Hood Bonnet Cover BMW E90 E91 LCI Montegoblau Blue Metallic - A51

Visual condition of the part

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

Hood Bonnet Cover BMW E90 E91 LCI Montegoblau Blue Metallic - A51 is an original BMW body part designed for the front of the vehicle, finished in the attractive Montegoblau Metallic - A51 color. This is a solution for users who want to restore the factory look of the hood on facelifted (LCI) 3 Series models without compromising on fit and geometry. A used OEM part helps maintain stylistic consistency with other body panels and reduce repair costs.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7153940-MTB
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7153940
• Substitutable numbers: 41617153940, 7153940
• Location on the vehicle: Front
• Color: Montegoblau Metallic - A51
• Category: Splash Guards & Mud Flaps

Purpose and Fitment

The presented hood is dedicated to the BMW 3 Series E90 and E91 LCI (facelifted) models, where maintaining the correct front-end line and factory panel gaps is crucial. Its placement on the vehicle is the front, meaning the part is responsible for protecting the engine bay and influences the aerodynamics and visual appeal of the entire body.

Thanks to its construction conforming to factory BMW standards, the hood ensures correct positioning relative to the fenders, bumper, and bulkhead, which facilitates setting panel gaps and adjusting hinges and the latch.

Montegoblau Metallic - A51 Color and Finish

The Montegoblau Metallic - A51 color is a distinctive metallic blue shade used by BMW, which accentuates the dynamic lines of the hood and pairs well with chrome and dark body accents. Using original metallic paint can reduce the scope of repainting during repairs, especially when the rest of the car is the same color.

In practice, this means:

• easier visual matching with other body panels,
• a consistent effect in collision repairs or replacement of a damaged hood,
• maintaining the characteristic look of the LCI 3 Series version.

Characteristics of a Used Part

The hood comes from the aftermarket, allowing you to combine original BMW quality with a more favorable purchase cost. A used body part is a good solution for repairs where compliance with factory geometry and preservation of original stampings and edges are important.

Choosing such a component is particularly beneficial when you care about:

• maintaining the factory shape and lines of the hood,
• reducing costs compared to new panels,
• preserving the original character of the car.

If you want to better understand the differences between original, aftermarket, and used parts, it's worth reading the article: Original, Aftermarket, or Used – Which Car Parts Are Most Cost-Effective?

Application in BMW Body Repairs

The front hood in Montegoblau Metallic - A51 color is suitable for both post-collision repairs and replacement due to corrosion or wear and tear. The original BMW construction facilitates the work of body and paint specialists, as factory mounting points and the correct edge profile are preserved.

In practice, this translates to:

• more efficient installation and adjustment of the hood's position,
• a lower risk of problems with latching and operation,
• better fit with factory seals and bulkhead components.

Supplementing the BMW Body Parts Offer

If you are planning a comprehensive front-end repair and are also interested in other parts from the same group, such as additional covers or panels protecting the lower parts of the body, check out the available parts in the BMW Mud Flaps category.