Original BMW Short Rod Antenna Base - E36 318i, 318ti, 323i, 325i, 328i, M3, and Z3 Roadster (1994–2002)

For E36-era BMW 3 Series cars and the Z3 Roadster and M Roadster, this Original BMW antenna base mounts inside the fender and holds the short rod antenna. The base is threaded to accept the antenna rod. It is the fixed mount that the rod screws into, and it holds the rod upright and secure. BMW gives a weight of 97 g, supplies it as a single piece, and shows production starting in March 1993. It is made in Germany. Antenna bases are common replacement items on older BMWs.

Original BMW Parts carry a 24-month parts warranty.

BMW names this part the antenna base for the short rod antenna. That name separates it from the hardware used with other antenna styles on these chassis. In BMW's parts data, the same base appears across the E36 range, from the M42, M43, and M44 four-cylinders to the M50 and M52 sixes and the S50 and S52 M3 engines. On the Z3 it is shown for the M43, M44, M52, and M54 cars and the S50 and S52 M Roadster. Model coverage for the 318i and 325i centers on the convertible, and the 318ti is the hatchback, so body style matters here.

Technical Details

• Manufacturer: BMW
• Part number: 65-21-8-375-159
• BMW part name: Antenna base for short rod antenna
• Location: inside the fender
• Threaded to accept the antenna rod
• Weight: 97 g (0.2 lb)
• Production start: March 1993
• Sold as one piece
• Made in Germany
• Warranty: 24 months on Original BMW Parts

Common Questions

Where does the base mount?
It mounts inside the fender, and the short antenna rod threads into it.

Does the base come with the antenna rod?
BMW supplies it as a single piece, the base alone. The rod is separate.

Fitment & Compatibility

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