BMW E90 LCI Side Skirt M Sport Sill Strip Left N/S Bluewater Metallic - 896

Visual condition of the part

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

BMW E90 LCI Side Skirt M Sport Sill Strip Left N/S Bluewater Metallic is an original body component from the Side skirts group, designed for installation on the left side of post-facelift (LCI) BMW 3 Series models. The Bluewater Metallic - 896 paint finish ensures color consistency with the bodywork and facilitates matching the factory M Sport trim.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 0037229-WB
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 0037229
• Substitutable numbers: 51770037229, 0037229
• Location on the vehicle: Left
• Color: Bluewater Metallic - 896
• Category: Running Boards & Side Bars

Purpose and fitment for BMW E90 LCI

The presented left side skirt is designed as a factory component for the post-facelift BMW 3 Series E90 generation, specifically for models equipped with the M Sport package. The correct geometry and profile characteristic of this body variant ensure proper alignment with the door line, wheel arches, and other aerodynamic package components.

The placement on the left side of the vehicle guarantees compatibility with the factory mounting points, which facilitates installation and minimizes the need for additional bodywork modifications.

Technical and visual characteristics

The side skirt is finished in Bluewater Metallic - 896, ensuring consistency with the original BMW paint palette. The metallic paint coating harmonizes well with the E90 LCI body lines, emphasizing the sporty character of the M Sport package.

As a component from the Side skirts group, it serves both an aesthetic and protective function – shielding the lower part of the body side from operational damage and contributing to optimized airflow along the side skirt.

Condition and use in body repairs

The part is in used condition, making it a reasonable choice for post-accident repairs, body and paint corrections, or restoring the car to its original M Sport specification. Using an OEM component allows for maintaining the factory body lines and correct mounting points, which is crucial for precise gap alignment between the doors and the side skirt.

The left Bluewater side skirt can be used both for local replacement of a damaged part and for comprehensive restoration of the side body section, when you want to preserve the original character of the BMW E90 LCI.

Benefits of using an original side skirt

Using an original M Sport side skirt ensures:

• stylistic consistency with other aerodynamic package components,
• proper fitment to factory mounting points,
• maintenance of the original side body line,
• reduction of adaptation work during installation.

Thanks to this, the car retains the characteristic sporty look of the M version, and the body repair is more predictable in terms of the final result.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the side skirt area in your BMW and need other components from the same group, such as covers, trims, or additional strips, check the available parts in the BMW side skirts category.

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