BMW F20 F21 F22 Hood Bonnet Cover Panel Mineralweiss Mineral White - A96

Visual condition of the part

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

BMW F20 F21 F22 Hood Bonnet Cover Panel Mineralweiss Mineral White is an original body component designed for installation in the front section of BMW 1 and 2 Series vehicles. This used hood in Mineral White Metallic – A96 allows for maintaining consistent body styling and the correct front-end geometry of the car. It is a solution for users who expect factory-fit and solid construction without the need for aftermarket replacements.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7290942-MW1
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7290942
• Substitutable numbers: 41007290942, 7290942, 41617284517, 7284517
• Location on the vehicle: Front
• Color: Mineral White Metallic - A96
• Category: Splash Guards & Mud Flaps

Purpose and fitment

The hood has been designed specifically for BMW F20, F21, and F22 models, ensuring proper alignment with the fenders, radiator grille, and bumper. Its location in the front body zone means the component is responsible for both protecting the engine compartment and ensuring proper airflow to the cooling system.

Thanks to a design compliant with factory BMW standards, the hood works with original mounting points, struts, and the hood lock, which facilitates installation and subsequent gap adjustment.

Color and paint properties

The component is finished in Mineral White Metallic – A96, characteristic of many BMW F-series vehicles. The metallic paint coating provides the characteristic depth of white and good compatibility with factory paints on adjacent body elements after proper preparation and polishing.

For body and paint shops, this means the possibility of precise shade matching during potential blending of adjacent panels, and for the user – a consistent, aesthetic appearance of the vehicle's front after repair.

Characteristics of the used component

The hood comes from a used vehicle, which in practice means it may show signs of wear typical for body parts, yet it retains its protective and structural function. For many users, this is a beneficial compromise between repair costs and maintaining original build quality.

Choosing a used OEM component allows for reduced repair time – the workshop receives a complete hood that can be prepared for painting and installation without the need to adjust aftermarket parts with different geometry.

Benefits of using an original BMW hood

Using an original hood in a BMW F20, F21, and F22 translates into several significant technical benefits:

• preservation of the factory body line and correct gaps between elements,
• secure mounting at points provided by the manufacturer,
• proper cooperation with the lock, hinges, and struts,
• easier work when setting the hood after body repairs.

As a result, the repair of the vehicle's front is predictable, and the final effect is closer to the factory standard than in the case of many aftermarket replacements.

Body zone and related components

The hood operates in a critical front body zone, where proper water drainage, engine compartment protection, and appropriate airflow management are essential. Replacing the hood often involves parallel work on adjacent elements, such as the bumper, fenders, or engine undercovers.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the body area in your BMW and need other components from the same group, such as mudguards, additional aprons, or elements securing the lower parts of the body, check the available parts in the BMW Mud Flaps category.

Additional information and technical support

When selecting body components, many users pay attention to structural differences between individual model generations and the importance of original parts in maintaining the car's character. If you are interested in how structural changes affect the selection of OEM components and their installation, it is worth reading the guide Classic Mini vs modern MINI – how the construction has changed and which original Mini parts help preserve their character, which well illustrates the importance of the manufacturer's original solutions.

By choosing the BMW F20 F21 F22 Hood Bonnet Cover Panel Mineralweiss Mineral White, you are selecting a component compliant with factory specifications, which facilitates the repair process, shortens workshop time, and helps maintain a consistent appearance and functionality of the front part of your BMW.