BMW 1 SERIES E87 Sill strip side skirt right O/S Black Sapphire Metallic - 475

BMW 1 SERIES E87 Sill strip side skirt right O/S Black Sapphire Metallic is an original body component designed for the right side sill, finished in an attractive Black Sapphire Metallic color. Thanks to its factory-fit design, it ensures a cohesive look for the side of the vehicle and provides solid protection for the sill against daily wear and tear. It is a practical solution for users who want to maintain the aesthetics and functionality of the sill area in their BMW.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 0032948-BS5
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 51770032948
• Substitutable numbers: 51770032948, 0032948
• Location on the vehicle: Right
• Color: Black Sapphire Metallic - 475
• Category: Other Exterior Parts & Accessories

Purpose and function of the sill cover

The right-side sill cover in the BMW 1 Series E87 is responsible for protecting the paintwork and body edges in an area particularly prone to mechanical damage when entering and exiting the vehicle. This component visually stabilizes the side line of the car, masks any minor imperfections around the sill, and helps maintain a consistent appearance for the entire lower body area.

Thanks to a design consistent with factory solutions, the sill strip works with the original mounting points on the body, which facilitates installation and reduces the risk of improper fitment with other side panels.

Black Sapphire Metallic color – visual matching

The Black Sapphire Metallic finish allows for an aesthetic match to body paint in the same color code. The metallic structure of the coating provides characteristic depth and gloss, ensuring the component blends harmoniously with the doors, fenders, and other side panels.

Choosing a sill cover in the correct color reduces the need for additional painting and speeds up the process of restoring the vehicle's original appearance after bodywork repairs or the replacement of damaged parts.

Installation and performance characteristics

The right-side sill strip is designed for a specific body model, which translates into a precise fit to the shape of the sill and the correct edge geometry. This facilitates installation in workshop or service conditions and also helps maintain proper gaps and alignment lines with adjacent body components.

As a body component from the BMW original parts range, the cover maintains parameters consistent with the manufacturer's factory standards, which is important both for durability and for the future resale of the vehicle, where visual and technical consistency of the body is a significant evaluation criterion.

Condition of the component and practical application

The product comes from the used parts segment, which allows for an economical restoration of the sill area's completeness while maintaining the manufacturer's original specifications. This is a solution often chosen for accident repairs, visual corrections, or the replacement of individual body parts when compliance with the factory design is a priority.

In practice, the sill cover will prove effective both in the case of local repairs and broader restoration work, where it is important to maintain a uniform side line and properly protect the sill edges against operational damage.

Integration with other BMW sill area components

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 out the available parts in the Other BMW category.

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