BMW 5 Series E60 Empty Housing For Roof Antenna Shark Barberarot

Visual condition of the part 

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos. 

BMW 5 Series E60 Empty Housing For Roof Antenna Shark Barberarot in Barberarot Metallic - A39 is a practical body component that allows for an aesthetically pleasing and technically correct finish to the vehicle's roof. The empty housing is designed for installation in place of the factory antenna, maintaining the consistent look of the bodywork and the model's characteristic lines. This solution is particularly useful when replacing a damaged housing or during bodywork and paint repairs.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 0301273-BAR
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 0301273
• Substitutable numbers: 84500301273, 0301273
• Color: Barberarot Metallic - A39
• Category: Other Interior Parts & Accessories

Purpose and fitment for the BMW 5 Series E60

The presented BMW 5 Series E60 Empty Housing For Roof Antenna Shark Barberarot has been designed specifically for the BMW 5 Series E60, ensuring it maintains the proper proportions and roof line characteristic of this model. The empty construction allows for the transfer or installation of the appropriate antenna insert according to the vehicle's configuration, without interfering with the geometry of the roof paneling.

This element belongs to the bodywork group related to Doors and door panels, which is significant during comprehensive body repairs when it is necessary to restore the factory appearance of the entire upper part of the vehicle body.

Barberarot Metallic - A39 color and visual appeal

The housing is finished in Barberarot Metallic - A39, a color characteristic of the BMW palette. The metallic red ensures consistency with the body paint in this shade, which reduces or eliminates the need for additional painting. This is particularly beneficial for repairs where maintaining the original color scheme and a seamless transition between the roof elements and other body panels is a priority.

Thanks to the factory paint shade, the housing fits well into the stylistic line of the BMW 5 Series E60, allowing for a consistent, orderly appearance of the vehicle after repair or modernization.

Characteristics of the used part

The roof antenna housing is a used component, which in practice means it comes from disassembly and may show signs of wear typical of aftermarket parts. However, this type of component is valuable for repairs where the priority is maintaining original geometry and fitment to the roof, as well as reducing costs compared to a new part.

Choosing an original, used housing allows for proper alignment with the roof surface and compatibility with the factory mounting hole, which facilitates the work of a body technician or painter and reduces installation time.

Application in body repairs and modernizations

The shark antenna housing in Barberarot Metallic - A39 is suitable for several typical service scenarios:

• replacement of a damaged or cracked housing after a collision or mechanical interference,
• replacing a missing element after previous roof repairs,
• restoring a consistent body appearance after painting the upper part of the vehicle,
• visual modernization of the roof while maintaining the factory character of the BMW.

By maintaining the original form and color, the element fits well into the model's stylistic line, which is important for both private users and workshops specializing in the BMW brand.

Expanding work on the BMW body

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the door area and adjacent body panels in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as skins, reinforcements, or exterior panels, check out the available parts in the BMW Doors and door panels category.

For a comparison of how premium manufacturers approach original body and interior components, you can read an article describing how to maintain the brand's character using aftermarket parts: Audi and emotions in their purest form – how used parts help maintain the brand's DNA.