BMW 6 Series E63 E64 1 Door Sill Side Cover Skirt Left N/S Black Sapphire - 475

Visual condition of the part

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

BMW 6 Series E63 E64 1 Door Sill Side Cover Skirt Left N/S Black Sapphire in Black Sapphire Metallic is an original side sill cover designed for installation on the driver's side. This component allows for an aesthetically pleasing and technically correct finish of the lower body edge, ensuring a consistent look with the factory paintwork and solid protection for the sill area.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 0304947-BS1
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 0304947
• Substitutable numbers: 51770304947, 0304947, BG
• Weight: 150
• Location on the vehicle: Left
• Color: Black Sapphire Metallic - 475
• Category: Other Exterior Parts & Accessories

Purpose and function of the component

The presented BMW 6 Series E63 E64 1 Door Sill Side Cover Skirt Left N/S Black Sapphire serves as an external side cover, mounted on the lower part of the body. It protects the sill and the lower part of the door from dirt, stone chips, and typical operational damage, while maintaining the original side line of the body characteristic of this model.

The element is designed as part of the sill structure, ensuring stable mounting and proper fitment with other body panels once correctly installed. This solution is particularly important for post-accident repairs, bodywork and paint corrections, or restoring the vehicle to a factory-like condition.

Color and visual fitment

The cover is finished in Black Sapphire Metallic paint, which allows for consistency with the factory body finish in this shade. The metallic structure of the paint provides a characteristic depth of color and blends well with the side line of the BMW 6 Series, emphasizing the dynamic profile of the coupé or cabriolet.

For an optimal visual effect, installation on a vehicle with the same paint code is recommended. In the case of renovation or repainting, the element can serve as a solid base for preparing a coating in a different color, while maintaining the correct geometry and mounting points.

Technical characteristics and installation

The side skirt is designed for installation on the left side of the vehicle, which eliminates the risk of error when selecting the part relative to the passenger side. The construction based on factory mounting points facilitates installation in workshop conditions – after adjusting and preparing the body surface, it is possible to restore the original run of the sill line.

The element has a specific weight, which is important both for calculating transport costs and for planning assembly work and selecting appropriate brackets and fasteners during repair. Thanks to the preservation of factory geometry, precise fitment with doors, fenders, and other side panels is possible.

Condition and use in repairs

The product is used, which makes it an attractive solution for economical body repair, especially in the case of local sill damage or the need to replace a single side element. Compared to new original parts, it allows for cost reduction while maintaining compliance with the model's factory specifications.

This solution works well both in post-accident repairs and in the reconstruction of imported vehicles, where individual side elements are often missing. A properly prepared and installed side skirt restores the correct appearance of the sill area and facilitates further paintwork.

Compatibility and part selection

To ensure compatibility with a specific version of the BMW 6 Series E63/E64, it is worth verifying the manufacturer's markings and comparing the shape and mounting points with the factory-installed element. The product has assigned catalog numbers and interchangeable numbers, which facilitates unambiguous identification in service catalogs and part selection systems.

In the case of extensive side body repairs, it is recommended to plan the replacement of several elements simultaneously so as to obtain an even fit and a uniform paint coating along the entire length of the vehicle's side.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the sill area in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as covers, overlays, or additional moldings, check the available parts in the Other BMW category.

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