BMW 3 E90 E91 LCI 3 Sill Strip Side Skirt Right O/S Black Sapphire Metallic 475

BMW 3 E90 E91 LCI 3 Sill Strip Side Skirt Right O/S Black Sapphire Metallic is an original body component from the Side Skirts category, designed for installation on the right side of 3 Series models after the facelift. Finished in Black Sapphire Metallic - 475, it ensures a consistent look with the factory paintwork and an aesthetic transition between the sill and the rest of the bodywork.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 0037060-BS3
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 0037060
• Substitutable numbers: 51770037060, 0037060, 51777202652, 7202652
• Location on the vehicle: Right
• Color: Black Sapphire Metallic - 475
• Category: Running Boards & Side Bars

Purpose and fitment

The presented side skirt has been designed specifically for the E90/E91 LCI generation, which ensures a proper fit to the body shape and correct adhesion to the sill surface. Its placement on the right side of the vehicle guarantees compatibility with the factory body geometry, and the use of an original BMW part reduces the risk of installation issues typical of aftermarket replacements.

The component comes from the BMW OE line, maintaining the correct profile, mounting points, and characteristic stampings corresponding to the facelift version. This is a particularly beneficial solution for accident repairs, replacing corroded parts, or restoring the car to a near-factory condition.

Finish and Black Sapphire Metallic color

The side skirt is finished in Black Sapphire Metallic - 475, one of the popular shades used in the BMW 3 Series of this generation. The metallic structure of the paint ensures consistency with the factory body finish, which facilitates the integration of the component with the existing paint coating without the need for additional color matching.

Such a finish helps reduce the scope of paintwork required when replacing a damaged skirt, and in many cases, allows for installation after a simple surface refresh. This is a practical solution for local repairs where both aesthetics and turnaround time are important.

Characteristics of the used component

The side skirt is offered as a used part, which provides a favorable compromise between repair costs and maintaining original BMW quality. A used body component allows you to maintain the vehicle's factory specifications while reducing expenses compared to new components.

Choosing an original, used side skirt is particularly recommended for repairs of daily-driven cars, where the priority is functionality, correct fitment, and compliance with the factory design, rather than a full collector-grade restoration.

Use in body repairs

The right-side skirt plays an important protective and aesthetic role in the sill area. Replacing a damaged element with an original BMW part helps to:

• restore the correct side line of the body,
• protect the sill against dirt and minor mechanical damage,
• maintain a consistent look with the Black Sapphire Metallic paint,
• preserve compatibility with factory mounting points and body geometry.

As a result, the repair is predictable, and the final effect is closer to the factory standard than when using unverified replacements.

Compatibility within the parts group

The offered side skirt has a dedicated OEM part number and associated interchangeable numbers, which facilitates verifying compatibility with a specific version of the BMW 3 Series. When selecting the component, it is worth using these markings to ensure that the skirt will work correctly with other body components and the mounting system.

Expanding 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 Side Skirts category.

For users interested in a broader context regarding the use of original body components and structural differences between model generations, an article comparing classic and modern solutions in the MINI brand may be helpful – more information can be found in the material Classic Mini vs modern MINI – differences and OEM parts.