Side Skirt BMW E81 E82 E88 M Sport Sill Strip Left N/S Alpinweiss White - 300

Visual condition of the part

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

Side Skirt BMW E81 E82 E88 M Sport Sill Strip Left N/S Alpinweiss White - 300 is an original body component from the Sill strips category, designed for installation on the left side of BMW 1 Series E81/E82 models equipped with the M Sport package. Finished in the factory Alpinweiss 3 - 300 color, it provides a cohesive complement to the sporty M Sport styling and allows for a technically correct replacement of a damaged side skirt.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 0034731-AW
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 0034731
• Substitutable numbers: 51770034731, 0034731
• Location on the vehicle: Left
• Color: Alpinweiss 3 - 300
• Category: Running Boards & Side Bars

Purpose and fitment for BMW E81/E82

The presented left side skirt has been designed specifically for the BMW E81 and E82 body with the factory M Sport package, ensuring proper fitment to the sill shape, mounting points, and the side body line. As a result, the component maintains the original body geometry and facilitates correct alignment with the doors and other aerodynamic package components.

Placement on the left side of the vehicle ensures that the strip operates in the correct sill zone, and its profile is consistent with the factory BMW design. This solution is particularly important for accident repairs, body restoration, or returning the car to its original M Sport specification.

Color and aesthetics – Alpinweiss 3 - 300

The side skirt is finished in Alpinweiss 3 - 300, a color characteristic of many BMW 1 Series units. Using the correct shade of white makes it easier to maintain visual consistency across the entire side of the vehicle, limits the scope of any potential paint work, and allows for aesthetic integration of the component with the existing paint.

For users who care about the appearance of their car, a properly selected side skirt in the original body color is an important element in restoring the vehicle's consistent, factory character. This is a particularly beneficial solution when selling a car or after comprehensive body and paint repairs.

Characteristics of the used component

The offered side skirt is a used component, which in practice means real cost savings while maintaining the original BMW construction. Such components are often chosen for repairs where combining correct fitment with a reasonable budget is key.

A used M Sport side skirt will work well both as a replacement for a damaged element and as a part used when converting a standard sill to a version with a sportier look. Original mountings and profile facilitate installation in workshop conditions.

Application in the sill zone and installation benefits

The side skirt serves a protective and aesthetic function in the lower part of the body, shielding the sill from dirt and minor mechanical damage. In the M Sport version, it additionally emphasizes the sporty side line, improving the vehicle's visual dynamics.

• dedicated shape for the left side of the BMW E81/E82 body,
• profile consistent with the M package,
• factory color Alpinweiss 3 - 300,
• original geometry facilitating installation.

Thanks to the preservation of the factory design, the installation of the strip in the sill zone is predictable and does not require body structure modifications, which is important for both workshops and users who care about the technical correctness of repairs.

Modernization expansion – BMW Sill strips

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the sill zone 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 Sill strips category.

Why choose original BMW components

Choosing an original BMW M Sport side skirt primarily means certainty of fitment for a specific model and preservation of the factory body line. Unlike universal replacements, the OEM element is designed with a specific body in mind, which translates into stable mounting and predictable behavior during operation.

For users considering wider use of used parts in their car, including electronic components, practical tips on selecting and verifying such components may be useful – you will find them in the article The second life of electronics – when is it worth choosing used engine controllers, comfort modules, and parking sensors?.