BMW E81 E82 E88 M Sport Sill Strip Skirt Right O/S Le Mans Blau Metallic - 381

Visual condition of the part

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

BMW E81 E82 E88 M Sport Sill Strip Skirt Right O/S Le Mans Blau Metallic is an original body component designed for the right side of compact BMW 1 Series models. The sill strip in Le Mans Blau Metallic - 381 allows for maintaining the stylistic consistency of the factory M Sport package while ensuring a precise fit to the bodywork. It is a practical solution for post-accident repairs, visual corrections, and restoring the vehicle's original factory appearance.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 0034732-LMB3
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 0034732
• Substitutable numbers: 51770034732, 0034732
• Location on the vehicle: Right
• Color: Le Mans Blau Metallic - 381
• Category: Running Boards & Side Bars

Purpose and fitment for BMW E81 / E82

The presented sill strip is a body component dedicated to BMW E81 and E82 models equipped with the factory M Sport package. The placement on the vehicle, defined as the right side, ensures clear identification and facilitates part selection during repair or replacement of a damaged sill.

The original geometry of the strip ensures proper alignment with the body line, which translates into stable mounting and the maintenance of factory gaps between body panels. As a result, after installation, an aesthetic and visually consistent effect is achieved without the need for additional modifications.

Visual characteristics and Le Mans Blau Metallic - 381 color

The Le Mans Blau Metallic - 381 color is a distinctive, dynamic shade of metallic blue used on sport-styled BMW vehicles. Using a strip in this color allows for maintaining a uniform body color, which is particularly important for local repairs or replacing individual M Sport package components.

The metallic paint coating highlights the sill's contours and harmonizes well with the side line of the body, which visually lowers the car and enhances its sporty character. In the case of renovation or painting the entire side of the vehicle, the strip can serve as a reference point for color matching.

Functional role of the sill strip

The sill strip serves not only an aesthetic function but also a practical one. It is responsible for:

• protecting the lower edge of the body against minor mechanical damage,
• streamlining airflow along the side of the vehicle,
• completing the sill line characteristic of the M Sport package.

Thanks to the retention of the factory shape, the component works well with other aerodynamic elements of the M kit, which is important for both appearance and correct installation.

Condition, origin, and advantages of using a used part

The item is offered as a used BMW part, which allows for economical repair while maintaining original manufacturing quality. Compared to aftermarket replacements, the factory sill strip ensures better fitment to the bodywork and compliance with the M Sport package's stylistic line.

Using an original sill strip is particularly beneficial for repairs where maintaining the vehicle's factory appearance is important, e.g., after parking damage or replacing elements on one side of the car. A used component allows for cost reduction while maintaining visual consistency with the other body elements.

Comprehensive expansion of the BMW sill area

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 the available parts in the BMW sill strips category.

Support in selecting used body components

When planning a larger scope of body and paint work or collecting several body elements, it is worth learning good practices for purchasing original used parts and the principles of avoiding low-quality replacements. The article describing the One-Stop-Shop approach and how to effectively collect components may be helpful – more information can be found in the material Comprehensive supply: from the engine to the smallest clip.