the risk of misaligned gaps, paint edge rubbing, and excessive wear of the hood lock.

Quarzblau Metallic - A18 color and visual fit

The Quarzblau Metallic - A18 color is a characteristic metallic blue shade used in BMW models, which allows for visual consistency with the factory body paint. Thanks to this, the hinge can be used not only as a structural element but also as a pre-painted part, which in many cases reduces the scope of additional paint work.

Such a match is particularly beneficial for spot repairs when maintaining the original paint coating in the engine compartment and on the hood edges is desired. Using a component in the correct color also facilitates the inspection of potential deformations and subsequent adjustments after installation.

Characteristics of the used component

The offered hinge is a used part, which in practice means it comes from vehicle dismantling and has been verified for further use. Such components are frequently chosen for post-accident repairs where factory geometry and the possibility of economical body restoration while maintaining appropriate quality are important.

In the case of hood hinges, it is particularly important that structural rigidity and correct operation throughout the entire range of motion are maintained. A used original component usually replicates factory parameters better than replacements of uncertain origin, which translates into easier gap adjustment and connection durability.

Benefits of using an original BMW hinge

Using an original hood hinge in a BMW 1 Series E81/E87 brings a number of practical benefits:

• maintaining proper hood geometry and repeatability of settings after adjustment,
• compatibility with factory mounting points in the body and the engine cover,
• color consistency thanks to the Quarzblau Metallic - A18 paint,
• possibility to reduce the scope of body and paint work during local repairs.

For workshops and individual users, this means faster installation, fewer corrections, and a more predictable final result after assembling the front body section.

Part selection by numbers and technical support

The element has a dedicated OEM part number and associated interchangeable numbers, which facilitates unambiguous identification and selection for a specific version of the BMW 1 Series. In practice, this reduces the risk of ordering errors and speeds up the matching process in parts catalogs.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the hood opening area in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as hinges, reinforcements, or adjacent panels, check the available parts in the BMW Doors and door panels category.

For users interested in a broader perspective on the cost-effectiveness of using aftermarket components, including body parts, an expert guide on used mechanical subassemblies may be helpful: Why it is worth buying used gearboxes and engines – facts instead of myths. Although it mainly concerns powertrains, it also addresses issues of quality, verification, and selecting parts by OEM numbers, which are analogous when working with body elements.