BMW E81 E87 Hood Bonnet Cover Panel Sydneyblau Sydney Blue Metallic - A19

Visual condition of the part

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

BMW E81 E87 Hood Bonnet Cover Panel Sydneyblau Sydney Blue Metallic - A19 is an original engine hood panel designed for the front of the vehicle, finished in the attractive Sydneyblau Metallic color. This component comes from the BMW range and provides a functional solution for users seeking factory fitment and color consistency with the Sydney Blue Metallic – A19 paint. The used hood panel is a practical choice for accident repairs, bodywork corrections, or replacing a damaged cover.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7162102-SYD
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7162102
• Substitutable numbers: 41627162102, 7162102, 41614415290, 4415290, 41627134070, 7134070
• Location on the vehicle: Front
• Color: Sydneyblau Metallic - A19
• Category: Splash Guards & Mud Flaps

Purpose and fitment

The presented hood panel has been designed for BMW 1 Series E81 and E87 models, with placement at the front of the vehicle. Thanks to a design compliant with the manufacturer's standards, it ensures proper alignment with the fenders, bumper, and radiator grille, which facilitates installation and subsequent gap adjustment.

Its original BMW origin helps maintain the factory geometry of the front body section, which is important for both safety and the proper functioning of other body components and engine compartment equipment.

Sydneyblau Metallic – A19 color

The hood is finished in Sydneyblau Metallic – A19 paint, characteristic of selected BMW 1 Series configurations. For car owners with the same shade, this means the possibility of limiting the scope of painting to necessary touch-ups, which speeds up the visual repair process and can reduce the costs of preparing the component.

The metallic structure of the paint allows for a consistent look with the rest of the body panels, and a properly matched shade promotes an aesthetic final effect after installation and any finishing work.

Characteristics of the used component

As a used part, the hood panel represents a reasonable compromise between price and functionality. Such components are frequently chosen for accident repairs when the priority is restoring the correct geometry of the vehicle's front and maintaining the original structural integrity of the hood.

The used panel may require standard preparatory work before installation or painting (cleaning, possible minor surface corrections), but it remains a full-value body component that allows for restoring the vehicle to operational efficiency.

Application in body repairs

Replacing the hood is a typical step in cases of damage to the front of the vehicle, such as collisions or intense external factors. Using an original engine hood panel facilitates:

• maintaining the correct body line and symmetry of the car's front,
• proper closing and locking of the hood in the latch,
• correct airflow guidance to the engine compartment,
• maintaining compatibility with factory seals and covers.

Thanks to this, the repair becomes more predictable, and the final result is closer to BMW's factory design assumptions.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the wheel arch zone and lower body protection in your BMW and need other components from the same group, such as mudguards, wheel arch extensions, or additional protective elements against dirt, check the available parts in the BMW Mudflaps category.

Additional technical support

When planning body repairs or a broader vehicle restoration, it is also worth considering the condition of the engine unit and typical faults characteristic of a given BMW generation. For users interested in in-depth knowledge about potential service costs for related models, the following guide article may be helpful: Troublesome BMW E90 engines: check what could ruin your budget!. It allows for better planning of the scope of work and a conscious approach to vehicle operation after body and paint repairs.