BMW F06 F12 Hood Bonnet Engine Covering Panel Black Sapphire Metallic - 475

Visual condition of the part

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

BMW F06 F12 Hood Bonnet Engine Covering Panel Black Sapphire Metallic is an original engine cover panel designed for front body mounting. The component ensures a factory fit, consistent appearance with the body lines, and an aesthetic finish to the engine bay in the distinctive, dark Black Sapphire Metallic - 475 shade. The used condition of the part allows for an economical yet technically sound repair of the vehicle's front end.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7228974-BS
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7228974
• Substitutable numbers: 7228974, 41617228974
• Location on the vehicle: Front
• Color: Black Sapphire Metallic - 475
• Category: Splash Guards & Mud Flaps

Purpose and function of the component

The hood dedicated to the BMW F06/F12 series is responsible for covering the front part of the body, protecting the engine bay from external factors, and ensuring proper airflow over the vehicle. Its placement in the front zone of the vehicle makes the component significant for both passive safety and the aerodynamics and visual consistency of the car's front end.

The original design of the engine cover panel ensures proper alignment with the fenders, bumper, and radiator grille, which facilitates installation and reduces the need for additional bodywork adjustments.

Black Sapphire Metallic - 475 color

The Black Sapphire Metallic - 475 finish is a characteristic, dark, metallic black used as a factory standard in many high-end BMW models. Thanks to this, the hood allows for maintaining color consistency of the bodywork or serves as a good base for potential paint corrections.

The metallic structure of the paint improves the visual depth of the color, and a properly prepared engine cover panel makes it easier for a painter to match the shade to the remaining body components.

Benefits of using an original used BMW hood

• Factory panel geometry ensuring correct gap lines and fitment to the front of the body.
• Cost savings compared to a new component while maintaining original manufacturing quality.
• Black Sapphire Metallic - 475 color, reducing the scope of paintwork required for vehicles in the same shade.
• Possibility to restore the original appearance of the vehicle's front after a collision or hood corrosion.

Application in vehicle front-end repairs

The BMW F06 F12 Hood Bonnet Engine Covering Panel Black Sapphire Metallic is suitable for both post-accident repairs and replacing a worn or corroded component. Thanks to the original design of the panel, it is possible to maintain factory mounting points and the proper operation of the hood opening and closing mechanism.

Before installation, it is recommended to perform a standard check of the body geometry and adjust the gaps relative to adjacent components, in accordance with BMW service procedures.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the body area in your BMW and need other components from the same group, such as additional covers, panels, or supplementary mounting elements, check the available parts in the BMW Mudflaps category.

For a broader perspective on the cost-effectiveness of using original used components instead of regeneration, it is worth reading the article Manual transmission failures in cars – why is an original used part a more sensible choice than regeneration?, which discusses the practical aspects of costs and component durability.