Cheap BMW X4 Aerial

The BMW X4 has been produced in two generations: the F26 (2014–2018) and the G02 (2018–present), with a G02 facelift arriving in 2021. Aerials and their associated wiring and bodywork mounting points can differ between the F26 and G02 generations, so a part sourced from the opposite generation may not be a straightforward swap. If you're buying within the same generation, fitment is much more likely, but always confirm with the breaker against your exact registration to be sure.

A 2016 X4 is an F26 (first generation, 2014–2018), while a 2019 X4 is a G02 (second generation, 2018–present), so these are different generations with different body structures and roof profiles. Parts crossing that F26-to-G02 boundary should not be assumed to interchange, and we'd recommend you confirm compatibility with the breaker against your registration before purchasing.

Trim level — whether your X4 is an xLine, M Sport, M40i, or any other variant — does not fundamentally affect which roof aerial or shark-fin aerial is fitted, as the mounting point and body design are shared across the range. That said, there can be cosmetic differences in aerial colour or finish between trims, so ask the breaker to confirm the colour match if that matters to you. Fitment itself should not be an issue across trims within the same generation.

BMW does use shared platforms across models — the F26 X4 shares its platform with the F25 X3, and the G02 X4 shares its platform with the G01 X3 — which means aerial fitment may cross over between these related models. However, roof profiles and bodywork can differ enough to affect how a shark-fin aerial sits or seals, so this is worth confirming directly with the breaker against your specific registration rather than assuming it will work.

The BMW X4, across both the F26 (2014–2018) and G02 (2018–present) generations, is fitted with a shark-fin style roof aerial rather than a traditional mast aerial, which is standard practice for BMW's coupe-SUV body style. The shark-fin unit typically integrates AM/FM reception and may also house DAB and GPS modules depending on the specification of the individual car. When sourcing a used aerial, it's worth confirming with the breaker that the unit from their vehicle matches the modules fitted to yours.

The G02 X4 received a facelift in 2021, and while the overall body structure remained the same generation, minor changes to trim and exterior components were made. The aerial mounting point and shark-fin housing are unlikely to have changed significantly across the G02 facelift, but to be certain the part will fit and look correct on your car, confirm with the breaker against your registration before buying.