BMW E90 LCI Side Skirt M Sport Sill Strip Right O/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 Right O/S Bluewater Metallic - 896 is an original M-line body component designed for the right side of the vehicle. Thanks to its factory finish in Bluewater Metallic - 896, it allows for maintaining the car's stylistic consistency after repairs or modifications. This is a solution for drivers who expect precise fitment and compliance with BMW factory specifications.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 0037230-WB
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 0037230
• Substitutable numbers: 51770037230, 0037230
• Location on the vehicle: Right
• Color: Bluewater Metallic - 896
• Category: Running Boards & Side Bars

Technical characteristics and intended use

The presented side skirt is an M-package body component, designed specifically for the facelifted (LCI) BMW 3 Series E90. Its placement on the right side of the vehicle ensures proper fitment to the factory body geometry, which is important for both aesthetics and the correct alignment of the side sill line.

The Bluewater Metallic - 896 finish allows for maintaining the car's original appearance without the need to change the color scheme. This is particularly important for post-accident repairs and when replacing individual body panels, where consistency with the remaining panels is crucial.

Benefits of using the M-Sport side skirt

Using an M-Sport side skirt contributes to a more dynamic look of the side body, emphasizing the sporty character of the BMW. This component:

• allows for maintaining the original side sill line characteristic of the M version,
• supports proper airflow along the side of the vehicle,
• facilitates restoring the factory look after mechanical damage.

The product belongs to the Side Skirts group, which means it is structurally adapted to operate in the lower body area, exposed to dirt, stone chips, and operational loads.

Component condition and practical application

The offered side skirt is a used part, which in practice means a favorable compromise between cost and maintaining the original BMW specification. This solution is particularly attractive for repairs where the priority is compliance with the factory shape and body line, while simultaneously optimizing the service budget.

Thanks to its factory origin, the component works well with original mounting points, which facilitates installation in a specialized body shop. A correctly installed side skirt restores the proper geometry of the side body and allows for aesthetic alignment with the doors and other panels.

Application in expansion and modernization of the side sill area

The M-Sport side skirt in Bluewater Metallic can be used both for standard replacement of a damaged component and for upgrading a car from a non-M package version to a sportier configuration. In both cases, it is crucial to maintain compliance with the factory specification of the E90 LCI model, which translates into predictable installation and a repeatable visual effect.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the side 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.

Support in selecting used body components

Selecting the right side skirt, especially in a specific paint color, is significant for the quality of the final repair result. In case of doubts regarding fitment for a specific BMW vehicle, it is worth consulting a service center or a paint technician who can assess the scope of any necessary finishing work.

If you want to better understand how to effectively choose original used components for popular car models, our guide may be helpful: The best used car parts – a guide to the most frequently chosen original parts for popular car makes and models.