Bonnet Hinge BMW E60 E61 Hood Right O/S Tiefseeblau Deep Sea Blue A76 7008728

Bonnet Hinge BMW E60 E61 Hood Right O/S Tiefseeblau Deep Sea Blue A76 is an original body component designed for precise guidance and stable support of the engine hood. Thanks to its factory-fit design for BMW construction, it ensures predictable hood operation and maintains the correct geometry of the front body section. It is a practical solution for post-accident repairs, replacing worn-out components, or restoring full hood functionality.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7120276-DSB
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7120276
• Substitutable numbers: 7120276, 41617120276, 7111408, 41627111408, 7008728, 41617008728
• Location on the vehicle: Right
• Color: Tiefseeblau Metallic - A76
• Category: Hinges, Latches & Additional Bonnet Components

Purpose and fitment for BMW E60/E61

The presented hinge is designed for installation on the right side of the engine bay in BMW 5 Series E60 and E61 models. The construction, based on the original BMW design, guarantees proper positioning of the hood relative to the fenders, front panel, and latch, which facilitates achieving even gaps and correct closing. Original origin translates into compatibility with factory mounting points and predictable behavior when opening and closing the hood.

Technical and functional characteristics

The component belongs to the Bonnet hinges, locks, and other hood parts group, responsible for the mechanical guidance and locking of the engine hood. The hinge works in conjunction with the hood and body structure, transferring loads while lifting and holding the hood in a set position. It is designed to ensure smooth movement, reduce stress on the sheet metal, and minimize the risk of hood misalignment during frequent use.

Placement on the right side of the vehicle allows for maintaining the factory operation layout of both hinges, which is particularly important in post-collision repairs when it is necessary to recreate the original geometry of the front body section. Using an original hinge also facilitates subsequent hood position adjustment in a body and paint shop.

Tiefseeblau Metallic A76 color and paint aspects

The component is finished in Tiefseeblau Metallic A76, characteristic of selected BMW 5 Series configurations. For many users, this has practical significance – in repairs where the hinge is partially visible in the engine bay, matching the color to the body improves visual consistency. In the case of a full paint restoration, the hinge can be easily sanded and repainted according to the manufacturer's technology while maintaining its mechanical properties.

Condition, origin, and use in repairs

The offered bonnet hinge is used, which makes it an attractive cost-effective solution while maintaining original BMW quality. Such dismantled parts are particularly valued in repairs of older 5 Series generations, where the availability of new components is sometimes limited or economically unjustified. Using an original hinge allows for maintaining the factory hood operation characteristics and avoiding fitment problems typical of lower-precision aftermarket replacements.

To better understand when it is worth reaching for used body parts and how to choose them safely, it is worth reading the guide: No parts at the dealership? How to deal with repairing older models using dismantled parts. The article explains in which situations dismantled parts are an optimal choice when servicing older BMWs.

Support for selection and expansion of the hood zone

During a comprehensive repair of the front body section, it is often necessary to replace several components that work together. The bonnet hinge can be combined with other components from the same group, such as locks, catches, or additional guide elements, to restore full functionality of opening and closing the engine hood. If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the hood zone in your BMW and need other components from the same group, such as additional hinges, locks, or brackets, check the available parts in the BMW bonnet hinges, locks, and other hood parts category.

Summary of benefits of using an original hinge

Bonnet Hinge BMW E60 E61 Hood Right O/S Tiefseeblau Deep Sea Blue A76 is a practical choice for body repairs where factory fitment, predictable mechanism operation, and the ability to maintain color consistency with the body are important. A used, original component allows for reducing service costs while maintaining the quality standard characteristic of the BMW brand, which is significant for both the durability of the repair and the subsequent comfort of vehicle operation.