BMW 3 E90 E92 E93 Front Left Engine Bonnet Hinge N/S Platinbronze Bronze A53

BMW 3 E90 E92 E93 Front Left Engine Bonnet Hinge N/S Platinbronze Bronze A53 is an original body component designed for the front of the vehicle, responsible for precise guidance and stable support of the bonnet. Thanks to its factory design for BMW 3 Series E90, E92, and E93 models, it ensures correct bonnet opening and closing geometry as well as the safe operation of the entire mechanism. This used hinge in Platinbronze Metallic A53 allows for an aesthetic and functional repair, often without the need for additional painting.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7115263-PB
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7115263
• Substitutable numbers: 41617210677, 7210677, 7115263, 41618045403, 8045403, 41617131751, 7131751, EM
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Color: Platinbronze Metallic - A53
• Category: Bonnet Panels

Purpose and fitment for BMW 3 Series

The presented bonnet hinge is designed specifically for the front left side of the BMW 3 Series E90, E92, and E93 generation bodywork. The OEM construction guarantees proper positioning of the bonnet relative to the fenders, front panel, and latch, which minimizes the risk of stress, edge rubbing, and leaks within the engine compartment.

Thanks to the factory design, the hinge works with the original mounting points on the body and the bonnet, which facilitates installation and helps maintain factory gaps and body lines. This is particularly important for post-accident repairs, where accurately recreating the original front geometry of the vehicle is crucial.

Platinbronze Metallic A53 color and visual aspect

The component is finished in Platinbronze Metallic A53, characteristic of selected BMW paint configurations. Using a hinge in the correct shade helps maintain visual consistency in the engine bay and along the bonnet edges, which is significant both for aesthetics and for verifying the quality of body and paint repairs.

Selecting the correct hinge color reduces the need for additional painting work in the bonnet mounting area, thereby shortening repair time and reducing the risk of color discrepancies between individual body panels.

Functional characteristics and benefits of installation

The bonnet hinge is responsible for smooth guidance and stable support of the bonnet throughout its entire range of motion. A properly selected and functional component:

• ensures even lifting and lowering of the bonnet without jamming,
• reduces stress on the bonnet latch and other mounting points,
• helps maintain proper alignment of the bonnet edges with adjacent body panels,
• reduces the risk of sheet metal deformation during frequent engine compartment access.

Choosing an original salvaged hinge is a compromise between quality and cost – you retain the factory construction and fitment while benefiting from an economical solution compared to a new part.

Used condition and use in repairs

The offered hinge comes from a used vehicle, which allows for its reuse in professional body and service repairs. It is a practical solution when replacing a damaged hinge after a collision, correcting bonnet alignment, or during a comprehensive front-end rebuild.

This type of component is particularly useful in situations where the existing hinge has bent, developed play on the pivot axes, or causes improper bonnet positioning relative to the body. Using an original component allows you to restore the correct operation of the mechanism without the need for body modifications.

BMW Bonnets – selecting additional components

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the front section of your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as bonnet skins, reinforcements, or additional supports, check out the available parts in the BMW Bonnets category.

To better evaluate whether a new element or a used OEM part is a better choice in your case, it is worth reading a practical comparison of costs and durability – the article New or used? A comparison of costs and quality of car parts will be helpful.