BMW F40 Side Skirt M Sport Sill Strip Left N/S Alpinweiss 3 White - 300

Visual condition of the part

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

BMW F40 Side Skirt M Sport Sill Strip Left N/S Alpinweiss 3 White - 300 is an original body component from the Side skirts group, designed for installation on the left side of the vehicle. Finished in the factory Alpinweiss 3 color, it allows for an aesthetically pleasing and technically correct replacement of a damaged side skirt without interfering with the structure of the sill.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 9881574-AW
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 9881574
• Substitutable numbers: 9881574, 51129881574
• Location on the vehicle: Left
• Color: Alpinweiss 3 - 300
• Category: Running Boards & Side Bars

Purpose and function of the side skirt

The presented side skirt is dedicated to the BMW F40 body and is mounted on the left side of the vehicle. This component serves a protective function for the sill area, shielding the paint and the edge of the sill from mechanical damage during entry and exit, while simultaneously streamlining the side profile of the bodywork.

Thanks to its factory profile, the trim ensures proper adhesion to the body, which limits the risk of dirt accumulation and makes it easier to keep the sill clean. The precisely selected shape also supports proper water drainage from the sill area.

Color and paint matching

The side skirt is finished in Alpinweiss 3, which corresponds to the BMW paint code. Using the original shade of white allows for a visually consistent integration with other body components, without the need for additional painting, provided the vehicle color is correctly matched.

Such color matching is particularly important for post-accident repairs and when replacing individual components, where differences in shade would be immediately visible. Choosing a trim in the correct color reduces the scope of body and paint work and shortens the time required to restore the vehicle to its full visual functionality.

Installation characteristics

The side skirt has been designed as a component intended for installation at the factory mounting points on the left side of the body. The appropriate edge profiling and compliance with the geometry of the BMW F40 sill allow for precise fitting to the body, which translates into a stable fit and the absence of unwanted play.

With correct installation, the continuity of the vehicle's side line is maintained, and the gaps between the trim and adjacent body elements remain in line with factory tolerances. This facilitates both service and any potential future maintenance work in the sill area.

Condition of the component and service application

The offered side skirt is a used component, making it a cost-effective solution for service repairs where the priority is to combine proper functionality with optimal costs. This type of component is suitable for both post-accident repairs and for replacing worn or damaged consumable parts in the sill area.

Choosing an original side skirt from the secondary market allows for the preservation of the factory body geometry while limiting the need to adjust aftermarket replacements, which is significant from the perspective of repair quality and subsequent vehicle operation.

Expanding your BMW sill area upgrade

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 trims, check out the available parts in the BMW side skirts category.

If you want to better evaluate the cost-effectiveness of using a used component compared to new parts, you can find useful information about the differences in costs, quality, and fit in the article: Original, aftermarket, or used – which car parts are the most cost-effective?.