Hood Bonnet BMW X5 E70 Covering Panel Black Sapphire Metallic - 475

Visual condition of the part

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

Hood Bonnet BMW X5 E70 Black Sapphire Metallic - 475 is an original engine cover panel designed for the front of the body, in an elegant, dark metallic color. The element ensures a factory fit to the body lines of the BMW X5 E70 and visual consistency with the Black Sapphire Metallic paint.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7486754-BS1
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7486754
• Substitutable numbers: 41617486754, 7486754, 41117174379, 7174379, 41617273439, 7273439, 41007198615, 7198615, BG
• Location on the vehicle: Front
• Color: Black Sapphire Metallic - 475
• Category: Bonnet Panels

Intended Use and Fitment for BMW X5 E70

Hood Bonnet BMW X5 E70 Covering Panel Black Sapphire Metallic - 475 has been designed as a front hood specifically for the BMW X5 E70 generation. The panel's construction matches the factory mounting points, which facilitates installation and maintains proper gaps between body elements.

Its placement on the vehicle is the front, making it responsible for protecting the engine compartment and influencing the aerodynamics and rigidity of the front body section. Using an original hood from the same category as the factory part minimizes the risk of issues with fitting and adjusting hinges or the latch.

Black Sapphire Metallic - 475 Color and Visual Aspect

The hood is finished in the Black Sapphire Metallic - 475 paint, characteristic of many BMW X5 E70 configurations. This allows the element to maintain a consistent body appearance, especially when replacing the hood after mechanical damage or collision.

The metallic paint finish provides an attractive light effect and complements the SUV's body lines, emphasizing the distinctive, robust front of the BMW. In many cases, this can limit the scope of painting work to just shade matching, rather than painting the entire panel.

Characteristics of a Used BMW Hood

As an element from the Hoods category and the BMW brand, the panel is manufactured to OEM standards, ensuring proper geometry, rigidity, and compatibility with factory accessories (hinges, latch, gas struts, seals – if structurally intended). The used nature of the product means the hood comes from a dismantled vehicle, which in practice allows for savings while maintaining the original construction.

Compared to aftermarket alternatives, an original BMW hood panel typically better preserves:

• shape stability – less risk of deformation during adjustment and closing,
• proper alignment with fenders and bumper,
• compatibility with factory mounting points for hood hardware.

Service Application and Installation Benefits

The use of this hood is particularly beneficial for post-accident repairs where maintaining the original body structure of the BMW X5 E70 is important. Replacing it with an OEM panel in Black Sapphire Metallic helps to:

• restore the vehicle's original front-end line after damage,
• minimize the scope of body and paint work,
• maintain visual consistency with other body elements.

Additionally, using an original hood from the same color series facilitates a later resale of the vehicle, as the body retains its typical BMW appearance and proportions.

Other BMW Hoods in Our Offer

If you are also looking for other BMW hoods suitable for different models and body styles, check out our dedicated category: BMW Hoods. You will find a wide selection of front panels there, allowing you to choose the right part for your specific model and year.

For a comprehensive approach to body repairs and vehicle maintenance, it is also worth consulting our guide on the impact of high temperatures on the cooling system and the potential savings from using used components: Summer Heat vs. Cooling System – Used Radiators and Fans as a Way to Save.