BMW E60 Roof Antenna Shark Empty Housing Le Mans Blau Blue Metallic 381

The BMW E60 Roof Antenna Shark Empty Housing Le Mans Blau Blue Metallic in Le Mans Blau Metallic is an aesthetic, original body component designed for the rear section of the roof. The empty housing allows for the convenient replacement of a damaged cover without interfering with the antenna installation, maintaining a consistent body paint appearance. It is a practical solution for users who care about visual consistency and the technical integrity of the roof finish.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 0301273-LMB1
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 0301273
• Substitutable numbers: 84500301273, 0301273, EM
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Color: Le Mans Blau Metallic - 381
• Category: Other Interior Parts & Accessories

Purpose and fitment for BMW E60

The presented BMW E60 Roof Antenna Shark Empty Housing Le Mans Blau Blue Metallic has been designed for installation on the rear part of the roof, replacing the factory antenna. Thanks to a design consistent with the original bodywork, it ensures proper adhesion to the roof panel and stable mounting on the vehicle. The empty housing allows for the transfer of the existing antenna module, which is beneficial for repairs following mechanical or paint damage.

Color and body aesthetics

The color Le Mans Blau Metallic – 381 is a distinctive, metallic shade of blue used in BMW models, which allows for visual consistency with the factory body paint. Using the original shade reduces the need for additional painting and makes it easier to match the component to the existing paint coating. This is particularly important for post-accident repairs or roof restoration, where precise color reproduction is essential.

Design characteristics

The shark-style housing serves as an aerodynamic antenna cover, minimizing air resistance and noise at higher speeds. The empty housing allows for:

• retaining the vehicle's original antenna module,
• replacing only the external component without interfering with the wiring harness,
• easier matching during body and paint work.

Thanks to this solution, the factory look of the roof can be restored with a limited scope of service work.

Component condition and service application

The housing comes from disassembly, making it an attractive alternative to new parts while maintaining the manufacturer's original specifications. This type of component is particularly useful for:

• repairs after mechanical damage to the antenna or its housing,
• body restoration after hail damage or bodywork on the roof,
• restoring the factory look of the vehicle after non-original modifications.

Replacing the housing alone helps reduce service costs while maintaining the functionality of the existing antenna module.

Integration with BMW body components

The shark-style roof antenna housing is part of a group of body components that influence the vehicle's visual and aerodynamic consistency. In combination with other roof components and the rear part of the body, it allows for maintaining the uniform, factory character of the BMW E60. Thanks to the use of the original color and a design consistent with the manufacturer's project, the component fits well into the model's styling line and facilitates professional body and paint repairs.

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

To broaden your knowledge about the construction and development of modern premium cars and the importance of proper selection of body and equipment components, it is worth reading the article Evolution of the Mercedes S-Class: from W140 to W222 – innovations, model differences, and Mercedes auto parts over the years, which shows how technical and stylistic solutions have changed in the luxury car segment.