BMW X5 E70 X6 E71 Hood Hinge Bonnet Right O/S Platinbronze Metallic A53 7208628

BMW X5 E70 X6 E71 Hood Hinge Bonnet Right O/S Platinbronze Metallic A53 is an original body component from the Hood hinges, locks and other hood parts category, designed for the right side of the hood in BMW X5 E70 and X6 E71 models. Finished in the factory Platinbronze Metallic color, it allows for an aesthetically pleasing and technically correct repair of the vehicle's front end, maintaining visual consistency with the remaining body panels.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7198618-PB
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7198618
• Substitutable numbers: 41007198618, 7198618, 41617208630, 7208630, 7148348
• Location on the vehicle: Right
• Color: Platinbronze Metallic - A53
• Category: Hinges, Latches & Additional Bonnet Components

Purpose and fitment for BMW X5 E70 / X6 E71

The presented hood hinge has been designed specifically for the hood construction of the BMW X5 E70 and BMW X6 E71, taking into account the geometry of the front body section of these models. Its placement on the right side of the vehicle ensures proper guidance of the hood during opening and closing, which translates into stable mechanism operation and correct alignment with the fenders and bumper.

Thanks to the use of original mounting geometry, the hinge works with factory mounting points, which facilitates service and reduces the need for additional adjustments. This solution is particularly beneficial for post-accident repairs, where precise reproduction of body lines is crucial.

Platinbronze Metallic – A53 color and visual aspect

The component is finished in Platinbronze Metallic – A53, used as a factory standard in selected BMW X5 E70 and X6 E71 units. As a result, the hood hinge not only serves a structural function but also helps maintain color consistency in the engine bay area and hood edges, which is important for professional body and paint repairs.

Selecting a component in the correct shade facilitates workshop work – it reduces the need for additional painting in areas invisible from the outside, while also allowing for an aesthetic appearance when the hood is open, which is important, for example, when selling the car or presenting the vehicle to a client.

Technical and functional characteristics

The hood hinge belongs to the Hood hinges, locks and other hood parts group, responsible for the safe and repeatable operation of the opening and closing mechanism. The component's design ensures:

• stable hood guidance along the opening axis,
• proper load transfer during lifting and lowering,
• compatibility with factory hood stops and locks,
• the possibility of precise adjustment of the hood position relative to the body.

Such properties are particularly important in SUV-class vehicles, where the weight of the hood is higher than in compact cars, and the hinge mechanism must work repeatedly and without jamming over a long period of operation.

Used condition and benefits of choosing OEM parts

The offered component is in used condition, which allows for combining reasonable repair costs with maintaining BMW's factory specifications. Choosing an original hood hinge from dismantling is a solution that:

• maintains compliance with the factory body construction,
• reduces the risk of fitment and adjustment problems,
• allows for lower service costs compared to new parts.

For many users and workshops, this is a practical compromise between quality and budget, especially during comprehensive front-end vehicle repairs.

How to use used parts wisely

Rising service costs mean that used OEM components are increasingly being used, especially in the case of bodywork and hood equipment. To better plan your repair budget and understand when used components are most cost-effective, it is worth reading the guide: how to save on car service by choosing used parts.

If you are interested in a broader context of using used components in service and want to learn additional economic arguments, the material describing the saving strategy using another brand as an example may also be helpful: why second-hand parts can be beneficial for your service budget.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the front hood area in your BMW and need other components from the same group, such as additional hinges, locks, or brackets, check out the available parts in the BMW Hood hinges, locks and other hood parts category.