BMW 5 E60 E61 LCI 2 Door Sill Cover Side Skirt Right O/S Tiefseeblau Blue - A76

BMW 5 E60 E61 LCI 2 Door Sill Cover Side Skirt Right O/S Tiefseeblau Blue - A76 is an original body component designed for the right side sill area of the facelifted BMW 5 Series. Finished in Tiefseeblau Metallic - A76, this cover helps maintain the visual consistency of the bodywork and restores the vehicle's factory appearance. It is a practical solution for post-accident repairs, correcting wear-related damage, or aesthetically refreshing the sill area.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 0422465-DSB2
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 0422465
• Substitutable numbers: 51770422465, 0422465, 51777178122, 7178122
• Location on the vehicle: Right
• Color: Tiefseeblau Metallic - A76
• Category: Other Exterior Parts & Accessories

Purpose and function of the sill cover

The right-side sill cover for the BMW E60 LCI serves an important protective and aesthetic role. It shields the lower part of the body from minor mechanical damage, stone chips, and dirt, while also streamlining the car's side profile. Thanks to its precise fit for the specific facelifted 5 Series generation, the correct contours, shape, and mounting points are maintained.

This component is particularly useful for:

• repairs following collisions in the sill and passenger door area,
• visual renovation of the side bodywork,
• restoring the car's original look after unprofessional modifications.

Tiefseeblau Metallic - A76 color and visual fit

The finish in Tiefseeblau Metallic - A76 allows for consistency with the factory BMW paint in this color. The metallic structure of the paint harmonizes well with the E60 LCI body lines, highlighting the characteristic contours and visually lowering the car's silhouette. In many cases, this allows for minimizing the scope of painting required, which shortens repair time and helps control costs.

Vehicle placement and installation aspects

The cover is designed for the right side of the vehicle, in the sill area. The construction, tailored to the specific BMW model, facilitates proper seating relative to the body and adjacent elements, such as doors or wheel arches. Proper installation ensures an even side line and stable mounting, which is important for both aesthetics and operational durability.

Due to the nature of the part, installation in a workshop environment or by a person with experience in fitting external body panels is recommended to avoid stress and non-factory gaps.

Characteristics of the used product

The offered sill cover is a used component, which is a cost-effective solution for drivers looking for original BMW parts at a reasonable price. A used body part is often the best compromise between OEM build quality and repair cost-effectiveness, especially for localized sill damage or when replacing individual panels.

By choosing such a component, you gain factory-grade fitment for the E60 LCI model, while retaining the possibility of further paintwork according to the needs of your specific vehicle.

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

Additional information and selection support

When selecting body components for modernization projects or light tuning, it is worth paying attention to model version compatibility, color scheme, and surface condition. For those planning broader visual modifications and using the secondary market, a guide on the pitfalls of buying used tuning components may be helpful – you can find more practical tips in the article Buying used car parts • Common mistakes when choosing tuning parts.

If you are interested in comparing the character of sports versions of cars with their standard variants in the context of body and chassis repairs and modifications, it is also worth reading the blog post Audi RS vs other models – what is hidden under the hood and chassis?, which shows how structural differences affect the selection of appropriate parts.