Roof Antenna Shark BMW E82 E90 E92 2 Empty Housing Sparkling Graphite A22

Roof Antenna Shark BMW E82 E90 E92 Empty Housing Sparkling Graphite in Sparkling Graphite Metallic A22 is a practical body component designed for mounting on the vehicle's roof. It is an empty housing, ideal as a replacement for a damaged antenna cover, allowing you to maintain a consistent body appearance and an aesthetic finish to the roofline.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 0397539-SG2
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 0397539
• Substitutable numbers: 6942239, 65200397539, 0397539, 6949859, 6942242, EM
• Color: Sparkling Graphite Metallic - A22
• Category: Other Interior Parts & Accessories

Purpose and function of the component

The presented Roof Antenna Shark BMW E82 E90 E92 Empty Housing is an empty cover that shields the actual antenna module mounted in the roof. Its task is to protect the interior of the antenna from external factors and maintain the factory body line characteristic of BMW models with a "shark fin" type antenna.

The element belongs to the bodywork group related to the roof zone and the upper part of the car body, working visually with the line of windows, doors, and side creases. Thanks to this, after replacing a damaged housing, you can restore the consistent look of the entire car body.

Color and visual fit

The housing is finished in the Sparkling Graphite Metallic - A22 shade, which is a metallic graphite paint used factory-standard in many BMW models. This color allows for an aesthetic match to the bodywork in the same paint code, minimizing visual differences between the roof and the newly installed housing.

The metallic structure of the paint harmonizes well with both light and dark body elements, which facilitates integration with moldings, window frames, or door panels. In the case of vehicles in a different color, the housing can provide a contrasting, yet still stylistically consistent accent.

Technical characteristics and installation

This is an original BMW part in used condition, which means it retains the factory geometry, mounting points, and shape characteristic of shark antennas in E82, E90, and E92 models. The empty construction of the housing allows for the transfer of the existing antenna module from the previous cover without interfering with the vehicle's electrical installation.

Such a solution is particularly beneficial when only the outer part of the antenna has been damaged (cracks, scratches, paint defects), while the antenna module itself remains functional. Replacing only the housing allows you to limit the scope of work and costs while restoring the correct appearance of the roof.

Application in the body zone and compatibility

The shark-type roof antenna housing contributes to the upper body line, which visually connects the roof with doors, pillars, and side panels. In BMW E82, E90, and E92 series vehicles, this element is clearly visible, which is why its condition has a direct impact on the visual perception of the entire car.

Replacing a worn or damaged housing with an original element in the correct color is a good solution both for post-accident repairs and for cosmetic refreshing of the bodywork. Thanks to the preservation of the factory shape, there is no need to modify the roof or mounting holes.

Condition and benefits of choosing a used OEM element

The product is offered as a used part, which allows you to combine an attractive price with the preservation of the manufacturer's original specifications. A used OEM element usually fits better dimensionally and visually than low-quality replacements, which is important when mounting on the visible surface of the roof.

Choosing such a housing is particularly sensible for repairs where the priority is to maintain the factory look of the vehicle without the need to use non-factory styling solutions.

Related BMW body elements

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

If you are interested in a broader context of modifications and personalization of models of this brand, it is worth reading the material describing the possibilities of improving cars using original and used components, available in the article MINI John Cooper Works – what makes it stand out and how to improve your MINI?.