BMW E60 E61 Engine Hood Hinge Left N/S Olivin Olivine Green - 349 7008727

BMW E60 E61 Engine Hood Hinge Left N/S Olivin Olivine Green is an original body component designed for the precise guidance and support of the engine hood. Thanks to its factory BMW origin, it ensures correct geometry, stable hood operation, and compatibility with factory mounting points. This used part in the original Olivine Green Metallic – 349 paint allows for a technically correct repair without interfering with the structure of the front bodywork.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7008727-OLI
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7008727
• Substitutable numbers: 41617008727, 7008727, 41627111407, 7111407, 41617120275, 7120275, BG
• Location on the vehicle: Left
• Color: Olivine Green Metallic - 349
• Category: Bonnet Panels

Purpose and function in the BMW E60 E61 body

The presented left hood hinge operates in the front body area, responsible for the controlled opening and closing of the engine hood and maintaining its alignment with the fenders and front panel. The component is structurally matched to the BMW 5 Series E60/E61, which translates into:

• proper fitment with the hood and front structure,
• stable guidance during repeated opening,
• preservation of factory gaps and clearances between body panels.

As a result, the hinge is suitable for both accident repairs and replacing a worn hood lifting mechanism in daily-driven vehicles.

Olivine Green Metallic – 349 color and paint aspects

The component is factory-painted in the Olivine Green Metallic – 349 shade, characteristic of selected BMW 5 Series configurations. In the case of body repairs in the same color, this allows for limiting paint work to potential visual matching, without the need for full preparation of raw metal. For body and paint shops, this means:

• easier color matching within the engine bay,
• less labor required for masking and surface preparation,
• consistent appearance of structural elements after the repair is completed.

Vehicle placement and mounting fitment

The hinge is designed for installation on the left side of the vehicle, in accordance with the factory mounting layout of the BMW E60/E61. The appropriate shaping of the arm and bolt points allows for maintaining the correct kinematics of the hood movement, which is essential for:

• even lifting of the hood without stress,
• avoiding rubbing against fenders and other body parts,
• maintaining the correct closed position relative to the lock and bumpers.

The original hinge geometry facilitates installation in place of a damaged part without the need for modifications or hole adjustments.

Characteristics of the used OEM component

The offered hood hinge is a used original BMW part, which in practice means maintaining factory quality of material, construction, and mounting points. Compared to aftermarket replacements, this allows for:

• better fitment to the stock hood and body,
• preservation of the connection stiffness intended by the manufacturer,
• reduced risk of issues with height and gap adjustment.

This solution is particularly beneficial for repairs where compliance with factory specifications and predictable long-term performance are important.

BMW Hoods – selection of related components

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the front body area in your BMW and need other components from the same group, such as reinforcements, locks, or additional brackets, check the available parts in the BMW Hoods category.

Technical support and knowledge about BMW repairs

When performing body and mechanical work on a BMW, it is worth using reliable sources of information regarding common faults and how to fix them. For users interested in a broader context of servicing BMW engines, an article describing characteristic timing chain problems in N47 engines may be useful – BMW N47 timing chain – typical failure and repair using original BMW parts. It allows for better planning of service work within the engine bay, even when bodywork repairs, such as hood hinges, are being carried out in parallel.