BMW E87 LCI Sill Strip Side Skirt Cover Left N/S Alpinweiss III White - 300

Visual condition of the part

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

BMW E87 LCI Sill Strip Side Skirt Cover Left N/S Alpinweiss III White - 300 is an original body component from the Side skirts category, designed for installation on the left side of facelifted BMW 1 Series models. Finished in the factory Alpinweiss 3 - 300 color, it allows for a visually consistent match with the body paint and an aesthetic restoration of the sill line.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 0036145-AW1
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 0036145
• Substitutable numbers: 51770036145, 0036145
• Location on the vehicle: Left
• Color: Alpinweiss 3 - 300
• Category: Running Boards & Side Bars

Purpose and function of the component

The presented side skirt cover is designed as a left exterior sill for the BMW E87 LCI, meeting the manufacturer's factory standards. The component serves a protective function for the lower edge of the bodywork while visually organizing the side line of the car, ensuring a consistent, factory-original look characteristic of BMW.

Thanks to its precise fit for the specific body version, the side skirt facilitates the correct alignment of door edges and seals, and helps reduce the impact of minor stone chips and debris on the sill surface.

Color and paint matching

The side skirt is finished in Alpinweiss 3 - 300, one of the popular shades of white used by BMW at the factory. Using the correct paint code allows for:

• maintaining a uniform color across the entire side of the vehicle,
• reducing the need for additional painting when replacing the component,
• aesthetic matching with other body panels in the same color.

For users concerned with the visual consistency of their car, the correct choice of paint shade for sill components is important both for post-accident repairs and routine body restoration.

Installation characteristics

As a component dedicated to a specific model and side of the vehicle, the side skirt cover is prepared for installation at the factory mounting points on the left side. The design provided by the manufacturer facilitates:

• maintaining the correct geometry of the sill line,
• proper fitment with adjacent body panels,
• restoring the original appearance of the sill area after repair.

The product comes from the used body parts segment, which allows for cost-effective repair while maintaining the original BMW construction specifications.

Use in repairs and upgrades

Left side skirts in the BMW E87 LCI are particularly exposed to operational damage, such as scuffs, chips, or minor deformations. Replacing the side skirt cover with an original component in the correct color is a beneficial solution in situations where:

• repair is necessary after a collision in the lower part of the body side,
• corrosion or mechanical damage occurs in the sill area,
• visual restoration of the vehicle is being carried out with an emphasis on maintaining a factory look.

For those planning optical modifications, using an original side skirt in Alpinweiss 3 can also be a starting point for further work, such as adding additional covers or styling elements around the sills.

Integration with other BMW body components

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, overlays, or additional strips, check the available parts in the BMW Side skirts category.

For projects related to improving the appearance or light visual tuning, it is worth considering the use of used body components, which allow for cost optimization while maintaining original geometry and fitment. Practical tips on this approach can be found in the article Tuning with used parts – how to gain performance without spending a fortune, which discusses the safe and sensible use of used components.

Summary

BMW E87 LCI Sill Strip Side Skirt Cover Left N/S Alpinweiss III White - 300 is a functional body component designed to restore the factory appearance of the left side of the vehicle. Proper fitment for the model, the correct paint code, and a design consistent with BMW solutions make this part well-suited for both post-accident repairs and standard restoration of the sill area.