BMW X5 E53 Hood Bonnet Panel Cover Facelift Black Sapphire Metallic - 475

Visual condition of the part

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

BMW X5 E53 Hood Bonnet Panel Cover Facelift Black Sapphire Metallic is an original body component designed for installation at the front of the vehicle. Thanks to the factory paint in the Black Sapphire Metallic - 475 shade, it provides a cohesive complement to the car's styling and allows for maintaining a uniform body line. It is a practical solution for users looking for a solid, used hood panel instead of expensive bodywork and painting repairs.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7121102-BS1
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7162102
• Substitutable numbers: 41617121102, 7121102, BG
• Location on the vehicle: Front
• Color: Black Sapphire Metallic - 475
• Category: Splash Guards & Mud Flaps

Purpose and fitment

The presented hood is designed specifically for the facelifted BMW X5 E53 model, intended for installation at the front of the body. The original geometry of the panel ensures proper fitment with the fenders, radiator grille, headlights, and hood latch, which facilitates gap alignment and maintains the factory body line. The component is prepared as a direct replacement for the factory hood, which allows for minimizing the scope of bodywork.

Black Sapphire Metallic - 475 paint finish

The hood is covered with factory paint in the Black Sapphire Metallic - 475 shade, characteristic of many facelifted BMW X5 E53 configurations. The metallic black blends well with both light and dark styling accessories, emphasizing the front line of the vehicle. For many users, this means the possibility of installing the component without the need for full repainting, which shortens repair time and reduces costs, especially when the vehicle's color matches the offered hood.

Characteristics of a used component

The hood is a used component, which in practice means it may show signs of wear typical for parts removed from a vehicle, while maintaining its structural functionality. This type of component is often chosen as a reasonable compromise between cost and quality, especially for post-accident or restoration repairs. A used body panel allows for maintaining the original sheet metal structure and factory stampings, which is important for precise alignment of the hood relative to other front-end elements of the car.

Benefits of using an original BMW hood

Using an original hood for the facelifted BMW X5 E53 brings a number of practical benefits:

• factory panel geometry facilitating the alignment of gaps and body lines,
• stylistic consistency with other front-end elements of the vehicle,
• possibility of limiting painting work due to color matching,
• preservation of the structural rigidity of the front body section.

For body shops and individual users, this means faster installation and fewer adjustments when fitting the component.

Expanding BMW body repairs

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the body zone in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as additional covers, panels, or supplementary mounting elements, check the available parts in the BMW Mudflaps category.

For users interested in a broader approach to body modifications or repairs and the selection of used BMW components, an article describing the differences between standard parts and the M and M Performance line may be helpful – more information can be found in the material BMW M Performance: how do BMW M components differ from standard ones?.