BMW E81 E87 Hood Bonnet Cover Panel Schwarz 2 Black - 668

Visual condition of the part

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

BMW E81 E87 Hood Bonnet Cover Panel Schwarz 2 - 668 is an original body component from the Hoods category, designed for installation in the front section of BMW 1 Series E81/E87 vehicles. Finished in the factory Schwarz 2 - 668 color, it allows for a visually and technically consistent replacement of a damaged hood without the need for costly front-end reconstruction.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7162102-SCH2
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7162102
• Substitutable numbers: 41627162102, 7162102, 41614415290, 4415290, 41627134070, 7134070, BG
• Location on the vehicle: Front
• Color: Schwarz 2 - 668
• Category: Bonnet Panels

Purpose and compatibility with BMW E81/E87

The presented hood is designed as a body part mounted in the front area of the car, maintaining the geometry specific to the BMW E81 and E87. This ensures proper alignment of the body lines, correct fitment with the fenders, bumper, and radiator grille, as well as proper operation of the latch mechanism and hinges.

Its original BMW origin guarantees the preservation of factory creases, edges, and mounting points, which facilitates installation and reduces the need for additional bodywork modifications. This is particularly important for post-accident repairs, where precise restoration of the vehicle's front structure is essential.

Schwarz 2 - 668 color and paint aspects

The hood is finished in Schwarz 2 - 668, the factory black color used on many BMW 1 Series units. For owners of a vehicle in the same shade, this means the possibility of limiting paint work – in many cases, a correction and polishing are sufficient instead of a full repaint of the component.

The uniform, dark paint also facilitates potential matching with other shades of black if the vehicle has been previously repainted. In practice, this translates into a more predictable visual effect after installation and potentially lower costs for preparing the part for use.

Characteristics of the used component

The hood comes from disassembly, which means it is a used part that retains its original structure and sheet metal geometry. Such components are often chosen for repairs where combining reasonable costs with maintaining the factory body structure is key.

Compared to non-OEM replacements, a used OEM hood usually works better with factory hinges, latches, and seals, which translates into stable closing, proper panel gaps, and less need for time-consuming adjustments during installation.

Application in body and paint repairs

The hood in the BMW E81/E87 serves both a protective and structural function – it protects the engine compartment from external factors and contributes to the vehicle's front crumple zone. Replacing a damaged hood with an original component from the same model series allows for the restoration of proper latch and hinge operation and maintains the safety parameters intended by the manufacturer.

In practice, such a hood is particularly useful for:

• repairs after frontal or side-frontal collisions,
• body restoration when there are signs of corrosion on the factory hood,
• restoring the car to a condition close to factory specifications after previous, unprofessional repairs.

Expanding BMW front-end repairs – Hoods category

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the engine area in your BMW and need other items from the same group, such as additional covers, reinforcements, or compatible mounting elements, check the available parts in the BMW Hoods category.

Expert support in choosing used components

When planning larger repairs, it is worth considering other used components, such as engines or drivetrain elements. To better understand the specifics of selecting such parts by OEM numbers and the real cost benefits, the following expert guide will be helpful: Why it is worth buying used gearboxes and engines – facts instead of myths.