BMW F20 F21 F22 Hood Bonnet Cover Panel Karmesinrot Crimson Red - A61

Visual condition of the part

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

The BMW F20 F21 F22 Hood in Karmesinrot A61 is an original front cover panel designed for installation on the front of the body. The part comes from the BMW group, and thanks to its factory origin, it ensures a proper fit, maintaining the body line and the characteristic crimson paint shade.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7290942-KAR
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7290942
• Substitutable numbers: 41007290942, 7290942, 41617284517, 7284517
• Location on the vehicle: Front
• Color: Karmesinrot - A61
• Category: Splash Guards & Mud Flaps

Purpose and Fitment

The presented engine hood is dedicated to the BMW F20, F21, and F22 series and is designed as a front body cover panel. Its placement on the vehicle is at the front, meaning the part is responsible for covering the engine compartment, ensuring proper airflow, and maintaining the car's original front-end geometry.

Thanks to its construction conforming to the manufacturer's solutions, the panel works with factory hinges, the lock, and other body elements, which facilitates installation and allows for visual consistency with the fenders, bumper, and grille.

Color and Paint Finish

The hood is finished in the Karmesinrot – A61 color, a characteristic crimson shade of red used in the BMW range. Using the correct paint code helps limit the scope of potential paintwork and makes it easier to match the existing body coating.

Choosing a hood in the appropriate color is particularly important for accident repairs and when replacing body parts, especially when aiming to maintain a consistent vehicle appearance and reduce the costs of additional painting.

Characteristics of a Used Part

The offered engine hood is a used part, sourced from vehicle dismantling. These types of OEM parts are often chosen by workshops and individual users because they combine factory fitment with a more favorable purchase cost compared to new body panels.

A used front cover panel is a good solution when the priority is to quickly restore the functionality and aesthetics of the vehicle's front end while maintaining the original quality of workmanship characteristic of the BMW brand.

Application in Repairs and Upgrades

The hood in Karmesinrot – A61 color is suitable for both standard body and paint repairs, as well as for upgrade projects where the vehicle owner replaces a damaged panel with an original part from the same model series. By maintaining the factory shape and contours, it's possible to preserve proper aerodynamics and correct alignment with other front-end components.

Choosing an original BMW front cover panel reduces the risk of issues with gap adjustment, hood closing, or compatibility with factory mounting elements, which is important for both safety and comfort during daily use.

Technical Support and Additional Information

When planning a comprehensive front-end repair or replacing multiple parts simultaneously, it's advisable to consider using more components from the same brand and model series to maintain the technical and visual consistency of the entire set.

If you need other parts from the same product group for your car, such as additional covers or panels mounted in the wheel arch area, check the available parts in the BMW Mud Flaps category.

To better plan your repair and reduce vehicle downtime at the service center, you can also familiarize yourself with practical tips on using used OEM parts – more information can be found in the article on the impact of used OEM parts availability on repair times in workshops.