BMW Hood Latch Striker Plate - Genuine BMW 51237473707

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BMW Hood diagram for 840i xDrive, 840i Gran Coupe, M850i xDrive, & more

A hood latch striker plate is a metal component mounted on the vehicle’s body that works with the hood latch to securely hold the hood closed. When the hood is shut, the latch engages with the striker plate to keep it locked in place, ensuring both safety and stability while driving. A properly aligned striker plate is essential for smooth hood operation and reliable latching.

• Hood not latching securely, leading to potential safety hazards.
• Difficulty opening or closing the hood, caused by misalignment or wear.
• Visible wear, rust, or damage on the plate, affecting proper engagement with the latch.

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The original parts used by BMW to build your car are available as replacement parts under the “Genuine BMW” brand. When ordering a Genuine BMW part you are guaranteed to get the same part that you would pick up from your local dealerships part department. Genuine BMW parts have been built to BMW’s stringent standards and are the same quality of the original parts used to build your Ultimate Driving Machine.

You may not realize this, but the parts that make up your BMW are not necessarily manufactured by BMW. No cause for concern, as BMW designs the part, hires a manufacturer, and ensures its quality to you. In fact, many of these manufacturers have been making parts for BMW for decades. In our industry these manufacturers are called OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturers), and these are often brands you recognize, including Lemforder, ZF, Sachs, Bosch, Valeo, Zimmermann, Siemens VDO, Corteco, and more. Don’t be surprised to open that Genuine BMW parts box and find an OEM branded part inside, simply with the addition of a BMW logo.

Be sure to keep an eye out for OE tags on our product pages to quickly identify parts coming direct from OE manufacturers. That extra bit of insight could save you some serious money while shopping! Refer to our OE Academy for further information regarding the OE/OEM tags throughout the site.