Hood Hinge BMW G30 G31 G11 Engine Bonnet Right O/S Mineral White - A96 7347408

Hood Hinge BMW G30 G31 G11 Engine Bonnet Right O/S Mineral White - A96 is an original body component from the Hinges, locks and other hood parts category, designed for precise guidance and support of the engine bonnet. This used OEM part ensures a factory fit, maintaining the correct hood geometry and color consistency with the Mineral White Metallic paint.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7427052-MW
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7427052
• Substitutable numbers: 7427052, 41007427052, 7413514, 41007413514, 7347408
• Location on the vehicle: Right
• Color: Mineral White Metallic - A96
• Category: Hinges, Latches & Additional Bonnet Components

Purpose and technical function

The presented hood hinge is a component mounted on the right side of the vehicle, responsible for the stable guidance of the engine bonnet during opening and closing. The OEM design ensures proper hood kinematics, which reduces stress on the body panels and fenders and helps maintain even gaps between body elements.

By maintaining the original geometry, the hinge works with factory mounting points, which facilitates the adjustment of the height and position of the hood relative to the headlights, bumper, and fenders. This is particularly important in post-accident repairs, where accurate reproduction of body lines is crucial.

Color and paint matching

The component is finished in Mineral White Metallic – A96, which allows for visual consistency with a body in the same shade. In many cases, this enables installation without the need for full repainting, which shortens repair time and reduces surface preparation costs.

The factory paint on the hinge also facilitates the assessment of any previous bodywork or paint interventions in the hood mounting area, which is significant for the professional restoration of the vehicle's front structure.

Use in repairs and upgrades

The used BMW hood hinge will prove useful both for standard replacement of a worn-out part and for post-collision repairs where it is necessary to restore the correct operation of the engine bonnet. Choosing an original component from this group allows you to:

• maintain factory mounting points and the hood adjustment range,
• minimize the risk of the hood edges rubbing against the fenders or bumper,
• maintain proper closing and operation of the hood lock,
• reduce the need for additional bodywork modifications.

For body shops and service centers specializing in the BMW brand, this is a practical solution that combines controlled quality with reasonable repair costs.

Integration with other BMW hood components

Replacing the right hood hinge often goes hand in hand with checking other components within the engine bonnet area – the lock, left hinge, springs or struts, and mounting elements. Consistent use of parts from the same group allows for predictable adjustment results and the durability of the entire hood opening system.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the engine bonnet area in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as additional hinges, locks, or brackets, check the available parts in the BMW hinges, locks and other hood parts category.

Why choose original used components

An original BMW hood hinge from the secondary market is a compromise between cost control and maintaining factory mounting parameters. A used OEM component usually replicates geometry and rigidity better than replacements with uncertain specifications, which translates into stable hood operation and a lower risk of subsequent bodywork adjustments.

If you are considering wider use of used parts for repairs or modifications of premium segment cars and want to learn practical tips regarding quality and cost-effectiveness of such solutions, check out the article Audi on second-hand parts – tuning and repairs without losing quality, which discusses the real benefits of using proven second-hand components.