BMW E60 Right Roof Moulding Railing Gutter O/S Carbonschwarz Black 7070196

BMW E60 Right Roof Moulding Railing Gutter O/S Carbonschwarz Black is an original body component from the Doors and door panels group, designed for installation on the right side of the roof. Finished in the factory Carbonschwarz Metallic - 416 color, it ensures a consistent vehicle appearance and maintains the correct fitment line for seals and windows.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 0031142-CAR
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 0031142
• Substitutable numbers: 51130031142, 0031142, 7070196
• Location on the vehicle: Right
• Color: Carbonschwarz Metallic - 416
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and function of the roof moulding

The roof moulding in the BMW E60 is responsible for the aesthetic finishing of the roof edge and the side of the bodywork, as well as providing stable guidance for seals and components adjacent to the upper part of the doors. The right side is particularly important for sealing and proper water drainage, which is why using an original moulding with the correct profile and geometry has a direct impact on vehicle comfort.

The component from this group ensures proper fitment with windows, doors, and other body panels, reducing the risk of wind noise and unwanted stress on the bodywork.

Color and body fitment

The moulding is finished in Carbonschwarz Metallic - 416, a color characteristic of many BMW paint configurations. This provides a seamless match to the factory paintwork, eliminating the need for additional color matching on the roof and upper door sections.

Precise color matching and the correct profile shape facilitate installation and help maintain a uniform side line of the body, which is especially important during accident repairs or visual restoration of the vehicle.

Vehicle placement and installation aspects

The presented roof moulding is designed for installation on the right side of the vehicle, eliminating the risk of error when selecting the part for the correct side of the body. Proper profiling and factory mounting points allow for installation in place of the original moulding without the need for body modifications.

Proper seating of the moulding is not only important for aesthetics but also for functionality – it affects the correct routing of seals, the stability of adjacent components, and limits the ingress of water and debris around the roof edge.

Characteristics of the used component

The roof moulding comes from dismantling, meaning it is a used part that retains its original geometry and factory surface finish. Such components are often chosen for body repairs because they ensure compliance with factory assembly and appearance standards while optimizing costs compared to new components.

For items in the Doors and door panels group, using original used parts is particularly beneficial where maintaining factory stampings, lines, and body proportions is essential.

Support with selection and repair expansion

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the door and roof area in your BMW and need other components from the same group, such as door skins, reinforcements, or additional mouldings, check out the available parts in the BMW Doors and door panels category.

If you are considering whether used parts or replacements are better for body repair, the article comparing both options may be helpful – you can find it here: Accident repair and choosing used body parts.