BMW X5 Series E70 Seal Engine Bonnet Hood Gasket Front Right O/S 7185552

BMW X5 Series E70 Seal Engine Bonnet Hood Gasket Front Right O/S is an original body component designed for the front right side of the engine compartment in BMW E70 and E71 series models. The carefully designed sealing profile helps limit the ingress of water, dirt, and debris around the hood, flap, and fender, improving the protection of bodywork components. Thanks to the factory fit, installation is precise and predictable, with no modifications required.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7185552
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7185552
• Substitutable numbers: 51767185552, 7185552, PK
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Right
• Category: Other Exterior Parts & Accessories

Purpose and vehicle placement

The gasket is designed for installation in the front right part of the body, in the contact zone between the hood, flap, and fender. It is responsible for sealing a critical area where the bodywork is particularly exposed to external factors.

• Placement: front – right side of the vehicle
• Dedicated to the BMW E70 / E71 series body structure
• Component designed for operation in the immediate vicinity of the engine compartment

This placement means that proper selection and fitment of the gasket is important for protecting the edges of the fender, hood, and adjacent structural elements.

Function and benefits of use

The gasket acts as a barrier between the bodywork and the external environment, supporting the maintenance of proper operating conditions in the front part of the vehicle. Its use helps to:

• limit the ingress of water and moisture around the hood and fender,
• reduce the amount of dirt accumulating in body gaps,
• reduce the risk of accelerated corrosion of sheet metal edges,
• maintain stable fitment of body components in the front right area.

Thanks to its adaptation to the specific BMW design, the gasket's contact line is consistent with the factory design, which helps maintain the original geometry of the gaps and the aesthetics of the bodywork.

Product characteristics and installation

As a component originating from a BMW vehicle, the gasket complies with factory standards for shape and mounting. The appropriately selected length and profile facilitate installation in the original mounting points, without the need for adjustments or trimming.

• Compatibility with factory brackets and guides in the bodywork,
• Can be installed as part of standard bodywork and service tasks,
• Solution intended for use on the front right side of the vehicle.

A component constructed in this way allows for seamless integration with the existing body structure, which is important both for post-accident repairs and for replacing worn-out service gaskets.

Use in BMW service and restoration

BMW X5 Series E70 Seal Engine Bonnet Hood Gasket Front Right O/S is suitable for professional body and paint shops, services specializing in the BMW brand, and individual body repairs. It is particularly useful for:

• post-collision repairs in the front right part of the vehicle,
• body restoration with corrosion spots around the hood and fender,
• refreshing seals in older E70 / E71 units.

By maintaining the original geometry, the component helps restore the factory character of the body lines and improve comfort during daily use.

Related components and technical knowledge expansion

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

If you are interested in comparing technical solutions used in different brands and segments, including sports designs, it is worth reading the analysis of powertrains and chassis – you will find it in the article Audi RS vs other models – what is hidden under the hood and chassis?, which allows for a better understanding of the structural differences between standard and sports versions.