BMW F20 F21 F22 Hood Bonnet Cover Panel Alpinweiss Alpine White 3 - 300

Visual condition of the part

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

The BMW F20 F21 F22 Hood Engine Cover Estorilblau Metallic Blue - B45 is an original body part from the Hoods category, designed for installation on the front of F-series BMW vehicles. Finished in the distinctive Estoril Blau Metallic - B45 color, it helps maintain the car's consistent, factory appearance and ensures proper alignment of the hood, fenders, and bumper lines.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7290942-EB
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7290942
• Substitutable numbers: 41007290942, 7290942, 41617284517, 7284517
• Location on the vehicle: Front
• Color: Estoril Blau Metallic - B45
• Category: Bonnet Panels

Intended Use and Fitment for BMW F-Series

This hood is structurally designed for installation on the front of BMW F20, F21, and F22 series vehicles. The panel geometry, creases, and edge layout are adapted to the factory arrangement of headlights, fenders, and grille, facilitating a precise fit with other body elements. This ensures that after replacement, the body line remains consistent with the manufacturer's design.

Characteristics of Estoril Blau Metallic - B45 Color

Estoril Blau Metallic - B45 is a recognizable, dynamic shade of metallic blue used on sport-styled BMW versions. The metallic paint finish accentuates the light reflections on the hood's creases, visually enhancing the character of the body lines. For owners of cars with the same paint code, this is a beneficial solution for maintaining the overall color consistency of the vehicle.

Hood Construction and Function

The hood, from the Hoods category, plays a crucial role in protecting the engine bay from external factors and influences the vehicle's front-end aerodynamics. The design intended for front installation provides:

• protection for the engine unit and accessories against water, dirt, and minor mechanical damage,
• stable airflow over the engine bay,
• proper support for seals and engine bay soundproofing components,
• correct mounting for the hood latch and hinges (in accordance with original BMW solutions).

Item Condition and Service Application

The offered hood is a used original part, which means its factory geometry is preserved and it is consistent with BMW's structural solutions. This type of part is suitable for both accident repairs and for replacing a worn or damaged hood panel when the priority is a precise fit for a specific body generation and maintaining the car's original character.

Benefits of Using an Original BMW Hood

Using an original hood in Estoril Blau Metallic - B45 color helps reduce bodywork and painting efforts and facilitates achieving even gaps between body panels. For the user, this means:

• better fit to factory mounting points,
• consistent front-end appearance after repair,
• preservation of the characteristic F-series BMW styling.

If you are planning a comprehensive front-end renovation for your F-series BMW and also need other body parts from this group, such as additional covers or replacement panels, check the available parts in the BMW Hoods category.

For drivers interested in further car personalization, especially in the area of performance and sound, information on exhaust system modifications and selecting used performance components may be useful – you can find more practical tips in the article Performance Exhaust Systems: Used Headers and Sport Catalytic Converters on the Road.