Roof Antenna BMW X5 E70 X6 E71 Roof Shark Cover Sophistograu Grey Metallic - A90

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The product shows signs of use visible in the photos. 

Roof Antenna BMW X5 E70 X6 E71 Roof Shark Cover Sophistograu Grey Metallic - A90 is an original, used "shark fin" antenna cover designed for installation on the rear part of the vehicle body. This component allows for an aesthetically pleasing and technically correct installation of the antenna module, maintaining a consistent roof appearance and the factory character of the car. Thanks to its Sophistograu Grey Metallic - A90 paint finish, the cover blends harmoniously with the bodywork in the same tone.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 0420271-SOP
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 0420271
• Substitutable numbers: 65200420271, 0420271, BG
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Color: Sophistograu Grey Metallic - A90
• Category: Antennas

Purpose and function of the antenna cover

The presented cover belongs to the Car antennas category and was designed specifically for the BMW X5 E70 model. Mounted on the rear part of the roof, it shields the actual antenna module, ensuring its stable position and protection against external factors. The "shark fin" design reduces air resistance and minimizes turbulence, which is important at higher speeds.

The factory-fit shape and mounting points facilitate installation and allow for maintaining the original body line. This solution is particularly beneficial when replacing a damaged or non-factory cover with a component consistent with the manufacturer's design.

Sophistograu Grey Metallic - A90 color

The cover is finished in Sophistograu Grey Metallic - A90, characteristic of many BMW configurations. The metallic paint coating ensures consistency with the factory body paint in this shade, which reduces the need for additional painting when matching it to a car of the same color.

For users planning individual painting, the uniform surface of the cover provides a convenient base for preparation and application of a new layer of paint according to the painter's requirements.

Placement on the vehicle and mounting aspects

The component is intended for installation in the rear roof area, in accordance with the factory design of the BMW X5 E70. This placement ensures:

• favorable operating conditions for the antenna module,
• preservation of the original body aerodynamics,
• easier service access during any potential disassembly work.

As an OEM part, the cover is structurally prepared to work with factory mounting solutions, which promotes precise fitment with the roof surface and reduces the risk of leaks after proper installation.

Characteristics of the used component

The antenna cover is a used component, which in practice means a favorable cost-to-quality ratio while maintaining original geometry and compatibility with the BMW body. This type of part is particularly attractive for accident repairs, replacing a component with a damaged paint coating, or restoring a car to a state close to factory condition after previous modifications.

Thanks to the preservation of the factory shape and dimensions, the cover works well with the original antenna module, which promotes the stability of the systems for which the roof antenna serves as a protective housing.

Expanding your BMW antenna configuration

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the roof area in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as additional covers, antenna modules, or mounting elements, check out the available parts in the BMW car antennas category.

More practical information on how to effectively use used body components and covers from disassembly can be found in the article "Replacing body parts with used ones – can body parts from disassembly look like new?", which discusses the advantages of such solutions in the context of quality and cost-effectiveness of repairs.