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

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

BMW E81 E82 E88 Side Skirt M Sport Sill Strip Right O/S Alpinweiss White - 300 is an original body component designed for the right side of compact BMW 1 Series models. Finished in the factory Alpinweiss 3 color, it allows for an aesthetically and technically correct replacement of a damaged sill strip without the need for color matching. This is a practical solution for users who want to maintain a consistent body appearance in versions equipped with the M Sport package.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 0034732-AW
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 0034732
• Substitutable numbers: 51770034732, 0034732
• Location on the vehicle: Right
• Color: Alpinweiss 3 - 300
• Category: Running Boards & Side Bars

Characteristics and purpose of the sill strip

The presented sill strip has been designed for BMW E81, E82, and E88 models equipped with the M styling package. The component is mounted on the right side of the vehicle, in the sill area, and is responsible for protecting the lower part of the body and maintaining the sporty side profile characteristic of M versions.

The Alpinweiss 3 color ensures consistency with the factory body paint, which facilitates visual matching after replacing the component. As a result, the strip integrates well with the remaining body panels without any shade difference.

Construction, installation, and fitment

The M Sport sill strip is profiled for the specific E8x series body, which translates into precise adhesion to the sill and stable mounting at factory points. The design is intended for installation in place of the original component, without the need for body modifications.

This solution allows for:

• maintaining the original geometry of the sill area,
• proper alignment with doors and bumpers,
• maintaining the factory M Sport styling line.

The component belongs to the Sill strips category, which means its main task is to protect the sill and complement the side part of the body with the appropriate shape and finish.

Protective and visual function in BMW with M Sport package

The M version sill strip serves both a protective and aesthetic function. On one hand, it protects the lower part of the body against typical operational damage, and on the other, it emphasizes the sporty character of the car, characteristic of M packages.

Thanks to the use of the original Alpinweiss 3 color, the component fits well into the side line of the vehicle, which is particularly important during post-collision repairs or when replacing individual body panels. The used nature of the part allows for an economical restoration of the sill area while maintaining the original specification.

Condition, origin, and service application

The sill strip is a used component, sourced from dismantling, which makes it an attractive solution for accident repairs and for restoring the car to its factory appearance. Its original origin ensures dimensional and structural compatibility with the E8x generation BMW 1 Series body.

Such a solution is particularly beneficial for body and paint workshops as well as individual users who expect factory fitment without the need to use aftermarket parts with uncertain geometry.

Expanding the modernization of the BMW sill area

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

For those interested in a broader context of the development of body and structural solutions in the premium segment, an article describing changes in subsequent generations of flagship models may be helpful – you can find it here: Evolution of the Mercedes S-Class: from W140 to W222 – innovations, model differences, and Mercedes auto parts over the years.