Roof Antenna BMW E82 E90 E92 Shark Empty Housing Ruby Black Metallic 0397539

Roof Antenna BMW E82 E90 E92 Shark Empty Housing in Rubinschwarz Ruby Black Metallic is an original body component designed for E-series models, including the BMW E82, E90, and E92. This is an empty antenna housing, perfect as a replacement for a damaged or aesthetically worn cover, allowing you to restore the consistent look of the roof and maintain the vehicle's factory character.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 0397539-RBL
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 0397539
• Substitutable numbers: 0397539, 65200397539, KD
• Color: Rubinschwarz Ruby Black Metallic - S23 / X03
• Category: Antennas

Purpose and function of the BMW roof antenna housing

The presented shark-style roof antenna housing serves as an external cover for the antenna module mounted on the vehicle's roof. The design is tailored to the body lines of the BMW E-series, ensuring that the consistent aerodynamics and the characteristic, dynamic roof profile are maintained after installation.

As an empty housing, this component allows for the transfer of existing antenna electronics from the previous cover, which is a beneficial solution when replacing it for visual reasons or after minor mechanical damage to the external part of the antenna.

Color and visual fit

The housing is finished in the factory color Rubinschwarz Ruby Black Metallic - S23 / X03, characteristic of selected BMW paint configurations. The metallic black with a ruby tint allows for an aesthetic match to bodywork with the same paint code, minimizing the need for additional painting.

Thanks to the color compatibility with the manufacturer's palette, the element blends well with both dark and contrasting body shades, maintaining a consistent, understated roof appearance and improving the overall presentation of the vehicle after repair.

Installation characteristics

The shark-style roof antenna housing is designed as a component for installation at the factory mounting point on the BMW roof. This allows for the use of the existing mounting hole and seal, which limits the scope of service work to removing the old housing and transferring the antenna insert.

This type of solution is particularly practical in situations where the antenna electronics remain functional and only the external part of the cover requires replacement – this allows for lower repair costs and shorter service time while maintaining the original look of the vehicle.

Product condition and service application

The item comes from the used BMW parts segment, making it an attractive alternative to new components for accident repairs, restorations, or returning the car to a factory-like state. In the case of roof antenna housings, it is crucial to maintain the proper shape and fit to the roof – original BMW solutions ensure proper alignment with the bodywork and an aesthetic finish.

Choosing a used antenna housing is particularly cost-effective for cosmetic repairs where the cost-to-visual-effect ratio matters, as well as when preparing a car for sale or after local paint repairs in the roof area.

Benefits of using an original BMW antenna housing

• Factory fit to the roof – maintaining the proper geometry and body lines of the BMW E-series.
• Color consistency with the Rubinschwarz Ruby Black Metallic paint – reducing or eliminating the need for additional painting.
• Possibility to transfer existing antenna electronics – reduction of service costs.
• Aesthetic finish of the roof area after body and paint repairs.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the roof area in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as additional antenna modules, covers, or housings in other color variants, check the available parts in the BMW car antennas category.

If you want to better plan your service budget and understand when it is worth choosing used OEM components, check out our guide: Rising repair costs and the boom in used parts – how to save on car service?, where you will find practical tips on safely choosing parts from the secondary market.