BMW E60 Left Roof Moulding Railing Gutter Rail N/S Black Sapphire Metallic

BMW E60 Left Roof Moulding Railing Gutter Rail N/S Black Sapphire Metallic is an original body component designed for installation on the left side of the roof in BMW 5 Series E60 models. The precisely profiled moulding in Black Sapphire Metallic ensures a visually consistent roof finish and proper body line alignment. This used OEM part allows for a technically correct replacement of a damaged moulding without interfering with the vehicle's body structure.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7070195-BS
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7070195
• Substitutable numbers: 51130031141, 0031141, 7070195
• Location on the vehicle: Left
• Color: Black Sapphire Metallic - 475
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and function of the roof moulding

The left roof moulding plays an important role in sealing and aesthetically finishing the roof, especially in the area where it meets the windows and doors. It is responsible for:

• maintaining the continuity of the roof line on the left side of the vehicle,
• aesthetically closing the edges of the body panels,
• preparation for the potential installation of accessory roof bars compatible with the railing design,
• limiting the ingress of dirt into the space under the moulding.

Thanks to its factory profile, the moulding adapts to the geometry of the BMW E60 roof, which facilitates installation and allows for maintaining factory-standard fitment.

Color and visual fitment

The finish in Black Sapphire Metallic ensures compatibility with paint code 475, commonly found on the BMW 5 Series E60. The metallic paint structure allows for:

• consistent integration with the factory body color,
• reducing the need for additional painting when replacing the component on vehicles of the same color,
• maintaining a uniform aesthetic of the roof line and the upper part of the doors.

Selecting a moulding in the correct color is particularly important for post-accident repairs and when replacing individual body components, where visual surface continuity is essential.

Vehicle placement and installation aspects

The component is intended for installation on the left side of the vehicle, which is significant both in terms of geometry and mounting method. The design of the moulding is adapted to:

• the shape of the left side of the BMW E60 roof,
• factory mounting points in the bodywork,
• the path of the door and window edges on the driver's side.

This used OEM part from the Doors and door panels category allows for the preservation of original installation technology, which is crucial for professional body and paint repairs as well as for restoring the vehicle's factory appearance.

Benefits of using an original BMW moulding

Using an original BMW roof moulding in Black Sapphire Metallic offers a number of practical advantages:

• Factory fitment – compatibility with the roof line and body shape of the BMW E60 without the need for modifications.
• Color consistency – metallic paint matched to a popular BMW body color reduces the scope of paintwork required.
• Professional repair result – replacing a damaged moulding with an original part improves the visual perception of the entire upper body section.
• Compatibility with other body components – the moulding works in conjunction with the doors, windows, and seals on the left side of the vehicle.

Expanding repairs within the BMW bodywork

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

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