BMW X3 E83 Side Skirt Aerokit Door Sill Cover Right O/S Black Sapphire - 475

Visual condition of the part

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

BMW X3 E83 Side Skirt Aerokit Door Sill Cover Right O/S Black Sapphire - 475 is an original body component designed for installation on the right side of the vehicle. It provides an aesthetic finish to the lower door edge and a seamless transition between the sill and the side panel, maintaining the factory body line. Thanks to its Black Sapphire Metallic - 475 finish, it perfectly matches the vehicle's body paint in this shade, facilitating professional repair or replacement of a damaged part.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 0302752-BS
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 0302752
• Substitutable numbers: 51770302752, 0302752, BG
• Weight: 150
• Location on the vehicle: Right
• Color: Black Sapphire Metallic - 475
• Category: Running Boards & Side Bars

Purpose and function of the component

The presented BMW X3 E83 Side Skirt Aerokit Door Sill Cover Right O/S Black Sapphire - 475 is part of the exterior side skirt aerokit, mounted on the right side of the vehicle. It is responsible for protecting the sill area, improving aerodynamics, and visually lowering the car's profile. A correctly selected side skirt helps to:

• protect the lower part of the body from dirt and minor mechanical damage,
• maintain a consistent appearance of the vehicle's side line after body and paint repairs,
• preserve the factory fitment of the side skirt aerokit components.

Color and visual matching

The component is finished in Black Sapphire Metallic - 475, which allows for an aesthetic match to bodywork painted in the same shade. As a result, in many cases, it is possible to limit the scope of paint work to minor touch-ups only, while maintaining a uniform, elegant surface. The metallic paint structure ensures consistency with the factory BMW finish, which is important for repairing fleet vehicles and cars after collisions.

Placement on the vehicle and assembly aspects

The side skirt is designed for installation on the right side of the body, in the lower door and sill area. The component's design is prepared for compatibility with the factory mounting points on the BMW X3 E83, which facilitates workshop work and reduces replacement time. Correct placement on the vehicle is crucial for maintaining:

• the sill line in accordance with the manufacturer's design,
• the correct alignment of gaps between body components,
• mounting stability during operation in road conditions.

Product characteristics and service application

As an item in the Side Skirts category, this right sill cover is primarily intended for service and post-accident applications where restoring the original geometry of the side body section is required. It is suitable for both professional body and paint shops and specialized workshops dealing with the restoration of BMW vehicles. The used nature of the part allows for economical repair while maintaining the original manufacturer's specifications.

Integration with other BMW sill 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, trims, or additional moldings, check out the available parts in the BMW Side Skirts category.

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