BMW 1 E81 E87 Right O/S Engine Hood Hinge Bonnet Karmesinrot Red A61 7060560

BMW 1 E81 E87 Right O/S Engine Hood Hinge Bonnet Karmesinrot Red A61 is an original body component from the Hoods category, designed for the right side of the engine compartment in BMW 1 Series E81/E87 models. The hinge ensures stable hood operation, precise opening, and secure closing, while the factory Karmesinrot A61 color makes it easy to match with the vehicle's existing paintwork.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7060560-KAR
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7060560
• Substitutable numbers: 7060560, 41617210674, 7210674, 41617131750, 7131750, EM
• Location on the vehicle: Right
• Color: Karmesinrot - A61
• Category: Bonnet Panels

Purpose and function of the hood hinge

The presented hinge is responsible for supporting and guiding the engine hood on the right side, bearing the load during opening and closing while maintaining the correct geometry of the front body section. A properly selected component minimizes the risk of skipping, jamming, or improper fitment of the hood against the fenders and the front panel.

As a part from the Hoods category for the BMW E81/E87, the hinge works with factory mounting points, which helps maintain original gaps and body lines after accident repairs or when replacing a worn-out component.

Karmesinrot A61 color and visual matching

The component is finished in Karmesinrot A61, used as a factory color in selected BMW 1 Series vehicles. This allows for color consistency with the rest of the body during repairs where part of the structure under the hood is visible, which is important both for aesthetics and for potential vehicle valuation on the secondary market.

Selecting a hinge in the correct shade reduces the need for additional painting of the structural component, which shortens repair time and simplifies the service process.

Installation characteristics and compatibility

The hinge has been designed as an OEM BMW component, which means it retains factory mounting points and operating geometry. This facilitates installation in place of the original hinge without the need for structural modifications, drilling additional holes, or using non-standard solutions.

The product has an assigned part number and interchangeable numbers, which allows for precise compatibility verification using the OEM number or reference numbers in BMW catalogs and independent parts selection systems. This identification method is particularly useful when comparing components from different model years or equipment versions.

Component condition and service application

The hood hinge is offered as a used part, which in practice represents a favorable compromise between repair costs and maintaining the manufacturer's original specifications. Such components are frequently used in accident repairs, restorations, and when returning a vehicle to a near-factory state without excessively increasing the service budget.

Replacing a worn or deformed hinge with a functional OEM component allows for restoring proper hood operation, reducing stress on the body panels, and decreasing the risk of paint damage resulting from rubbing against adjacent body elements.

Support with selection and additional information

For precise matching of the hinge to a specific BMW E81/E87 unit, it is worth using the OEM part number or interchangeable numbers, as well as vehicle data (VIN, production year, body version). In case of doubt, specialized guides on selecting used OEM components by catalog numbers may be helpful, similar to materials describing parts selection for five-cylinder units – for example, such as the guide on the Audi five-cylinder engine and selecting original parts.

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.