BMW F06 F12 Hood Bonnet Engine Covering Panel Ruby Black Metallic - X03

Visual condition of the part

Possible scratches and paint chips – condition as shown in the product photos.

BMW F06 F12 Hood Bonnet Engine Covering Panel Ruby Black Metallic - X03 is an original body component designed for installation in the front section of the vehicle. Thanks to its factory origin, it ensures precise fitment to the body lines and visual consistency with the remaining body panels. This is a solution for users who expect solid quality and an aesthetic appearance in line with BMW standards.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7228974-RUB
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7228974
• Substitutable numbers: 7228974, 41617228974
• Location on the vehicle: Front
• Part type: Bonnet
• Color: Rubinschwarz Ruby Black Metallic - S23 / X03
• Category: Bonnet Panels

Characteristics and purpose of the BMW F06 F12 hood

The presented hood belongs to the Hoods category and is dedicated to BMW F06 and F12 series models. The component is designed as an engine compartment cover panel, mounted in the front of the body, which allows for maintaining the proper geometry of the vehicle's front and the correct flow of styling lines characteristic of this BMW generation.

The original construction ensures compatibility with factory mounting points, hinges, and the hood latch, which facilitates installation and allows for the proper operation of the cover's opening and closing mechanism.

Color Rubinschwarz Ruby Black Metallic – S23 / X03

The hood is finished in Rubinschwarz Ruby Black Metallic – S23 / X03, which combines deep black with a metallic effect and a subtle ruby tone. This shade fits well with the styling of high-end BMW models, emphasizing the elegant, understated character of the body.

For vehicle owners with the same paint code, using a ready-painted component can reduce the scope of paint work, which speeds up the visual repair process of the car's front and helps maintain color consistency across the entire body.

Placement on the vehicle and assembly aspects

Mounting the hood in the front of the vehicle is crucial for protecting the engine compartment and for the body's aerodynamics. This component works in conjunction with the fenders, bumper, radiator grille, and engine compartment seals, which is why it is important to use a panel with the correct geometry and rigidity.

The original BMW F06 F12 hood allows for:

• maintaining correct gaps between body components,
• proper operation of the latch mechanism and hinges,
• maintaining adequate airflow in the engine compartment zone.

The product is in used condition, which means it comes from an operated vehicle, but it retains the structural functionality necessary for further use after proper installation and potential visual preparation.

Benefits of using an original BMW hood

Using an original BMW hood in Rubinschwarz Ruby Black Metallic brings a number of practical benefits:

• Factory fitment – a panel designed specifically for the given body generation, without the need for structural modifications.
• Stylistic consistency – maintaining the characteristic front line of the BMW F06/F12 and compatibility with other body elements.
• Reduction of additional work – if the paint code matches the car, it is possible to minimize the scope of painting.
• Reasonable cost-to-effect compromise – a used OEM component allows for visual and functional repair without the need to invest in a new part.

BMW Hoods – expansion and repair of the front zone

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 cover panels, reinforcements, or complementary shields, check out the available parts in the BMW Hoods category.

More about tuning and the use of used components

If you are considering a broader modernization of the vehicle and want to better plan the use of used body components and other sub-assemblies, it is worth familiarizing yourself with practical tips regarding the optimal selection of parts, safety, and the cost-effectiveness of such modifications – you will find them in the article Tuning with used parts – how to gain performance without spending a fortune.