BMW 3 SERIES E90 E91 LCI 1 Left N/S Sill Strip Side Skirt Deep Sea Blue A76

BMW 3 SERIES E90 E91 LCI 1 Left N/S Sill Strip Side Skirt Deep Sea Blue A76 is an original body component designed for installation on the left side of 3 Series models after the facelift. Finished in Deep Sea Blue Metallic – A76, this side skirt maintains the visual consistency of the bodywork while providing functional protection for the sill area. It is an ideal solution for users who want to restore the factory look of their vehicle in a professional and aesthetic manner.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 0037059-DSB1
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 0037059
• Substitutable numbers: 51770037059, 0037059, 51777202651, 7202651
• Location on the vehicle: Left
• Color: Tiefseeblau Metallic - A76
• Category: Other Exterior Parts & Accessories

Purpose and function of the side skirt

The left side skirt is an exterior body component that shields the lower part of the chassis from mechanical damage and dirt. For the BMW 3 Series E90 LCI generation, it plays a crucial role in both protecting the sill area and maintaining the correct side profile of the body. A properly selected side skirt helps maintain the factory visual geometry and reduces the risk of corrosion in critical areas.

Color and paint matching: Deep Sea Blue Metallic – A76

The presented item is finished in Deep Sea Blue Metallic – A76, a color characteristic of specific BMW E90 LCI configurations. This allows for maintaining the consistency of the paintwork without the need for additional painting, or with only minimal adjustments for a specific vehicle. The metallic color ensures compatibility with the factory BMW color palette, which is important for post-accident repairs, restorations, and precise visual matching.

Placement on the vehicle and assembly aspects

The side skirt is designed for installation on the left side of the vehicle, in the sill area. The precise shaping of the edges and mounting points allows for a proper fit with factory body components, such as doors, fenders, and underbody covers. Accurate dimensional matching facilitates installation and reduces the need for additional modifications, which is essential for body and paint service as well as when replacing damaged components after a collision.

Characteristics of the used part

The offered side skirt is a used part, which in practice means an economical way to repair the vehicle while maintaining the manufacturer's original specifications. Choosing a salvaged part allows for a better match to the existing paintwork than in the case of unpainted parts, while simultaneously reducing the costs of a full body restoration. This is a particularly beneficial solution for maintenance repairs and for restoring the factory condition after localized damage.

Application in BMW service and restoration

The side skirt in Deep Sea Blue Metallic – A76 is suitable for both professional body and paint workshops and for users independently assembling body components for their BMW. It can be used for:

• repairs after side collisions in the sill area,
• body restorations with signs of corrosion in the lower part of the chassis,
• completing missing elements after previous repairs,
• restoring the original appearance of the vehicle before sale.

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, trims, or additional moldings, check out the available parts in the Other BMW category.

Technical support and BMW project development

For extensive projects related to improving handling, traction, or drivetrain modifications in a BMW, it is worth considering the condition of body components, including the sill area, which interacts with the chassis and support points. For users interested in the broader technical context of all-wheel drive systems and the selection of components for premium vehicles, the article xDrive, 4Matic, quattro, or 4Motion – a comparison of AWD systems from BMW, Mercedes, Audi, and VW, which discusses, among other things, the specifics of service and the selection of used components, may be helpful.

Additionally, if you are interested in comparing the characteristics of sports models from the premium segment and the impact of chassis and brake modifications on vehicle behavior, it is worth reading the material Audi RS vs other models – what is hidden under the hood and chassis?, which allows for a better understanding of the relationships between body construction, running gear, and vehicle performance.