BMW E60 E61 M5 M Sport Door Sill Cover Skirt Left N/S Silbergrau Grey - A08

Visual condition of the part

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

BMW E60 E61 M5 M Sport Door Sill Cover Skirt Left N/S Silbergrau Grey - A08 is an original body component designed for installation on the left side of the BMW 5 Series E60 in the M Sport version. Finished in the factory Silbergrau Metallic A08 color, it allows for an aesthetic and technically correct replacement of a damaged door sill cover, maintaining the stylistic consistency of the entire body. It is a practical solution for users who expect good fitment and compatibility with the factory M-line.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 0396899-SBG
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 0396899
• Substitutable numbers: 51710396899, 0396899, 51777896837, 7896837
• Location on the vehicle: Left
• Color: Silbergrau Metallic - A08
• Category: Running Boards & Side Bars

Purpose and function of the component

The presented door sill cover is designed as the left outer sill for the BMW E60 M5 and versions with the M package, where the proper shaping of the sill is important for both visual and functional reasons. The element serves a protective function for the lower part of the body while emphasizing the sporty side line characteristic of the M Sport package. Thanks to the factory profile, the cover works with the original mounting points on the body, which facilitates installation and ensures a stable fit.

Color and visual fitment

The door sill cover is finished in the Silbergrau Metallic - A08 shade, used as a factory standard on the BMW 5 Series E60. This allows for color consistency with other body components without the need for additional painting for cars with the same paint code. The metallic structure of the paint harmonizes well with the M Sport line, highlighting the characteristic contours and giving the sill an aesthetic appearance after installation.

Installation characteristics

The component is intended for installation on the left side of the vehicle, in the factory sill mounting location. The design of the cover is prepared to work with the original brackets and clips on the BMW E60 body, which limits the need for additional modifications. Proper fitment is important not only for visual reasons but also for functional ones – a correctly installed door sill cover helps protect the lower part of the body from dirt and minor mechanical damage.

Condition and origin

The offered door sill cover is a used part, sourced from the dismantling of an original BMW. Such components are a popular choice for body repairs because they ensure factory fitment for a specific model and equipment version. For many users, this is a reasonable compromise between repair costs and maintaining the original appearance of the vehicle.

Use in repairs and upgrades

The left M Sport sill in Silbergrau Metallic - A08 will work well both for standard replacement of a damaged element and for converting a standard E60 version to the M style. In both cases, it is crucial to maintain the correct geometry of the sill and compatibility with the line of the bumpers and wheel arches, which this element ensures thanks to its design compliant with the BMW factory standard.

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, trims, or additional moldings, check the available parts in the BMW door sill covers category.

When repairing older 5 Series models, where the availability of new body parts at authorized service centers can be limited, it is worth considering the use of verified components from dismantling. You can find more about this approach to vehicle servicing in the article No parts at the dealership? How to deal with repairing older models using dismantled parts.