BMW 1 SERIES 1 E87 Sill Strip Side Skirt Right O/S Sonora Metallic - A23

BMW 1 SERIES 1 E87 Sill Strip Side Skirt Right O/S Sonora Metallic - A23 is an original body component designed for the right side of the vehicle. It provides a seamless finish to the lower side of the car, maintaining the factory sill line and the aesthetics of the Sonora Metallic paint. This is a practical solution for post-accident repairs, corrosion correction, or replacing a damaged passenger-side sill strip.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 0032948-SON1
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 51770032948
• Substitutable numbers: 51770032948, 0032948, SON18032102
• Location on the vehicle: Right
• Color: Sonora Metallic - A23
• Category: Other Exterior Parts & Accessories

Purpose and fitment for BMW 1 Series E87

The presented sill strip is dedicated to the BMW 1 Series E87 body and is mounted on the right side of the vehicle. Thanks to its factory profile, it maintains the correct sill geometry, which facilitates installation and ensures proper alignment with the doors, wheel arches, and other side body panels.

The item is prepared as a replacement part for users who want to restore the original look of the sill area without the need for aftermarket alternatives with uncertain fitment.

Sonora Metallic A23 color – visual consistency of the body

The strip is finished in Sonora Metallic A23 paint, characteristic of selected BMW 1 Series E87 configurations. This makes it possible to maintain a uniform color scheme on the side of the vehicle, which is important both for body and paint repairs and for restoring the car's original specification.

The factory shade facilitates workshop work – in many cases, it limits the scope of painting to potential touch-ups, which shortens the repair time and reduces the risk of paint tone differences.

Characteristics of the used component

As a used part, the sill strip comes from disassembly and is intended for further use after installation in another vehicle. Such components are frequently chosen for repairs where maintaining original build quality and factory shape is key, while simultaneously optimizing costs.

A used body component allows for a technically correct repair of the sill area while maintaining compliance with the factory construction of the BMW E87.

Application in sill area repairs

The right-side sill strip serves a protective and aesthetic function in the lower part of the body side. In practice, it is used for, among other things:

• repairs after side collisions in the area of the sill and passenger door,
• removing corrosion spots in the lower part of the body,
• visual renovation of the vehicle when the existing strip is scratched or deformed,
• restoring the original appearance of the car after unprofessional modifications.

Thanks to its factory profile and dedicated placement on the vehicle, the component works well with the original mounting points in the BMW 1 Series E87.

Technical support and related content

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 out the available parts in the Other BMW category.

For users interested in comparing standard components with high-performance versions and changes in bodywork, suspension, or drivetrain, our blog article may be helpful: BMW M Performance – differences between BMW M components and standard ones.

If you are also interested in a broader context of sports modifications in other brands, including differences in engine, brake, and chassis construction, take a look at the post Audi RS vs other models – what is hidden under the hood and chassis, which shows how manufacturers design more advanced versions of their models.