BMW X5 E53 Left Engine Hood Hinge Bonnet N/S Oxfordgruen Oxford Green 8402173

BMW X5 E53 Left Engine Hood Hinge Bonnet N/S Oxfordgruen Oxford Green is an original body component designed for precise guidance and support of the engine hood on the driver's side. Thanks to its factory geometry and robust construction, it ensures stable opening and secure closing of the hood, which is important for both ease of operation and the protection of engine bay components. This used, original hinge is a sensible choice for professional body repairs of the BMW X5 E53.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 8402173-OXF
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 8402173
• Substitutable numbers: 41617006123, 7006123, 41618402173, 8402173, EM
• Location on the vehicle: Left
• Color: Oxfordgruen Metallic - 430
• Category: Bonnet Panels

Purpose and fitment for BMW X5 E53

The presented hinge has been designed specifically for the BMW X5 E53 model, taking into account the construction of the front body section and the characteristic hood line. Its placement on the left side of the vehicle ensures proper guidance of the engine hood relative to the fender, cowl, and latch, which reduces the risk of stress, paint rubbing, or improper panel alignment.

The original hinge design allows for maintaining factory gaps between the hood and adjacent panels, which is essential both for post-accident repairs and for precise body adjustment in daily-driven vehicles.

Oxfordgruen Metallic color – benefits for paint repairs

The component is finished in Oxfordgruen Metallic – 430, characteristic of many BMW X5 E53 units. For body shops and users, this means the possibility of:

• reducing the scope of auxiliary painting in the hinge area,
• easier visual matching to the existing paint coating,
• maintaining color consistency within the engine bay and hood edges.

In the case of repairs where the hood remains the same color, the factory finish of the hinge facilitates maintaining an aesthetic appearance when the engine hood is opened, without the need for additional paint work in hard-to-reach areas.

Technical and functional characteristics

The left-side hood hinge is responsible for bearing the loads resulting from the weight of the engine hood and the forces acting during opening and closing. The component's construction has been developed to:

• ensure smooth hood movement throughout the full range of opening,
• maintain a stable position of the hood in the closed position,
• reduce play and unwanted vibrations while driving.

By using an original hinge, it is possible to maintain the correct geometry of the hood's operation, which is significant for the durability of the latch, hood struts, and adjacent body components.

Practical advantages of using an original used hinge

Choosing an original, used hood hinge for the BMW X5 E53 is a solution that combines economic aspects with the preservation of factory mounting parameters. The component sourced from dismantling:

• retains original mounting points and shape,
• facilitates installation without the need for structural modifications,
• allows for precise adjustment of the hood position relative to the body.

For workshops specializing in the BMW brand and for conscious users, this is a practical way to restore the correct operation of the engine hood after mechanical damage or corrosion of the original hinge.

Expanding repairs within the front body section of the BMW

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

For drivers and workshops who want to better understand when it is worth choosing original used components instead of refurbished ones, our guide material may be helpful – see why an original used part is sometimes a more sensible choice than refurbishment.