BMW 3 E90 E91 LCI M Sport Sill Strip Side Skirt Left N/S Titansilber Silver 354

Visual condition of the part

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

BMW 3 E90 E91 LCI M Sport Sill Strip Side Skirt Left N/S Titansilber Silver in Titansilber Metallic 354 is an original side skirt designed for the facelift version, perfect for maintaining a consistent body line and the sporty character of the M Sport package. The component ensures a factory-fit to the bodywork, which facilitates installation and allows for an aesthetic restoration of the vehicle's original side profile.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 0037229-TS
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 0037229
• Substitutable numbers: 51770037229, 0037229, BG
• Weight: 150
• Location on the vehicle: Left
• Color: Titansilber Metallic - 354
• Category: Running Boards & Side Bars

Purpose and fitment

The described side skirt is dedicated to BMW 3 Series E90/E91 generation facelift (LCI) models with the M Sport package, mounted on the left side of the vehicle. Thanks to a design compliant with factory BMW standards, it maintains the correct sill geometry, which translates into proper alignment with the doors, wheel arches, and other bumper and sill components.

The original origin of the part facilitates seamless integration with existing mounting points, without the need for modifications or adjustments required by aftermarket replacements. This is particularly important for accident repairs and for restoring the full functionality and appearance of the factory M Sport package.

Color and finish Titansilber Metallic 354

The side skirt is factory-finished in the Titansilber Metallic 354 shade, characteristic of many BMW 3 Series vehicles of this generation. The metallic paint coating ensures visual consistency with the rest of the body in this color, reducing the need for additional painting when performing repairs using the same paint code.

The uniform surface and proper profile of the strip help maintain the car's aesthetic side line, which is important both for restoration and when preparing the vehicle for sale or professional appraisal.

Technical characteristics and installation

The item belongs to the Side skirts category, responsible for protecting and finishing the vehicle's sill area. The design of the strip is adapted to operational loads typical of daily use – contact with road dirt, water, or minor stone impacts.

The product has specific weight and placement parameters on the vehicle, which facilitates the selection of the correct component when comparing it with the existing part. This allows for precise verification of compatibility with your BMW, minimizing the risk of purchasing an incompatible element.

Condition and use in repairs

The side skirt is a used component, making it a cost-effective solution for economical repair of the sill area in daily-driven cars. Such components are often chosen for accident repairs when the priority is to maintain the original construction and appearance at reasonable costs.

Due to its factory origin, the part works well both in body and paint shops and for independent restoration projects, where compliance with the original BMW specification and a predictable installation process are essential.

Complementary BMW Side skirts

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the 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 BMW Side skirts category.

Technical knowledge and selecting used parts

When selecting used body components, such as side skirts, it is worth following not only model compatibility but also general principles for selecting parts from the secondary market. In the case of more complex assemblies, such as gearboxes, the analysis of the cost-effectiveness of purchasing a used component, its compatibility, and potential regeneration costs is significant – discussed in more detail in the article Used gearbox – when is it worth it and what you need to remember. Although it concerns a different group of parts, the principles presented there help in making informed choices when selecting used components for the entire vehicle.