BMW 1 2 3 Series F20 F22 F30 F31 Front Bonnet Hood Hinge Right Valencia Orange

BMW 1 2 3 Series F20 F22 F30 F31 Front Bonnet Hood Hinge Right Valencia Orange is an original body component designed for precise guidance and support of the engine hood. Thanks to its factory fitment for BMW F20, F22, F30, and F31 models, it ensures consistent hood operation and maintains the correct geometry of the front body section, which is crucial for both safety and ease of use.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7286344-ORG
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7286344
• Substitutable numbers: 41617286344, 7286344, 41617298138, 7298138, 41007336702, 7336702
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Right
• Color: Valencia Orange Metallic - B44
• Category: Bonnet Panels

Purpose and compatibility with BMW models

The presented hinge is dedicated to the front right side of the hood in selected BMW 1, 2, and 3 Series F-generation models. The construction has been developed for specific mounting points on the body and the engine hood, which allows for maintaining factory operating clearances and the correct hood line relative to the fenders, bumper, and headlights.

Such fitment reduces the risk of body stress, facilitates adjustment after installation, and helps maintain the proper rigidity of the vehicle's front section. This is particularly important after accident repairs or when replacing the hood with another one in the same color.

Construction, color, and functional properties

The hood hinge is designed as a load-bearing element, transferring the loads resulting from opening, closing, and holding the hood in a set position. Properly selected arm geometry and pivot points ensure smooth hood movement, without jamming or unwanted skipping, which translates into daily operational convenience.

A significant advantage is the factory finish in Valencia Orange Metallic B44. In many cases, this allows for avoiding additional painting if the vehicle has a body in the same shade. This facilitates visual matching after repairs, shortens the time of body and paint work, and reduces the risk of shade differences between the hood and adjacent elements.

Benefits of using an original hood hinge

Using an original hood hinge in a BMW 1, 2, or 3 Series brings a number of practical benefits:

• Stable hood guidance – proper hinge operation reduces hood vibration at higher speeds and during closing.
• Better body geometry – easier adjustment of gaps between the hood and other body elements.
• Visual consistency – the original Valencia Orange Metallic B44 color helps maintain a uniform appearance of the vehicle's front section.
• Mounting compatibility – the mounting holes and the shape of the element are adapted to the factory mounting points on the body.

Thanks to this, the hinge will work well both for standard replacement of a worn-out element and for post-collision repairs, where restoring the original functionality and appearance of the car's front is key.

Characteristics of the used element

The offered hood hinge is a used part, which is a beneficial solution for users looking for original BMW components at a more affordable price. The used element retains its factory construction and operating parameters, while at the same time allowing for reduced repair costs compared to new parts.

In the case of body elements such as a hood hinge, it is important that the correct geometry and mechanical functionality are maintained – these are the features that are crucial when selecting a used component for further use.

Additional information and related products

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the front body zone in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as additional hinges, brackets, or hood mounting elements, check the available parts in the BMW Hoods category.

To better evaluate the advantages of choosing original components from the secondary market, it is worth reading the guide describing the benefits of purchasing used elements for this brand – you can find them in the article Used parts for BMW – is it worth it? Key benefits for brand fans.