BMW 1 E87 Sill Strip Side Skirt Left N/S Sparkling Graphite Metallic - A22

BMW 1 E87 Sill Strip Side Skirt Left N/S Sparkling Graphite Metallic - A22 is an original sill strip designed for installation on the driver's side. The component ensures a factory-fit to the bodywork, maintaining the stylistic lines of the 1 Series E87 and color consistency with the Sparkling Graphite Metallic paint. It is a practical solution for post-accident repairs, visual corrections, and restoring factory aesthetics.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 0032949-SG22
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 0032949
• Substitutable numbers: 51770032949, 0032949, KZ
• Weight: 150
• Location on the vehicle: Left
• Color: Sparkling Graphite Metallic - A22
• Category: Running Boards & Side Bars

Purpose and fitment for BMW 1 E87

The presented left sill strip has been designed specifically for the BMW 1 Series E87 body. Its placement on the left side of the vehicle guarantees compatibility with the factory sill geometry, which facilitates installation and allows for maintaining proper gaps between body panels. Thanks to its original design, the component works well with factory mounts and underbody covers.

Sparkling Graphite Metallic A22 color

The strip is finished in Sparkling Graphite Metallic A22 paint, characteristic of many BMW 1 E87 units. Using the correct paint code helps limit the scope of additional painting when replacing a damaged sill, which is beneficial in terms of both repair time and costs. For body and paint shops, this means easier visual matching to the remaining body panels.

Technical characteristics and installation

The sill strip belongs to the Sill strips category, which are components responsible for covering and finishing the lower part of the side body area. The construction is prepared for installation on the left side of the vehicle, taking into account factory mounting points. The properly selected weight of the component helps maintain the correct load distribution within the sill area and does not negatively affect suspension performance or vehicle aerodynamics.

Before installation, it is recommended to perform a standard inspection of the mounting points on the body and verify compatibility with the specific equipment version of the BMW 1 E87. A correctly installed sill strip visually stabilizes the side line of the car and helps protect the lower edge of the bodywork against typical operational damage.

Condition of the component and use in repairs

The offered sill strip is a used component, which makes it a reasonable choice for economical repairs when the priority is to retain an original BMW part at controlled costs. Such components are often used in:

• post-accident repairs of the side body section,
• restoring factory appearance after corrosion or mechanical damage,
• restoration projects where preserving original body parts is important.

Support with selection and expanding the scope of repair

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 BMW sill strips category.

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