BMW E81 E82 Side Skirt Sill Strip Left N/S E88 Kaschmirsilber Silver - A72

Visual condition of the part

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

BMW E81 E82 Side Skirt Sill Strip Left N/S E88 Kaschmirsilber Silver - A72 is an original body component from the Side skirts category, designed for installation on the left side of the vehicle. The metallic Kaschmirsilber (Cashmere Silver) Metallic - A72 shade ensures color consistency with the factory BMW paint, facilitating an aesthetic replacement of a damaged side skirt. This used component allows you to maintain the factory body geometry at a reasonable repair cost.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 0036143-KAS2
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 0036143
• Substitutable numbers: 51770036143, 0036143
• Location on the vehicle: Left
• Color: Kaschmirsilber (Cashmere Silver) Metallic - A72
• Category: Running Boards & Side Bars

Purpose and function of the component

The presented side skirt cover is dedicated to the BMW E81 and E82 series and is mounted on the left side of the body. It is responsible for shielding the sill area, protecting the bodywork edges, and providing an aesthetic finish to the lower part of the vehicle's side. Thanks to its factory profile, it ensures proper alignment of the body lines and correct fitment with adjacent panels.

Color and paint matching

The component is finished in Kaschmirsilber (Cashmere Silver) Metallic - A72, which allows for maintaining a uniform paint surface in BMW vehicles of this specific shade. The metallic paint coating is matched to the manufacturer's standards, which eliminates the need for additional painting or allows it to be minimized to spot corrections, depending on the vehicle's visual requirements.

Installation characteristics

The side skirt strip has been designed as a body component mounted at factory attachment points on the left side of the vehicle. The properly shaped profile facilitates installation and ensures stable seating on the sill, which translates into correct adhesion to the bodywork and proper function of seals and other side components.

Benefits of using an original side skirt

Using an original BMW side skirt allows you to maintain compliance with the vehicle's factory specifications, both in terms of geometry and surface finish. The used component is a beneficial solution for accident repairs, replacing corroded or damaged sills, and body restoration, where fitment to the existing structure and paint is crucial.

Application in repairs and upgrades

The side skirt in Kaschmirsilber color is suitable both for standard replacement of a damaged part and for more extensive body and paint work within the side section of the vehicle. Thanks to its factory shape and dedicated placement on the vehicle, it allows for restoring the original appearance of the sill area and maintaining the stylistic consistency of the entire side of the car.

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 out the available parts in the BMW side skirts category.

If you are considering a wider use of original dismantled components in your premium class car and want to learn more about the advantages of such solutions, it is worth reading the article Used parts for Mercedes – original parts from dismantling, which discusses the practical aspects of selecting and using pre-owned components.