BMW E60 Empty Housing Roof Antenna Shark Fin Cover Oxford Green - 430 0301273

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

BMW E60 Empty Housing Roof Antenna Shark Fin Cover Oxford Green is an original body component designed for mounting on the vehicle roof. It allows for an aesthetic finish of the roof antenna area, ensuring a consistent look with the vehicle's body paint in the Oxford Green - 430 shade. This is a practical solution for users who want to restore the factory look of the roof or replace a damaged antenna cover.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 0301273-OXF
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 0301273
• Substitutable numbers: 0301273, 84500301273, KD
• Color: Oxfordgruen Metallic - 430
• Category: Antennas

Technical specifications and purpose

The presented shark fin roof antenna housing is an item from the Car Antennas group dedicated to BMW E60 series models. The construction is an empty housing, which allows for the transfer of an existing antenna insert or the use of a compatible module according to the vehicle's configuration. This makes it possible to maintain the original roof line and proper antenna seating without interfering with the body structure.

The housing has been designed for factory roof mounting, which facilitates fitting to the contours and seals. The shark fin shape reduces air resistance and fits well into the BMW E60 styling, ensuring an orderly, visually consistent vehicle profile.

Oxford Green - 430 color and visual matching

The finish in Oxford Green - 430 allows for an aesthetic match to bodywork painted in the same shade. The metallic coating provides characteristic color depth and proper light play on the housing surface, which is particularly important for elements placed on the roof, visible from many perspectives.

For users who care about the visual consistency of the body, using an originally painted antenna housing helps avoid color differences typical of unpainted replacements. This solution works well both when replacing a damaged cover and when completing a missing element after body and paint repairs.

Used condition and benefits of choosing OEM parts

The item is offered in used condition, which allows for a reasonable purchase cost while maintaining the manufacturer's original specifications. A used OEM antenna housing usually blends better with existing paint aging than newly painted replacements, which can limit the visibility of shade differences on the vehicle roof.

For drivers considering purchasing second-hand parts, a guide describing how to safely choose such components and what to pay attention to during their installation will be useful – detailed tips can be found in the article Used parts – Your guide to the best offers in the automotive store.

Practical application in the roof and antenna zone

The shark fin roof antenna housing serves a protective and aesthetic function for the antenna module located in the rear part of the roof. A properly selected cover:

• protects the antenna insert from atmospheric factors,
• ensures stable, factory seating on the roof surface,
• limits the risk of water ingress around the mounting hole,
• maintains the consistent look of the roof line characteristic of the BMW E60.

Thanks to the use of the original housing geometry, it is possible to maintain proper adhesion to the paint and correct sealing in the mounting zone, which is important for both durability and vehicle comfort.

Selection of other elements from the BMW antenna group

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the roof zone in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as antenna bases, antenna inserts, or additional covers, check the available parts in the BMW Car Antennas category.

Summary

BMW E60 Empty Housing Roof Antenna Shark Fin Cover Oxford Green is a practical choice for users who want to restore the factory look of the roof and ensure proper antenna seating. The used condition combined with the original origin allows for a favorable compromise between price and quality, and the matched paint color facilitates integration with the existing body finish.