BMW 3 E46 Front Right Door O/S Moulding Trim Strip Black Sapphire Metallic 475

The BMW 3 E46 Front Right Door O/S Moulding Trim Strip Black Sapphire Metallic in Black Sapphire Metallic is an original body component designed for installation on the outer edge of the door. It provides a seamless finish to the side of the body, improves aesthetics, and helps maintain the correct line of the bodywork creases. This is a practical solution for users who want to restore the factory look of the right side of the vehicle after damage or removal.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: P0001035-BS
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 0001035
• Substitutable numbers: 51130001035, 0001035, EM
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Right
• Color: Black Sapphire Metallic - 475
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and fitment for BMW 3 E46

The presented moulding is a part from the Doors and door panels group, designed for installation on the front right door of the BMW 3 Series E46. Its placement on the vehicle is limited to the front passenger side, which facilitates precise matching when planning repairs or replacing a specific section of the door skin.

Thanks to its factory geometry, the moulding maintains the correct profile relative to the door edge, which translates into proper alignment with other side body components. This is particularly important for precise bodywork and painting tasks, where the consistency of the shape and body lines is crucial.

Black Sapphire Metallic color – finish characteristics

The moulding is finished in Black Sapphire Metallic – 475, a popular metallic black used on many BMW 3 E46 units. This type of paint provides a deep, dark shade with a subtle metallic effect that blends well with the body lines and emphasizes the model's characteristic style.

In practice, this means the component can be aesthetically matched to vehicles of the same color without the need for immediate repainting. For cars in a different shade, the moulding can serve as a solid base for repainting, maintaining the correct surface structure and shape tailored to the door.

Protective and functional role of the door moulding

The door moulding serves not only an aesthetic but also a practical role. It is responsible for:

• protecting the edges and the middle part of the door skin against minor impacts and abrasions,
• masking any irregularities at the junction of the sheet metal and seals,
• maintaining the consistent side line of the vehicle, which is important for body geometry control,
• limiting direct contact of the door paint with other objects in tight parking spaces.

For users who care about the visual condition of the bodywork, replacing a damaged or missing moulding with an original part is a simple way to restore the tidy appearance of the side of the car.

Characteristics of the used component

The offered moulding is a used part, which in practice means it comes from vehicle dismantling and may show signs of normal wear. Such components are often chosen for body repairs because they retain factory geometry and mounting methods, while also allowing for cost optimization compared to new parts.

In the case of bodywork and painting, a used moulding often represents a favorable compromise between build quality and repair budget, especially when additional painting of the entire element along with adjacent door sections is planned.

Expansion of the BMW door and door panel zone

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

For drivers interested in the wider use of used components from dismantling in premium class cars, practical tips on selecting and using such elements can be found in the article Used parts for Mercedes – original parts from dismantling, which discusses the advantages of using original components from the secondary market.