BMW E81 E87 Roof Moulding Railing Strip Left N/S Blue Le Mans Blau - 381

BMW E81 E87 Roof Moulding Railing Strip Left N/S Blue Le Mans Blau is an original body component designed for installation on the left side of the roof in 1 Series models. The precisely shaped profile ensures proper roof line alignment, while the Le Mans Blau Metallic paint finish helps maintain visual consistency with the factory bodywork. This is a practical solution for post-accident repairs, bodywork and paint corrections, or completing missing roof components.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 0032701-LMB
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 51130032701
• Substitutable numbers: 51130032701, 0032701
• Location on the vehicle: Left
• Color: Le Mans Blau Metallic - 381
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and function of the roof moulding

The left-side roof moulding in the BMW E81/E87 series is responsible for the aesthetic finish of the roof edge and masking mounting gaps. This component contributes to the side profile of the vehicle, influencing the visual continuity of the body lines and the fitment with the doors and other body panels. A properly selected moulding allows for restoring the vehicle's factory appearance after replacing or repairing the roof, pillars, or adjacent components.

Le Mans Blau Metallic color – body matching

The presented moulding is finished in Le Mans Blau Metallic - 381, characteristic of sporty BMW configurations. This allows for reducing the scope of additional painting during body repairs and, in many cases, achieving a consistent visual effect with the existing paint coating. The metallic shade harmonizes well with the 1 Series body line, emphasizing the car's dynamic character.

Vehicle placement and installation aspects

The moulding is designed for installation on the left side of the roof, which facilitates precise matching to the specific side of the body. In practice, this means:

• proper fitment with the roof edge and adjacent panels,
• preservation of the factory side line geometry,
• the ability to utilize existing mounting points on the body.

Thanks to a design consistent with the original BMW project, the moulding works with factory body solutions, which facilitates the work of body shop technicians and painters and shortens installation time.

Application in BMW body repairs

The roof moulding in Le Mans Blau Metallic is particularly useful in situations where:

• it is necessary to replace a damaged or missing roof trim component,
• after body repairs, it is necessary to recreate the side line of the body,
• you want to maintain color consistency with the existing paint.

This is a solution that allows for a technically correct and visually organized restoration of the roof area, without the need to use replacements with uncertain fitment.

Condition and benefits of choosing an original component

The product comes from the Doors and door panels group, which means it is designed to work with side plating elements and doors. Choosing an original BMW roof moulding primarily ensures:

• compliance with factory body geometry,
• better fitment to existing body components,
• a consistent look of the roof area after the repair is completed.

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

For drivers who are considering drivetrain service or gearbox replacement alongside bodywork, a practical guide may be helpful – more information can be found in the article Gearbox: manual, automatic, or DSG – common faults and a guide to buying a used gearbox.