BMW F20 Left N/S Sill Strip Side Skirt Black Sapphire Metallic - 475

Visual condition of the part

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

BMW F20 Left N/S Sill Strip Side Skirt Black Sapphire Metallic is an original sill strip designed for installation on the left side of the vehicle body. This component allows for an aesthetically and technically correct restoration of the car's side profile, ensuring a consistent look with the Black Sapphire Metallic - 475 paint shade and proper protection of the sill area. It is a solution for users who expect factory fitment and solid construction when replacing a damaged strip.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7293553-BS3
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7293553
• Substitutable numbers: 51777293553, 7293553, KZ
• Weight: 150
• Location on the vehicle: Left
• Color: Black Sapphire Metallic - 475
• Category: Running Boards & Side Bars

Purpose and fitment for BMW F20

The sill strip has been designed specifically for the BMW F20 series body, taking into account the geometry of the sills and the factory mounting points on the left side of the vehicle. This ensures that the correct side line is maintained, and the installation process is predictable for a workshop or a user with experience in working with body components.

The placement on the left side eliminates the risk of error when selecting parts, which is particularly important during post-accident repairs and when replacing individual side panel elements.

Black Sapphire Metallic – 475 color and visual appeal

The factory Black Sapphire Metallic - 475 color allows for consistency with the original body paint, without the need for additional color matching during the part selection stage. The metallic black blends well with both light and dark trim elements, making it easy to integrate the strip with the remaining body panels.

For users who care about the vehicle's appearance, it is important that a component in this color helps reduce the visibility of minor dirt and better masks typical signs of wear in the lower part of the body.

Technical and structural characteristics

The sill strip belongs to the Sill strips category, meaning it serves both a protective and aesthetic function in the lower edge area of the body. The construction is adapted for road conditions, taking into account exposure to water, salt, minor stone impacts, and typical operational loads.

The component has a specific weight, which translates into mounting stability and proper behavior while driving. The use of original geometry facilitates correct alignment with adjacent panels and limits the need for additional installation modifications.

Used condition and service application

The offered sill strip is in used condition, making it an attractive solution for economic repairs where combining functionality with reasonable cost is key. Such components are often chosen for post-accident repairs, visual corrections of the side body, and when replacing damaged sills after contact with road obstacles.

In workshop practice, used BMW sill strips allow for maintaining the original vehicle specification without the need to use replacements with uncertain fitment.

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.

When planning broader bodywork, it is also worth taking care of proper vehicle lighting – in this regard, a guide on selecting headlights and equipment may be helpful, available in the article See more and better – a complete guide to selecting and replacing used LED and Xenon headlights.