BMW 3 E90 E91 M Sport Sill Strip Side Skirt Cover Right O/S Le Mans Blau - 381

Visual condition of the part

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

BMW 3 E90 E91 M Sport Sill Strip Side Skirt Cover Right O/S Le Mans Blau is an original body component designed for the M Sport version, which helps maintain a consistent, dynamic look for the side of the vehicle. Thanks to its factory shape and precise profile, the strip ensures proper alignment of the sill line and an aesthetic transition between the doors and the lower part of the body. The Le Mans Blau Metallic color allows for a perfect match with the factory paint without the need for custom color combinations.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 0033440-LMB5
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 0033440
• Substitutable numbers: 51770033440, 0033440, BG
• Weight: 150
• Location on the vehicle: Right
• Color: Le Mans Blau Metallic - 381
• Category: Running Boards & Side Bars

Purpose and fitment for BMW 3 Series E90/E91 M Sport

The presented right side skirt is designed specifically for BMW 3 Series E90/E91 models with the M Sport package, where the geometry of the sill and the lower part of the door differs from standard versions. The component is mounted on the passenger side, in the lower body area, ensuring proper coverage of the sill and a consistent visual transition between the bumpers and the side line of the car.

Thanks to its factory origin, the strip retains the appropriate rigidity, shape, and mounting points, which facilitates installation and reduces the risk of poor fitment characteristic of aftermarket replacements. This is a particularly beneficial solution for accident repairs, correcting parking damage, or restoring the original look of the M Sport package.

Visual characteristics and Le Mans Blau Metallic color

The side skirt is finished in the Le Mans Blau Metallic shade, used by BMW at the factory, which allows for a uniform paint appearance along the entire side of the vehicle. The metallic structure of the paint highlights the contours and creases characteristic of the M Sport package, giving the body a more dynamic and sporty character.

The properly matched color facilitates integration with other body elements in the same shade, limiting the scope of any necessary paint work. This is a practical solution when replacing a single element after local damage, when you want to maintain visual consistency without the need to repaint the entire side of the vehicle.

Protective function and role in the body structure

The side skirt serves not only an aesthetic function but also a practical one – it protects the lower edge of the body from dirt, stone chips, and minor mechanical damage. In the case of the M Sport version, its profile is adapted to the more advanced side aerodynamics, which helps maintain proper airflow along the sill.

Using an original strip in this area is important both for the appearance and for proper fitment with the doors, wheel arches, and bumpers. Precise fitment to the body line reduces the formation of gaps that could promote the accumulation of dirt and moisture in the sill area.

Used condition and benefits of choosing OEM parts

The item comes from dismantling, which means it is a used part, but it retains the construction and geometry characteristic of original BMW equipment. In practice, this allows for an economical repair while maintaining the factory standard of workmanship, without the need to resort to cheaper replacements with uncertain fitment.

Choosing an original second-hand side skirt is particularly beneficial for body and paint repairs, where compliance with the body line and the ability to recreate the original look of the M Sport package are important. You save on parts costs while maintaining the characteristic style of a factory BMW.

Expanding the repair of the sill area in a BMW

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

If you want to better understand how to effectively use dismantled elements for body repairs and what to look for when choosing them, check out the article Replacing body parts with used ones – can dismantled body parts look like new?, where you will find practical tips on working with used body components.