Hood Bonnet BMW X5 E70 Covering Panel Spacegrau Space Grey Metallic - A52

Visual condition of the part

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

The BMW X5 E70 Front Hood in Spacegrau Metallic A52 is an original engine cover panel designed for front body mounting. The panel, in Spacegrau Metallic color, ensures a cohesive body appearance, facilitating professional accident repairs or replacement of a worn hood on a BMW X5 E70.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7486754-SCG2
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7486754
• Substitutable numbers: 41617486754, 7486754, 41117174379, 7174379, 41617273439, 7273439, 41007198615, 7198615
• Location on the vehicle: Front
• Color: Spacegrau Metallic - A52
• Category: Bonnet Panels

Intended Use and Fitment for BMW X5 E70

The presented BMW X5 E70 hood is an original body part from the Hoods category, specifically designed for installation at the front of the vehicle. The panel's construction aligns with factory mounting points, allowing for precise fitting with fenders, the grille, and the bumper, without the need for bodywork modifications.

Original origin ensures correct geometry, preservation of crease lines, and compatibility with factory latches, actuators, and engine compartment seals. This makes the hood a solid foundation for paint repairs and restoring the original rigidity of the front body section.

Spacegrau Metallic A52 Color – Repair Benefits

The part is in Spacegrau Metallic – A52 color, characteristic of many BMW X5 E70 models. For body and paint shops, this means the possibility of limiting the scope of painting to touch-ups and blending, rather than a full repaint of the entire hood, which shortens repair time and simplifies color matching.

The metallic finish provides a good base for potential paint corrections, and the preserved surface structure facilitates primer and clear coat preparation according to the manufacturer's technology. This is a practical solution for accident repairs where both aesthetics and cost-effectiveness are important.

Characteristics of a Used Part

The hood comes from disassembly, which in practice means the preservation of factory metal thickness and original supporting structure. For many specialists, this is a favorable alternative to aftermarket parts, as an OEM component better handles operational loads and interacts with factory crumple zones.

A used engine cover panel is also a sensible cost-effective choice for repairing several-year-old vehicles, where the combination of quality and a reasonable budget is key. A part from the same BMW model minimizes the risk of fitting and gap adjustment issues.

Application in Accident Repairs

The BMW X5 E70 front hood in Spacegrau Metallic A52 is particularly suitable for situations where the vehicle's front end has been damaged – from minor parking collisions to more serious impacts. A properly selected panel allows for the restoration of:

• the correct hood line relative to the fenders and headlights,
• proper closing and operation of the engine cover latch,
• an aesthetically pleasing appearance of the front body section after the repair is completed.

If you want to better plan the body repair process using parts from disassembly, it's worth familiarizing yourself with practical tips – you'll find them in the article Body and Chassis – Accident Repairs Using Disassembled Parts, which discusses the selection of used OEM parts and typical workshop procedures.

Assistance with Selection and Other BMW Hoods

For correct selection of a body part for a specific BMW X5 E70 version, it is important to compare parameters such as color, vehicle placement, and manufacturer brand. If in doubt, it is worth verifying compatibility with your specific model using OEM data and interchangeable numbers available in the technical specification.

If you are undertaking a larger scope of body repairs on this model and also need other engine cover components or alternative panels in different variants, check the available parts in the BMW Hoods category.