Hood Bonnet BMW F10 Aluminium Cover Panel Spacegrau Grey Metallic - A52

Visual condition of the part

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

The BMW F10 Aluminum Hood in Spacegrau Grey Metallic A52 is an original engine cover panel designed for the front of the body. Made of aluminum, it provides favorable rigidity with low weight, and the factory paint Spacegrau Metallic A52 facilitates matching the existing body coating. This is a practical solution for collision repairs and for replacing worn exterior components.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7207194-SCG
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7207194
• Substitutable numbers: 41617207194, 7207194
• Location on the vehicle: Front
• Part type: Bonnet
• Color: Spacegrau Metallic - A52
• Category: Bonnet Panels

Application and Fitment for BMW F10

The presented BMW F10 hood is a body element mounted at the front of the vehicle. The aluminum construction has been developed for specific factory mounting points, allowing for precise alignment with the fenders, bumper, grille, and lock mechanism. This ensures the correct gaps and front-end geometry are maintained after repair.

The part is intended for BMW 5 Series F10 vehicles equipped with an aluminum hood. This allows for direct installation in place of a damaged cover without the need for modifications to the supporting structure or mounting points.

Construction, Material, and Spacegrau Metallic A52 Color

The hood is made of aluminum, which helps reduce the unsprung weight of the front of the vehicle and improves deformation characteristics in the impact zone. The aluminum panel works well with factory hinges and gas struts, ensuring smooth opening and closing of the engine cover.

The factory color Spacegrau Metallic A52 is a popular metallic shade of gray used on the BMW F10. Using the original paint:

• facilitates visual matching with the existing body coating,
• limits the scope of necessary painting work,
• allows for a quicker restoration of the vehicle's cohesive front appearance.

Characteristics of a Used Part

The hood comes from the category of used body parts, meaning it has been previously used on a vehicle. Such parts are often chosen for repairs where a reasonable cost-to-quality ratio and the preservation of original manufacturer construction are key. A used aluminum engine cover allows for cost savings compared to a new part, while maintaining factory geometry and mounting compatibility.

Before installation, standard verification of the surface, mounting points, and edges for any signs of previous use is recommended to properly prepare the part for painting or direct installation.

Benefits of Using an Original Aluminum Hood

Using an original BMW F10 aluminum hood in Spacegrau Metallic A52 offers a number of practical benefits:

• preservation of the factory body line and proper fit with adjacent elements,
• compatibility with factory hinges, lock, and gas struts,
• potential to reduce the scope of painting work due to color matching,
• maintenance of the original deformation characteristics of the front zone.

For body shops and individual users, this means a more efficient repair process and a lower risk of part fitting issues.

Other BMW Hoods and Additional Materials

If you are considering replacing other engine covers for this model or other series of this brand during repairs, and you want to maintain a cohesive body geometry and color scheme, check the available parts in the BMW Hoods category.

For comprehensive body repairs, the braking system is often serviced concurrently; in such cases, a guide on selecting used components may be helpful, available here: Used Braking System: How to Safely Choose Discs, Calipers, and ABS?.