BMW 1 SERIES 1 E87 Sill strip Side Skirt Right O/S Sparkling Graphite Metallic

BMW 1 SERIES 1 E87 Sill strip Side Skirt Right O/S Sparkling Graphite Metallic is an original body component designed for the right side of the vehicle, ensuring a factory fit and a consistent look with the remaining panels. This used component in Sparkling Graphite Metallic - A22 allows for an aesthetic replacement of a damaged side skirt without the need for costly painting. It is a practical solution for users who want to maintain the original character of the BMW 1 Series E87 while keeping repair costs under control.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 0032948-SG1
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 51770032948-SG1
• Substitutable numbers: 51770032948, 0032948
• Location on the vehicle: Right
• Color: Sparkling Graphite Metallic - A22
• Category: Other Exterior Parts & Accessories

Purpose and function of the side skirt

The right-side skirt on the BMW E87 plays an important protective and aesthetic role in the lower part of the body. It shields the sill edge from dirt, stone chips, and minor mechanical damage, while also streamlining the vehicle's side profile, ensuring a consistent, factory-like appearance. Thanks to its precise profile, the component works with the original mounting points, which facilitates installation and reduces the risk of improper fitment.

Color and paint matching

The component is finished in the factory color Sparkling Graphite Metallic - A22, characteristic of many BMW 1 Series E87 units. Using the original metallic shade allows for maintaining the continuity of the paint coating along the entire side of the car, without visible color transitions typical of unpainted aftermarket replacements. This is a particularly beneficial solution for post-accident repairs or spot body restoration, where color and paint structure consistency with other panels is essential.

Placement on the vehicle and installation aspects

The side skirt is designed for installation on the right side of the body, in the sill area. The design of the component is adapted to the geometry of the BMW E87 sills, which allows for installation in the factory location without the need for modifications. In practice, this means:

• maintaining the original side line of the vehicle,
• proper adhesion to adjacent body panels,
• the ability to use standard mounting points.

Such a solution facilitates the work of a body and paint shop and shortens the time required to restore the vehicle to full visual condition.

Characteristics of the used component

The offered side skirt is an original BMW part from the secondary market. A used component allows for an economical repair while maintaining factory material and structural specifications. Compared to non-original replacements, the OEM element provides better fitment to the body and consistency with the E87 model's design line, which is important both for daily use and for the potential resale of the vehicle.

Integration with other sill area components

Replacing the right side skirt often involves work in a wider area of the lower body – including covers, strips, and additional trims. If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the sill area in your BMW and need other parts from the same group, such as covers, trims, or additional strips, check the available parts in the Other BMW category.

Technical support and car project development

Selecting the right body components, including side skirts, is often part of a broader car modernization project – from post-accident repairs to gradual vehicle retrofitting. In the context of planning more extensive modifications, including the use of components from higher trim levels, the guide on retrofitting cars from the VAG and BMW groups, available in the article Retrofitting in VAG and BMW group cars: How to upgrade your car cheaply using used parts from higher versions?, may be helpful. To compare the character of sports versions of other brands with their standard variants, it is also worth reading the analysis of structural differences in the material Audi RS vs other models – what is hidden under the hood and chassis?, which shows how important properly selected body and chassis components are in the overall perception of the car.