Hood Hinge BMW F20 F21 F30 Front Bonnet Left N/S Estoril Blue - B45 7336699

BMW F20 F30 Left Hood Hinge Engine Cover Blue 7336699 is an original part from the Hood Hinges, Latches, and Other Parts group, designed for installation on the front of the body on the driver's side. Finished in the attractive Estoril Blau Metallic - B45 color, it helps maintain visual consistency with the factory paint and restores proper hood operation.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7286343-EB
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7286343
• Substitutable numbers: 7286343, 41617286343, 7336701, 41007336701, 7298137, 41617298137, 7336699, BG, 51487160950, 7160950
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Color: Estoril Blau Metallic - B45
• Category: Hinges, Latches & Additional Bonnet Components

Hinge Purpose and Function

The left hood hinge for the BMW F20/F30 series is responsible for the stable guidance of the engine cover during opening and closing. A correctly selected part ensures:

• precise hood guidance without unwanted play,
• proper alignment of edges with fenders and bumper,
• secure support of the hood in daily use.

Thanks to its adaptation to a specific BMW generation, the hinge works with factory mounting points and body geometry, which facilitates installation and subsequent adjustment.

Estoril Blau Metallic – B45 Color

The part is finished in Estoril Blau Metallic - B45, characteristic of sporty BMW configurations. In practice, this means that during body repair, the scope of painting can be limited, and in many cases, a consistent appearance of the engine bay and the inner edges of the hood can be maintained.

Such color matching is particularly beneficial for accident repairs, where both correct geometry and the aesthetics of the front area are important.

Original Origin and Technical Specifications

The hinge comes from the BMW OE line, which means adherence to factory standards of manufacturing, geometry, and material quality. The product has a dedicated OEM part number and associated interchangeable numbers, allowing for precise verification with the manufacturer's catalog or service documentation.

Its placement in the vehicle is specified as front – left side, which eliminates the risk of error when selecting the part for a specific side of the body. This division is particularly important for models where hinge geometry differs between the driver's and passenger's sides.

Condition and Benefits of Choosing a Used Part

The part is offered as a used part, which significantly reduces repair costs while maintaining the original BMW specification. In practice, this means a favorable compromise between price and quality – especially for bodywork and mechanical repairs where dimensional accuracy and structural durability are crucial.

If you want to better understand how to safely choose second-hand components and what to look for when buying, it's worth checking out the guide: Used Parts – Your Guide to the Best Deals in an Automotive Store. This is a practical addition to your knowledge when planning repairs using original parts from the aftermarket.

Comprehensive Hood Area Repair in BMW

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the engine area in your BMW and need other parts from the same group, such as additional hinges, hood latches, or cover supports, check the available parts in the BMW Hood Hinges, Latches, and Other Parts category.

This approach allows for restoring the proper operation of the entire hood opening system in one step, minimizing the risk of subsequent adjustments, and ensuring consistency of the applied structural solutions.

Summary

BMW F20 F30 Left Hood Hinge Engine Cover Blue 7336699 is an original component intended for the front left side of the body, finished in Estoril Blau Metallic. Choosing this part allows for restoring the correct hood geometry, maintaining the aesthetics of the engine bay, and benefiting from a used part that conforms to the factory BMW specification.