BMW E90 E91 Side Skirt Sill Strip Right O/S Platinbronze Bronze Metallic - A53

Visual condition of the part

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

BMW E90 E91 Side Skirt Sill Strip Right O/S Platinbronze Bronze Metallic - A53 is an original body component designed for installation on the right side of the vehicle. Thanks to its factory paint in the Platinbronze Metallic shade, it ensures a consistent look with the remaining body panels and facilitates an aesthetic replacement of a damaged sill. It is a practical solution for users who want to maintain the original side line of the body and solid protection for the sill area.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 0032950-PB
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 0032950
• Substitutable numbers: 51770032950, 0032950, BG
• Weight: 150
• Location on the vehicle: Right
• Color: Platinbronze Metallic - A53
• Category: Other Exterior Parts & Accessories

Application and function in the BMW E90/E91 body

The right side skirt serves an important protective and aesthetic role in the side section of the BMW 3 Series E90/E91 body. It protects the lower edge of the bodywork against dirt, stone chips, and minor mechanical damage, while simultaneously streamlining the car's side line, giving it a consistent, factory-original character. The component is matched to the geometry of these models' sills, which facilitates precise installation and proper adhesion to the body.

Color and finish Platinbronze Metallic A53

The factory paint Platinbronze Metallic A53 is a distinctive metallic shade of bronze used by BMW, which blends well with both light and dark body colors. Using the original color allows for reducing or completely eliminating the need for additional painting after installation, which shortens repair time and reduces costs. The metallic coating ensures uniform light reflection and an aesthetic appearance in various lighting conditions.

Construction, installation, and fitment

The side skirt has been designed as a component dedicated to installation on the right side of the vehicle, taking into account the factory mounting points in the BMW E90/E91. This makes it possible to maintain the correct gaps between body elements and ensures stable seating of the strip on the sill. The construction provided by the manufacturer facilitates the work of a body shop or a service center specializing in the BMW brand, and also reduces the risk of improper fitment with doors and wheel arches.

Characteristics of the used component

The offered side skirt is a used original component, which means it comes from disassembly and retains the manufacturer's factory specifications. Such components are often chosen as a reasonable compromise between repair costs and maintaining original quality and fitment. A used OEM part usually fits better into the existing body structure than replacements with universal geometry.

Benefits of using an original side skirt

Using an original side skirt in Platinbronze Metallic A53 allows you to:

• maintain a consistent look of the side body section without visible differences in paint shade,
• preserve the factory lines and proportions of the sills characteristic of the BMW E90/E91,
• limit the scope of paint work thanks to the matched color,
• increase the durability of the repair thanks to a design consistent with the manufacturer's specifications.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization 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 Other BMW category.

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