Roof Antenna BMW F20 F21 F31 Empty Housing Aerial Sparkling Bronze Metallic B06

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

Roof Antenna BMW F20 F21 F31 Empty Housing Aerial Sparkling Bronze Metallic is an original body component designed for installation on the rear part of the roof in selected BMW F-series models. The empty antenna housing allows for an aesthetic and technically correct restoration of the vehicle's factory appearance, especially after bodywork repairs or the replacement of a damaged "fin". Thanks to its compatibility with the factory roof geometry, it ensures precise fitment and color consistency with the body paint.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 2218150-SPB
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 2218150
• Substitutable numbers: 65202218150, 2218150
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Color: Sparkling Bronze Metallic - B06
• Category: Other Exterior Parts & Accessories

Purpose and function of the component

The presented roof antenna housing is designed for installation on the rear part of the BMW roof, in the place of the factory "shark fin" antenna. As an empty housing, it serves as a base for transferring existing antenna electronics or installing a compatible insert, which allows for maintaining the original body lines and proper installation of the wiring.

The component primarily serves a protective and aerodynamic function, shielding the antenna module from external factors and minimizing air turbulence in the rear roof area. This allows the vehicle to maintain its factory airflow characteristics and the consistent, characteristic BMW look.

Color and paint matching

The housing is finished in Sparkling Bronze Metallic – B06, which enables the continuity of the paint coating to be maintained without the need for additional painting for vehicles in the same shade. The metallic structure of the paint ensures consistency with the factory body finish, and the properly selected shade helps to minimize visual differences between the roof and the antenna.

This solution is particularly beneficial for post-accident repairs or spot roof restoration, where it is important to quickly restore the vehicle to a state close to the factory condition without extensive paint work.

Installation characteristics

The roof antenna housing has been designed for installation in the rear part of the vehicle, in the place of the factory antenna opening. The housing construction allows it to be mounted on the roof in a stable manner, while maintaining proper sealing and geometry relative to the roof contours.

In practice, this means the possibility of:

• replacing a damaged or cracked housing without interfering with the roof structure,
• transferring the existing antenna module to the new housing,
• maintaining the factory routing of the antenna installation inside the vehicle.

Thanks to the preservation of the original shape and dimensions, the installation process is predictable for an experienced body-mechanical service or a workshop specializing in the BMW brand.

Component condition and service application

The antenna housing is a used component, which makes it an attractive service solution in situations where the priority is to reduce repair costs while maintaining the manufacturer's original specifications. This type of component will work well both for post-accident repairs and for replacing worn or damaged body parts resulting from daily use.

Due to its function, the housing is particularly useful in vehicles where it is important to maintain a consistent roof appearance and properly protect the antenna module from moisture and dirt.

Integration with other BMW components and technical content

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 covers, grilles, or additional roof trim details, check the available parts in the Other BMW category.

For a comparison of technical solutions used in sports models of other brands, including body construction, powertrains, and associated components, it is worth reading the article Audi RS vs other models – what is hidden under the hood and chassis?, which discusses design and service differences in the context of selecting spare parts.