BMW E81 E87 Left Roof Moulding Railing N/S Alpinweiss III - 300

BMW E81 E87 Left Roof Trim Alpinweiss is an original body part from the Doors and door panels category, designed for installation on the left side of the roof. Finished in the factory color Alpinweiss 3 - 300, it allows for an aesthetic and technically correct repair or replacement of a missing roof trim on your BMW 1 Series.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 0032701-AW
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 32701
• Substitutable numbers: 51130032701, 0032701
• Location on the vehicle: Left
• Color: Alpinweiss 3 - 300
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Intended Use and Fitment for BMW E81 / E87

The roof trim has been specifically designed for BMW 1 Series E81 and E87 models, taking into account the correct roof profile and body lines. Its placement on the left side of the vehicle ensures compatibility with the factory layout of body components, facilitating installation and maintaining a cohesive look for the entire roofline.

Thanks to its original geometry, the part works well with other body components such as doors, pillars, and seals, minimizing the risk of stress or leaks around the roof area.

Alpinweiss 3 - 300 Color and Aesthetic Value

The trim is finished in the Alpinweiss 3 - 300 color, characteristic of many BMW 1 Series models. Using the original shade makes it easier to match the existing body paint, which is particularly important for accident repairs or replacing individual body panels.

In practice, this means the ability to:

• maintain a consistent color scheme for the roof and side body sections,
• limit the scope of potential painting work,
• aesthetically restore the vehicle's factory appearance.

Characteristics of a Used Part

The trim is a used part, meaning it retains the original manufacturer's specifications and fit for the BMW roof structure. A used part is a good solution when preserving the factory geometry and body compatibility is a priority, while optimizing repair costs.

Choosing an original, used roof trim is particularly beneficial when you want to:

• maintain the original body lines,
• ensure a precise fit to mounting points,
• avoid installation issues typical of aftermarket parts with poorer dimensional tolerances.

Application in Body Repairs and Restoration

The left-side roof trim is significant both functionally and visually. It provides an aesthetic finish to the roof edges and contributes to the vehicle's side profile, especially visible from the car's side view. Replacing a damaged or missing trim restores body integrity, which is important for restoration, bodywork repairs, and preparing the car for sale.

This part from the Doors and door panels category fits well into comprehensive work on the side body sections, where doors, sills, and pillars are often repaired simultaneously.

Other BMW Roof Trims in This Category

If you are also looking for other parts from the doors and door panels category for this manufacturer, check out the available BMW Doors and door panels to select complete body kits for your model.

Safety in Selecting Used Parts

When working with body parts and other components from the aftermarket, it's important to know the best practices for selecting used parts. For safety-critical systems like brakes, conscious verification of their technical condition is particularly important. You can find more practical tips in the article Used Brake Systems: How to Safely Choose Discs, Calipers, and ABS?, which shows how to responsibly approach the purchase of used components.