BMW F20 F21 F22 Hood Bonnet Cover Panel Midnight Blue Metallic - B38

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 Midnight Blue Metallic is an original front cover panel designed for installation in compact BMW 1 and 2 Series models. This component in Midnight Blue Metallic B38 allows for a visually consistent repair of the vehicle's front end, maintaining the factory body lines and the characteristic BMW appearance.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7290942-MBM
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7290942
• Substitutable numbers: 41007290942, 7290942, 41617284517, 7284517
• Location on the vehicle: Front
• Color: Midnight Blue Metallic - B38
• Category: Splash Guards & Mud Flaps

Purpose and compatibility with BMW 1 and 2 Series

The BMW F20 F21 F22 Hood Bonnet Cover Panel has been designed as a body component mounted on the front of the vehicle. The construction corresponds to the factory dimensions and geometry of the front end, which facilitates proper alignment with the fenders, radiator grille, headlights, and hood latch. This makes the panel suitable for both post-accident repairs and the replacement of worn body parts.

Its original origin ensures the maintenance of the proper structural rigidity of the front body section, which is important for passive safety and correct vehicle handling. The hood is compatible with the B38 engine unit, which simplifies part selection for specific engine configurations.

Midnight Blue Metallic B38 color and aesthetic values

The factory Midnight Blue Metallic B38 color allows for aesthetic integration with a body in the same shade, limiting the scope of paintwork required. The metallic paint provides depth of color and a characteristic play of light on the hood surface, which emphasizes the dynamic front line of the BMW.

With the proper selection of the component to match the existing vehicle paint, color differences can be minimized, which is particularly important for repairs performed in the visible front area. This is a cost-effective and time-saving solution compared to fully painting a new, unpainted panel.

Characteristics of the used component

The hood is offered as a used part, which represents a reasonable compromise between repair costs and maintaining original OEM quality. Such components are frequently chosen for post-accident repairs, restorations, and returning a vehicle to a factory-like condition without the need to invest in a new body panel.

Choosing a used body panel allows for reduced material costs while maintaining high-quality fitment and compliance with BMW factory specifications. This solution is particularly attractive for body shops and users who prioritize economical vehicle maintenance.

Benefits of using an original BMW hood

Using an original hood in Midnight Blue Metallic B38 provides a number of practical benefits:

• preservation of the vehicle's factory front geometry and proper fitment with adjacent body components,
• reduction in the scope of paintwork due to the pre-applied metallic paint,
• maintenance of a consistent visual appearance for the BMW 1 or 2 Series after repair,
• possibility of economical repair using a used part while maintaining OEM standards.

Additional information and related categories

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

If you are considering a wider range of service work and want to better understand the advantages of using used components in the context of repair costs, selection procedures based on OEM numbers, and the actual durability of sub-assemblies, it is worth reading the expert guide Why it is worth buying used gearboxes and engines – facts instead of myths, which organizes the most important information about parts from the secondary market.