BMW 3 Series E90 Front Left Engine Bonnet Hinge N/S Montegoblau Blue 7115263

The BMW E90 Left Hood Hinge Montegoblau is an original body part from the Hoods category, designed for the front left side of the engine bay. It allows for precise guidance and stable support of the hood in the distinctive Montegoblau Metallic - A51 color, maintaining the original BMW body geometry and lines.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7115263-MTB
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7115263
• Substitutable numbers: 41617210677, 7210677, 7115263, 41618045403, 8045403, 41617131751, 7131751, EM
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Color: Montegoblau Metallic - A51
• Offset (ET):
• Category: Bonnet Panels

Hood Hinge Purpose and Function

The left hood hinge in the BMW E90 is responsible for the controlled opening and closing of the engine cover and maintaining its correct position relative to the fenders, front crossmember, and bulkhead. Its placement in the front – left zone ensures the part works with the factory body mounting points, which reduces the risk of stress and improper gaps after installation.

Selecting the correct hinge is crucial for accident repairs, adjusting hood fitment, or replacing corroded mounting elements. The proper hinge geometry allows for maintaining even gaps, correct closing, and proper hood latch operation.

Montegoblau Metallic – A51 Color and Visual Matching

The presented part is finished in Montegoblau Metallic - A51, characteristic of many BMW E90 configurations. This allows for limiting the scope of painting to only the necessary areas during body repairs or using the hinge on vehicles with the same paint code, maintaining visual consistency of the engine bay.

Color matching is important not only for aesthetics but also for practical reasons – it facilitates the assessment of potential deformations, repair marks, and the correct alignment of the hood with other body parts.

Technical Characteristics and Installation

As an BMW OE part, the hinge is designed to work with the factory mounting points of the hood and body, without the need for modifications or adaptations. The design intended for the front left part of the vehicle ensures proper hood movement kinematics and compatibility with original gas struts and latches.

The product has a dedicated OEM part number and associated replacement numbers, which facilitates verification of compatibility with a specific BMW E90 version in service catalogs and parts selection systems. This allows for precise confirmation of compatibility before installation, minimizing the risk of selecting the wrong part.

Condition, Application, and Benefits of Choosing a Used Part

The offered left hood hinge is a used part, allowing for economical repair while maintaining the original manufacturer's specifications. In practice, this means the possibility of restoring proper hood operation after a collision, replacing corroded mountings, or adjusting fitment without the need to invest in a new part.

Choosing an original part from a dismantled vehicle is particularly beneficial for daily-driven cars where a combination of reasonable costs and maintaining the original body structure is important. This solution is suitable for both body and paint shops and for users who are independently sourcing parts for repairs.

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

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