BMW E90 E91 LCI Sill Strip Side Skirt Right O/S Black Sapphire Metallic - 475

Visual condition of the part

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

BMW E90 E91 LCI Sill Strip Side Skirt Right O/S Black Sapphire Metallic - 475 is an original body component from the Sill strips group, designed for installation on the right side of facelifted BMW 3 Series models. Finished in the factory Black Sapphire Metallic color, it allows for maintaining a consistent paint appearance and side profile aesthetics during post-accident repairs or restoration.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 0037060-BS1
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 0037060
• Substitutable numbers: 51770037060, 0037060, 51777202652, 7202652
• Weight: 150
• Location on the vehicle: Right
• Color: Black Sapphire Metallic - 475
• Category: Running Boards & Side Bars

Purpose and fitment for BMW E90 / E91 LCI

The presented side skirt is dedicated to the facelifted (LCI) BMW 3 Series E90/E91 body style, intended for the right side of the vehicle. The component's design is compatible with factory mounting points, which facilitates installation and ensures proper alignment with other body panels and factory covers.

By maintaining the original geometry, the side skirt supports correct side line alignment, stable seating of door seals, and proper fitment of adjacent body elements. This solution is particularly beneficial for repairs following mechanical damage or corrosion in the sill area.

Black Sapphire Metallic color – visual consistency of the body

The element is finished in Black Sapphire Metallic - 475, characteristic of many BMW 3 Series configurations. Using the original metallic shade allows for minimizing or completely eliminating the need for painting, provided the coating condition is suitable for further use.

Color consistency with the factory body paint facilitates achieving a uniform visual effect after repair, which is important both for aesthetics and potential vehicle resale. The metallic paint structure provides the depth of color characteristic of BMW and a modern look for the side of the bodywork.

Technical characteristics and functional properties

The side skirt belongs to the group of body components responsible for protecting the sill area against mechanical damage and external factors. It is designed to work within the factory BMW structural system, taking into account operational loads and interaction with other side panels.

• Placement on the vehicle: right side, consistent with the factory body layout.
• Appropriate weight of the element, adapted to the BMW 3 Series sill construction.
• Finished in metallic paint matched to the original color palette.

This configuration allows for maintaining the proper lateral structural rigidity and aesthetic finish of the lower body, while simultaneously reducing the time required for fitting and installation.

Condition, origin, and use in repairs

The offered side skirt is a used component, making it an attractive cost-effective solution for service and post-accident repairs. Compared to new parts, a used OEM component often allows for significantly reducing the cost of restoring the vehicle to full visual and functional condition while maintaining factory fitment.

The product is suitable for both local repairs of the sill area and broader body restoration work, where maintaining the original side line and compatibility with factory mounts and covers is crucial.

Support with selection and expanding the scope of repair

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.

When planning broader bodywork, it is also worth checking out guides on selecting used body parts and optimizing repair costs. Example tips on choosing parts from the secondary market can be found in the article Used car parts for Mini Cooper – a way for style and savings, which discusses practical aspects of using used components in the context of quality and cost-effectiveness.