BMW E87 Sill Strip Side Skirt Right O/S Black Sapphire Metallic - 475 0032948

BMW E87 Sill Strip Side Skirt Right O/S Black Sapphire Metallic is an original body component from the Protective and decorative strips group, designed for installation on the right side of the vehicle. The Black Sapphire Metallic paint finish ensures visual consistency with the factory bodywork while providing an aesthetic finish to the sill area.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 0032948-BS1
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 51770032948
• Substitutable numbers: 51770032948, 0032948
• Location on the vehicle: Right
• Color: Black Sapphire Metallic - 475
• Category: Body Mouldings & Trims

Characteristics and purpose of the component

The sill cover has been designed specifically for the BMW E87 series as a body component mounted on the right side. Its purpose is to protect the sill edge from typical operational damage and to streamline the vehicle's side profile, which is significant for both visual and practical reasons.

Its original BMW origin ensures the maintenance of correct geometry, mounting points, and compatibility with factory mounting holes, which facilitates fitting to the bodywork without the need for modifications.

Color and visual fit

The Black Sapphire Metallic finish corresponds to the factory BMW paint palette, allowing for a seamless blend with other body components in this shade. The metallic structure of the paint provides a characteristic depth and shine, harmonizing well with the side line of the body.

A color selected in this way facilitates the replacement of a damaged strip without the need for additional painting of the entire component, provided that the other vehicle components are maintained in the same shade.

Protective and functional role

The sill cover acts as a shield for the cabin entry area, reducing the risk of mechanical damage around the sill edge. This is particularly important in daily use, where the sill is exposed to contact with footwear and minor debris.

The component belongs to the Protective and decorative strips group, combining a protective function with an orderly appearance of the side part of the body. A correctly installed strip visually stabilizes the sill line and complements the remaining body components.

Condition, origin, and service application

The offered cover is a used part, which allows for an economical repair of the sill area while maintaining the manufacturer's original specifications. Such components are often used in body and paint shops for post-accident repairs and when replacing individual body elements.

Thanks to the preservation of the factory shape and mounting points, the strip can be used as a replacement for a damaged element in BMW E87 vehicles where restoring the original geometry of the right-side sill is required.

Integration with other BMW body components

For work involving a larger scope within the sills and the lower part of the body, it is worth ensuring the consistency of the components used. If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the sill area in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as covers, overlays, or additional strips, check the available parts in the BMW protective and decorative strips category.

For users interested in a broader approach to selecting original body components and other BMW sub-assemblies, materials describing the practical aspects of using used parts may be useful – more information can be found in the article BMW – sports performance and precision. How do original used parts extend the life of the Bavarian icon?.