Hood Hinge BMW F20 F21 F30 Front Bonnet Left N/S Mediterranean Blue C10 7286343

Hood Hinge BMW F20 F21 F30 Front Bonnet Left N/S Mediterranean Blue C10 is an original body component designed for the precise guidance and support of the engine hood. Thanks to its factory geometry and fitment to the front body structure, it ensures stable hood operation and proper alignment with the fenders and bumper. This used part in its original paint allows for an economical, yet technically sound repair following a collision or operational wear.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7286343-MED
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7286343
• Substitutable numbers: 41617286343, 7286343, 41007336701, 7336701, 41617298137, 7298137
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Color: Mediterranean Blue Metallic - C10
• Category: Hinges, Latches & Additional Bonnet Components

Purpose and function of the BMW hood hinge

The presented hinge is a component of the engine hood mounting system in BMW F-series models with a front-hinged hood. It is responsible for the controlled movement of the hood, maintaining its axis, and ensuring proper closing relative to the front of the vehicle. Its placement on the left side at the front of the vehicle allows it to work in tandem with the right hinge, creating a rigid, stable support system for the hood.

Due to its design, which complies with BMW factory standards, the hinge maintains proper rigidity, which reduces unwanted hood vibrations while driving and helps maintain even gaps between body panels.

Mediterranean Blue Metallic C10 color and installation benefits

The component is finished in Mediterranean Blue Metallic C10, which is significant for both aesthetic and practical reasons. For vehicles in the same paint shade, installation is often possible without the need for a full repaint, which shortens repair time and reduces costs. Even if a repaint is planned, preserving the original coating facilitates the painter's work by providing a reference point for the structure and thickness of the layers.

Color-matching the hinge to the body also helps reduce the risk of corrosion at contact points, as the factory protective coating was applied in accordance with the manufacturer's technology.

Technical characteristics and fitment

The hinge belongs to the Hood hinges, locks, and other hood parts category, meaning it is a component structurally linked to the mechanics of opening and closing the engine hood. Its geometry is adapted to the factory mounting points on the front left side of the body, allowing for installation without structural modifications.

Its original BMW origin helps maintain the correct axis of hood rotation, which has a direct impact on:

• proper hood sealing against weatherstrips,
• even gaps between the hood and fenders,
• correct interaction with the hood lock and opening mechanism.

The used condition of the part allows for reuse in a vehicle where the hinge has suffered mechanical damage or deformation after a collision, while maintaining a favorable cost-to-repair ratio.

Practical application in body repairs

Replacing a hood hinge is a typical operation during front-end vehicle repairs after an impact or when play is detected in the opening mechanism. Using an original BMW hinge in Mediterranean Blue Metallic C10 allows you to:

• restore the correct geometry of hood opening and closing,
• minimize the need for adjustments after installation,
• reduce the scope of body and paint work.

For body shops and service centers specializing in the BMW brand, such a component is a practical solution that facilitates maintaining high-quality repairs while keeping costs reasonable.

Related components and further knowledge

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, mounting elements, or components working with the lock, check the available parts in the BMW hood hinges, locks, and other hood parts category.

For BMW vehicles where you are performing work on onboard electronics alongside body repairs, it is worth checking out practical tips regarding modules and multimedia systems. Detailed information can be found in the article Driving pleasure for years – how to take care of iDrive systems and electronic modules in BMW 3 and 5 series models using salvaged parts?.