Roof Antenna BMW F20 F21 F31 Empty Housing Aerial Platinum Silver – C08 2218150

Description

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

Roof Antenna BMW F20 F21 F31 Empty Housing Aerial Platinum Silver is an original roof antenna housing from the Car antennas group, designed for installation in the rear part of the roof. The component in Platinum Silver – C08 color allows for an aesthetic and technically correct replacement of a damaged housing, maintaining the factory look of the BMW bodywork.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 2218150-PSM
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 2218150
• Substitutable numbers: 2218150, 65202218150
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Color: Platinsilber Metallic – C08
• Category: Antennas

Purpose and function of the roof antenna housing

The roof antenna housing in BMW F-series models plays an important protective and aesthetic role. It secures the antenna module against weather conditions while maintaining a consistent, factory look of the roofline. The presented housing is matched to the rear part of the body, which facilitates installation in the factory location without interfering with the body structure.

Thanks to the preservation of the original geometry and shape, the element allows for proper seating of the antenna and stable mounting relative to the roof panel. This solution is particularly useful when replacing a damaged, cracked, or deformed housing after a collision, hailstorm, or improper disassembly.

Color and visual fit

The housing is finished in the Platinum Silver – C08 shade, which allows for a consistent match to the bodywork in the same color or a deliberate use as a contrasting stylistic accent. The metallic paint coating provides the characteristic BMW gloss and harmonizes well with the roofline and the rear part of the body.

In the case of vehicles after body and paint repairs, using an original housing in the correct color reduces the need for additional painting, which shortens repair time and reduces the risk of shade differences between elements.

Technical characteristics and installation

The roof antenna housing has been designed as an element dedicated to specific BMW models, which translates into precise fitment with roof contours and correct positioning relative to the rear part of the body. The design provides for installation in the factory location, using original mounting points and seals provided by the manufacturer.

Such a solution limits the need for modifications, and a correctly installed housing helps maintain the tightness of the connection with the roof panel, which is important from the point of view of protecting the vehicle interior and the antenna installation. The used element allows for an economical repair while maintaining the original design specification.

Used condition – a conscious technical choice

The presented housing comes from the used parts segment, which is a reasonable compromise between repair cost and maintaining original manufacturing quality. In many cases, using a used OEM housing is more beneficial than installing a replacement with uncertain fitment and different surface finish.

If you are considering whether a new or used part is a better solution in your case, it is worth reading a practical discussion of the topic in the article Car parts – new or used? We compare costs, quality, and durability, where the differences in costs, durability, and availability of components are described in detail.

Expansion of modernization in the area of antennas and communication systems

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

For drivers analyzing various repair strategies – from regeneration to the installation of used components – the material describing the practical differences between these approaches, available in the article Regenerated or used original – which part to choose for repair?, may also be helpful.