BMW 1 E81 E87 Left N/S Engine Hood Hinge Bonnet Le Mans Blau Blue 381 7060559

BMW E81 E87 Bonnet Hinge Left Blue is an original body part designed for precise mounting and guiding of the bonnet on the left side of BMW 1 Series E81/E87 vehicles. The hinge in Le Mans Blau Metallic - 381 colour allows for visual consistency with the factory body paint, which is particularly important for accident repairs and restorations. This is a solution for users who expect a robust construction and proper alignment of the bonnet with other body elements.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7191213-LMB
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7060559
• Substitutable numbers: 41617210673, 7060559, 7210673, 41617131749, 7131749, EM
• Location on the vehicle: Left
• Color: Le Mans Blau Metallic - 381
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Bonnet Hinge Purpose and Function

The presented hinge is responsible for the stable guidance of the engine bonnet on the left side, ensuring its correct opening and closing. A properly selected element of this type minimizes the risk of misaligned gaps, rubbing of the bonnet edges against the fender, and unwanted stresses in the front part of the body. Using an original solution dedicated to BMW allows for maintaining the factory bonnet mounting geometry and improves the comfort of daily vehicle operation.

Colour and Body Fitment

The hinge is finished in the Le Mans Blau Metallic - 381 shade, which facilitates integration with factory-painted body elements in this colour. In many cases, this allows for limiting the scope of painting work solely to potential touch-ups, without the need for a full repaint of the part. For owners of BMW 1 Series E81/E87 in this colour, it is a practical solution when replacing a damaged bonnet hinge, especially when maintaining a consistent front-end appearance is important.

Vehicle Placement and Role in Body Structure

The hinge is designed for installation on the left side of the vehicle, in the front area, where it interacts with the bonnet and other supporting elements. A correctly selected and installed hinge:

• ensures smooth lifting and lowering of the bonnet,
• maintains a stable position of the bonnet relative to the fenders and the front crossmember,
• reduces the risk of play and unwanted vibrations during driving.

Thanks to this, the entire bonnet opening system operates predictably, which is important for both the convenience of accessing the engine compartment and the overall aesthetics of the front body section.

Body Category and Service Application

The element belongs to the Doors and Door Panels group, which are components responsible for the structure and geometry of external body panels. In workshop practice, the left bonnet hinge is often replaced after front or side collisions, as well as in repairs involving deformation of the front body section. Using an original solution dedicated to BMW facilitates the restoration of correct gaps and body lines after bodywork is completed.

Characteristics of a Used Part

The offered hinge is a dismantled part, meaning it is a used component that retains the functionality required for further operation. This type of component offers a reasonable compromise between repair cost and maintaining the original BMW body structure. Choosing a used bonnet hinge is particularly beneficial for repairs where precise fitment to factory mounting points and consistency with the original paint colour are crucial.

Repair Extension and Related BMW Body Parts

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the door area and adjacent body panels on your BMW and need other parts from the same group, such as panels, reinforcements, or door hinges, check the available parts in the BMW Doors and Door Panels category.

If you want to better plan body repairs using used parts and learn how to achieve an aesthetic result while maintaining reasonable costs, it is worth reading the guide: Replacing Body Panels with Used Parts – Can Dismantled Body Parts Look Like New?.