BMW 1 SERIES 6 E87N LCI Sill strip side skirt left N/S Monacoblau Blau Blue A35

BMW 1 SERIES 6 E87N LCI Sill strip side skirt left N/S Monacoblau Blau Blue A35 is an original body component designed for installation on the left side of the facelifted BMW 1 Series. The trim in Monacoblau Metallic - A35 color ensures a consistent paint appearance and an aesthetic finish for the sill area, while providing a factory-fit to the vehicle body.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 0036145-MB6
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 36145
• Substitutable numbers: 51770036145, 0036145
• Location on the vehicle: Left
• Color: Monacoblau Metallic - A35
• Category: Other Exterior Parts & Accessories

Purpose and function of the component

The left side sill trim is responsible for protecting the lower part of the body and providing an aesthetic finish to the car's side profile. In the BMW E87 LCI model, it serves a protective role for the sill edges, limiting the impact of minor mechanical damage and dirt from the wheels. Thanks to its design, which complies with BMW factory standards, proper alignment with the doors and other body panels is maintained.

Color and paint matching

The component is finished in Monacoblau Metallic - A35, a shade characteristic of the BMW paint palette. Using the correct color allows for visual matching with the existing body paint, which is particularly important when replacing a single component after bodywork repairs. The metallic structure of the coating ensures a consistent visual appearance with the remaining body panels in the same color.

Placement on the vehicle

The trim is designed for installation on the left side of the vehicle, in the sill area. The appropriate profile shaping allows for correct seating on the factory mounting points, which facilitates workshop work and reduces installation time. Precise fitment to the geometry of the BMW E87 LCI body allows for maintaining the vehicle's side line in accordance with the manufacturer's original design.

Product characteristics and application

As a component originating from a BMW vehicle, the trim maintains parameters consistent with the manufacturer's factory requirements. This is particularly important for post-accident repairs and restoring the vehicle to a condition consistent with the original specification. The used nature of the part allows for an economical replacement of the component while maintaining the proper standard of workmanship.

In practice, the sill trim will prove useful both for local repair of a damaged body side and for comprehensive renovation of the sill area, where maintaining visual consistency and correct geometry of external components is required.

Configuration expansion and selection of other components

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, trims, or additional moldings, check the available parts in the Other BMW category.

When planning broader modernization or service work, it is also worth paying attention to the structural differences between standard and sports versions in other brands, which is well illustrated by an article describing RS models – more information can be found in the material Audi RS vs other models – what is hidden under the hood and chassis?, which helps to better understand the manufacturers' approach to designing body and chassis components.

Summary

BMW 1 SERIES 6 E87N LCI Sill strip side skirt left N/S Monacoblau Blau Blue A35 is a functional body component designed for facelifted BMW 1 Series vehicles, mounted on the left side in the sill area. The appropriate paint color, compliance with factory geometry, and original BMW origin make this part a great choice for body and paint repairs, body restoration, and restoring the vehicle to a consistent, aesthetic appearance.