BMW 5 Series E60 E61 LCI Front Right Entrance Cover Trim Strip O/S 7172290

BMW 5 Series E60 E61 LCI Front Right Entrance Cover Trim Strip is an original trim component for the door sill area, designed for the front right side of the vehicle. Engineered by BMW, it ensures a consistent look with the factory interior, provides solid protection for the door sill, and offers a comfortable, stable support when entering and exiting the vehicle.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7172290
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7172290
• Substitutable numbers: 51477172290, 7172290
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Right
• Category: Other Interior Parts & Accessories

Purpose and fitment

This component is dedicated to BMW 5 Series E60/E61 LCI (facelift) models and is mounted on the front right entrance. Its placement on the vehicle is the front right side, allowing for a precise fit to the factory shape of the door sill and door seals. Thanks to its OEM design, the trim maintains the correct geometry, which facilitates installation and ensures a stable fit without any play.

Protective and aesthetic function

The door sill trim serves a dual purpose: it protects the paint and the edge of the sill from scratches caused by footwear and enhances the visual finish of the entrance area. The properly shaped surface makes entering easier while limiting the accumulation of dirt in this critical area of the bodywork. Using an original component allows you to maintain stylistic consistency with the rest of the interior trim and upholstery.

Characteristics of the used part

As a used part, this door sill trim comes from dismantling and retains the manufacturer's factory specifications. This is a particularly beneficial solution for post-accident repairs, replacing damaged trim, or restoring the car to a condition close to the original without the need to invest in new components. The original mounts and shape allow for installation in place of the old trim without any structural modifications.

Installation and service application

The front right entrance cover trim strip is designed for installation into the factory mounting points in the door sill area. In practice, this means:

• easy fitment to the shape of the door sill and door seal,
• stable mounting without the need for additional adapters,
• suitability for bodywork and paint repairs as well as for replacing worn-out trim.

For workshops and service centers specializing in the BMW brand, using an original door sill trim reduces installation time and minimizes the risk of fitment issues.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the door 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.

Technical support and parts knowledge

When selecting trim elements such as door sill strips, it is worth paying attention to the differences between body versions, model years, and facelift variants. For those interested in a broader technical context and a comparison of solutions used in premium class cars, the material comparing the construction of sports versions with standard variants may be helpful – you can find it in the article Audi RS vs other models – what is hidden under the hood and chassis?, which discusses, among other things, the differences in chassis construction and components.