Roof Antenna BMW F11 X5 E70 Roof Shark Cover Sparkling Bronze Metallic 9212503

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

Roof Antenna BMW F11 X5 E70 Roof Shark Cover Sparkling Bronze Metallic is an original, used "shark fin" roof antenna cover designed for installation at the rear of the vehicle body. This component allows for an aesthetically pleasing and technically correct finish to the rear roof area, ensuring proper coverage of the antenna module and a consistent look with the body lines of the BMW X5 E70. Thanks to the factory Sparkling Bronze Metallic - B06 color, the cover integrates harmoniously with the vehicle's paintwork, without the need for additional color matching.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 0420271-SPB
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 0420271
• Substitutable numbers: 0420271, 65200420271, 9212503, KD
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Color: Sparkling Bronze Metallic - B06
• Category: Antennas

Purpose and function of the antenna cover

The presented cover belongs to the Car antennas group and is dedicated to installation on the rear part of the BMW X5 E70 roof. Its task is to cover the actual antenna module, protect the connectors from external factors, and maintain the aerodynamic body line characteristic of the "shark fin" versions. The cover's design is engineered for factory mounting points, which facilitates correct seating of the element without interfering with the roof structure.

Color and visual matching

The cover is finished in Sparkling Bronze Metallic - B06, which allows for a consistent match with factory paint of the same code. The metallic coating provides a characteristic play of light on the surface, ensuring the element does not stand out from the other body panels. For vehicles in this color, the cover can be installed without the need for repainting, which reduces repair time and costs associated with color matching.

Vehicle placement and mounting aspects

The element is designed for installation in the rear roof zone, at the location of the factory antenna socket. This placement ensures optimal operating conditions for the antenna module and minimizes exposure to mechanical damage during daily use. The cover is structurally prepared to work with the original BMW antenna system, which allows for maintaining the factory geometry and the tightness of the connection with the roof skin.

Characteristics of the used part

The antenna cover is a used part, sourced from dismantling, which allows for an economical vehicle repair while maintaining the manufacturer's original specifications. Such components are particularly valued in the case of post-accident repairs and when replacing damaged exterior elements, where it is crucial to maintain compliance with the shape, mounts, and surface finish of the factory BMW standard.

Selection support and additional information

When selecting an antenna cover for a specific BMW X5 E70 configuration, it is worth paying attention to color compatibility, body type, and the antenna system used. To avoid mistakes when purchasing used parts and to better understand the importance of OEM numbers and interchangeable numbers, it is worth using the advice contained in the article No more bad purchases! How to professionally select used car parts, saving time and nerves, where the principles of verifying compatibility are discussed in detail.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the rear body area in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as antenna housings, antenna bases, or antenna module covers, check the available parts in the BMW car antennas category.

For users interested in expanding BMW equipment using components from higher versions, tips on retrofitting and integrating additional antenna functions, described in the guide Retrofitting in VAG and BMW group cars: How to cheaply upgrade a car using used parts from higher versions?, which discusses the practical aspects of using dismantled parts in retrofit projects, may be useful.