BMW E87 Side Skirt Sill Strip Left N/S Quarzblau Blue Metallic - A18

Visual condition of the part

Possible scratches and paint chips – condition as shown in the product photos.

BMW E87 Side Skirt Sill Strip Left N/S Quarzblau Blue Metallic - A18 is an original body component designed for installation on the driver's side. It ensures a consistent finish for the lower part of the body side, improves sill protection, and maintains the factory styling line of the 1 Series. Thanks to its precise fit for the E87 construction, installation is predictable and aligns with factory mounting points.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 0032949-QB17
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 0032949
• Substitutable numbers: 51770032949, 0032949
• Weight: 150
• Location on the vehicle: Left
• Color: Quarzblau Metallic - A18
• Category: Other Exterior Parts & Accessories

Purpose and function of the component

The presented side skirt is dedicated to the BMW 1 Series E87 body and is mounted on the left side of the vehicle. It is responsible for the aesthetic finish of the sill area while simultaneously providing additional protection for the lower edge of the bodywork against dirt and minor mechanical damage. The factory geometry of the component allows for maintaining proper gaps between the doors, sill, and wheel arch, which is important for both visual and operational reasons.

Color and paint matching

The strip is finished in Quarzblau Metallic A18, a color characteristic of the BMW paint palette. The metallic structure of the coating ensures consistency with the original body paint in this shade, which reduces the need for additional paint work, provided the vehicle has the same color code. In the case of restoration or post-accident repair, this allows for the quick restoration of a uniform appearance to the side of the body without interfering with other panels.

Performance parameters and installation

The component is intended for installation on the left side of the vehicle, which eliminates the risk of error when selecting parts for a specific side of the body. The design of the strip is prepared to work with the factory mounting points in the E87 sill, making it possible to use standard mounting solutions used in body and paint shops. The appropriately selected weight of the component does not negatively affect the body load or the suspension characteristics in the sill area.

Condition and service application

The part comes from dismantling and is intended for re-installation in a vehicle where it is necessary to replace a damaged or missing side skirt. It will work well both in post-accident repairs and during stage-by-stage body restoration, where the priority is to maintain original BMW components. The used OEM component allows for maintaining the factory character of the vehicle, which is especially important in the case of cars serviced in accordance with the manufacturer's guidelines.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the sill area in your BMW and need other components from the same group, such as covers, overlays, or additional strips, check the available parts in the Other BMW category.

Additional information and technical knowledge

When selecting body components and planning repairs, it is worth considering the structural differences between individual model versions and styling packages. To compare the nature of solutions used in sports variants of other brands, as well as the impact of changes in the drivetrain and chassis on part selection, an article comparing high-performance versions with standard models may be helpful – you can find it here: Audi RS vs other models – what is hidden under the hood and chassis?.