Front Hood Hinge BMW F20 F21 F22 F30 F32 F36 Left N/S Mineral Grey B39 7286343

BMW F20 F21 F22 F30 F32 F36 Left Hood Hinge Grey 7286343 is an original part from the Hood Hinges, Latches, and Other Parts group, designed for installation in the front left part of the body. Finished in the factory color Mineral Grau Metallic - B39, it helps maintain visual consistency between the hood and the rest of the car body, and restores proper operation of the opening mechanism.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7286343-MG
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7286343
• Substitutable numbers: 7286343, 41617286343, 7336701, 41007336701, 7298137, 41617298137, 51487160950, 7160950
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Color: Mineral Grau Metallic - B39
• Category: Hinges, Latches & Additional Bonnet Components

Purpose and Fitment

The presented hood hinge is specifically designed for BMW F-series models, where it is responsible for stable guidance and secure support of the hood on the left side, in the front area. The OEM construction ensures correct operating geometry, which translates to proper gaps between the hood and fenders, and comfortable opening and closing of the engine cover.

Thanks to the factory Mineral Grau Metallic - B39 color, the part blends well with car bodies painted in this shade, reducing the need for additional painting work and facilitating an aesthetic repair of the vehicle's front end.

Technical and Functional Characteristics

The hinge operates in the front part of the body on the left side, working in conjunction with the hood structure and other mounting elements. Appropriately selected kinematics of movement allow for smooth lifting of the cover, and proper mounting points minimize stress on the body.

As a part from the Hood Hinges, Latches, and Other Parts group, this element plays an important role in:

• maintaining the hood's stable position while driving,
• ensuring repeatable closing without excessive strain on the latch,
• protecting the hood edges from rubbing against adjacent panels.

Proper fitting of the hinge to the specific side of the vehicle reduces the risk of hood misalignment and accelerated wear of other mounting components.

Color and Visual Aspect

The finish in the Mineral Grau Metallic - B39 shade is particularly beneficial for accident repairs or front-end corrections on BMW vehicles painted in this color. This allows for maintaining a consistent design line and reduces the scope of additional finishing work, which is important for both private users and professional body and paint shops.

Condition and Service Application

The part is in Used condition, making it a practical solution for economical vehicle repair while maintaining original manufacturer specifications. This type of part is particularly suitable for situations where a quick replacement of a damaged hood hinge is necessary without waiting for new components.

In service workshops, used OEM parts help reduce vehicle downtime and optimize repair costs while maintaining factory fit and predictable mechanism operation.

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

Support for Quick Repairs

In the case of body and mechanical work, the availability of the correct hood hinge directly impacts the vehicle's downtime in the service center. To better plan repairs and utilize the potential of used OEM parts, it is worth familiarizing yourself with the material describing the impact of parts availability on workshop organization: Immediate Availability of Car Parts and Repair Time – How Used OEM Parts Reduce Workshop Stays?.