BMW E92 E93 Bonnet Front Hood Sparkling Graphite Metallic - A22

Visual condition of the part

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

The BMW E92 E93 Front Hood Sparkling Graphite Metallic - A22 is an original body part from the Hoods category, designed for installation at the front of the vehicle. Finished in the attractive Sparkling Graphite Metallic - A22 color, it helps maintain a cohesive body appearance and the factory styling line of BMW 3 Series E92 and E93 models. This is a practical solution for users who want to replace a damaged hood while preserving the correct color and geometry.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7168514-SG
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7168514
• Substitutable numbers: 41617168514, 7168514
• Location on the vehicle: Front
• Color: Sparkling Graphite Metallic - A22
• Category: Bonnet Panels

Technical Characteristics and Fitment

The presented front hood is designed as a body part mounted in the Front area, ensuring proper fitment to the factory mounting points in BMW E92 and E93. The OEM construction allows for maintaining correct gaps between body elements, which is important for both the vehicle's aerodynamics and aesthetics.

The Sparkling Graphite Metallic - A22 color is one of BMW's popular metallic graphite shades, allowing the hood to blend well with the original body paint in this color code. The metallic paint finish accentuates the hood's lines and enables a visually cohesive connection with the fenders, bumper, and other front-end components of the car.

Purpose and Application in BMW

The hood is intended for BMW 3 Series models in the E92 and E93 body variants, where it is responsible for covering the engine compartment and ensuring proper airflow at the front of the vehicle. Using an original part from the Hoods category preserves the factory front-end styling, which is crucial for both accident repairs and restoring the car to a near-factory condition.

The element in Used condition offers a favorable compromise between quality and repair cost, especially for vehicles used daily. A used OEM hood typically integrates better with the existing body structure than aftermarket parts of uncertain origin, facilitating bodywork and painting processes.

Benefits of Using an Original Front Hood

Using an original front hood in Sparkling Graphite Metallic - A22 offers a range of practical advantages:

• maintaining the vehicle's original front-end geometry and proper alignment with headlights and bumper,
• reducing the scope of adjustment work thanks to construction compliant with BMW's design,
• potential to limit painting work when repairing a vehicle with the same paint code,
• preserving a cohesive, aesthetic body appearance in a metallic graphite shade.

For workshops and private users, this translates to a more predictable installation process and greater confidence in the final visual result after the repair is completed.

Item Condition and Installation Aspects

The hood is in Used condition, meaning it is a part from a dismantled vehicle, intended for further use after potential bodywork and painting preparation according to the specific vehicle's requirements. This type of solution is often chosen for repairs where a balance between a reasonable budget and maintaining the original body structure is key.

Due to its factory-intended fitment for the front of BMW E92/E93, the hood can be installed using the original hinges, latch, and mounting components, simplifying the repair process and reducing workshop labor time.

Offer Complement and Additional Information

If you also need other body parts from the same group during front-end repairs, such as additional covers or panels, check the available parts in the BMW Hoods category.

To better plan the service process and reduce vehicle downtime, it is worth reading the guide on the impact of OEM used part availability on repair times – detailed information can be found in the article Immediate Availability of Car Parts and Repair Time – How Used OEM Parts Shorten Workshop Stays?.