BMW E90 E91 Side Skirt Sill Cover Strip Left N/S Sparkling Graphite Metallic A22

Visual condition of the part

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

BMW E90 E91 Side Skirt Sill Cover Strip Left N/S Sparkling Graphite Metallic A22 is an original, used side skirt designed for installation on the left side of the 3 Series E90/E91 body. The component in the factory Sparkling Graphite Metallic A22 color allows for an aesthetic and technically correct replacement of a damaged sill, maintaining a consistent body line and compliance with BMW factory specifications.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 0032951-SG6
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 0032951
• Substitutable numbers: 51770032951, 0032951
• Location on the vehicle: Left
• Color: Sparkling Graphite Metallic - A22
• Category: Running Boards & Side Bars

Purpose and fitment for BMW 3 Series E90/E91

The presented left side skirt is a body component from the Side Skirts group, designed specifically for the BMW 3 Series E90/E91 generation. Its placement on the left side of the vehicle ensures proper fitment with factory mounting points and compatibility with the original sill geometry, which facilitates bodywork and reduces the need for additional modifications.

By maintaining the original design specifications, the component is a suitable choice for accident repairs, correcting sill corrosion, or restoring the vehicle to its factory-intended state.

Sparkling Graphite Metallic A22 color – benefits for repairs

The factory Sparkling Graphite Metallic A22 color allows for precise visual matching to BMW bodies painted in the same shade. In practice, this means the possibility of limiting the scope of painting to the necessary minimum or easier surface preparation for repainting, while maintaining the proper structure and character of the coating.

Selecting a component in the correct paint code is particularly important for repairs where visual consistency of the entire side of the vehicle is essential, as well as for car restorations where the priority is to maintain the original look of the BMW bodywork.

Component characteristics and use in repairs

As a used side skirt, the left sill for BMW E90/E91 is a practical solution for economic repairs, where a balance between the cost of parts and maintaining original manufacturing quality is important. The component is suitable for:

• accident repairs of the left side of the body,
• removing corrosion spots in the sill area,
• restoring the rigidity and continuity of the sill structure,
• preparing the car for further body and paint work.

Its original BMW origin promotes proper fitment to doors, wheel arches, and sill covers, which translates into correct mounting gaps and a proper side line of the vehicle.

Support with selection and expanding the scope of repair

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 strips, check the available parts in the BMW Side Skirts category.

For projects involving broader body modernization or improving the car's character, it is also worth reading the material describing the differences between standard components and the manufacturer's sports lines – this is discussed in detail in the article BMW M Performance: what is the difference between BMW M components and standard ones?, which can help in consciously planning further modifications.

Summary

BMW E90 E91 Side Skirt Sill Cover Strip Left N/S Sparkling Graphite Metallic A22 is a functional, used body component from the sill group, intended for installation on the left side of the vehicle. The original Sparkling Graphite Metallic A22 color and construction consistent with BMW factory assumptions facilitate precise repair of the sill area, maintaining proper body geometry and an aesthetic finish for the entire side of the car.