BMW 1 SERIES 14 E87 Sill strip Side Skirt Right O/S Sparkling Graphite Metallic

BMW 1 SERIES 14 E87 Sill strip Side Skirt Right O/S Sparkling Graphite Metallic is an original body component designed for the right side, finished in Sparkling Graphite Metallic A22. This type of side skirt allows for a consistent look of the side bodywork while serving as a functional sill cover. Thanks to its factory origin from BMW, it ensures a proper fit for the E87 model structure.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 0032948-SG14
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 32948
• Substitutable numbers: 51770032948, 0032948
• Location on the vehicle: Right
• Color: Sparkling Graphite Metallic - A22
• Category: Other Exterior Parts & Accessories

Purpose and function of the component

The side skirt mounted on the right side of the vehicle serves several important tasks: it covers the sill edge, streamlines the vehicle's side profile, and helps maintain the aesthetic appearance of the lower door section. For the BMW 1 Series E87, a properly selected side skirt is important both from the perspective of protection and the visual consistency of the entire side of the car.

This component is particularly useful for:

• repairs following mechanical damage in the sill area,
• replacing missing or incomplete side trim,
• restoring the factory look after painting or bodywork.

Sparkling Graphite Metallic A22 color

The finish in the Sparkling Graphite Metallic A22 shade is characteristic of many BMW E87 units and allows for maintaining a uniform paint tone along the entire length of the vehicle's side. Selecting a side skirt in the same color code reduces the need for additional painting and facilitates the integration of the component with the existing paint coating.

As a result, the side skirt can be used both as a replacement part after damage and during staged body restoration, where maintaining the consistency of the metallic graphite shade is important.

Vehicle placement and fitment

The presented side skirt is designed for the right side of the vehicle, which is crucial for proper installation and alignment with the factory mounting points in the BMW E87. The component's design is profiled for the specific geometry of the sill, ensuring that the correct side line and gaps relative to the doors and other body panels are maintained after installation.

Proper placement on the vehicle also contributes to the correct drainage of dirt and water from the sill area, which is important for the long-term durability of the bodywork.

Product characteristics and service application

As a BMW group component, the side skirt for the E87 is designed to maintain factory mounting and visual parameters. It is suitable for both post-accident repairs and refreshing the bodywork of daily-driven vehicles. The used nature of the part allows for an economical restoration of the sill trim completeness while maintaining the manufacturer's original specifications.

In practice, such a side skirt is chosen by, among others, body and paint shops, services specializing in the BMW brand, and users independently completing missing body components after previous repairs.

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 Other BMW category.

Technical support and knowledge of sports constructions

When planning body modifications or repairs, it is worth knowing the structural differences between individual model lines and high-performance versions. A good knowledge base regarding solutions used in cars with a sporty character can be an article comparing powertrains, braking systems, and chassis across different variants of a single manufacturer. To better understand how manufacturers design body and chassis components in high-performance cars, you can read the material: Audi RS vs other models – what is hidden under the hood and chassis?.