BMW 5 Series E60 E61 M5 M-Sport Door Sill Cover Skirt Right O/S Interlagos Blue

BMW 5 Series E60 E61 M5 M-Sport Door Sill Cover Skirt Right O/S Interlagos Blue is an original body component from the Door sills category, designed for the right side of the vehicle. Engineered for M-Sport and M5 versions, it ensures a cohesive, sporty look and provides the proper finish for the sill area in the characteristic Interlagos Blue Metallic - A30 color.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 0396900-INT
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 396900
• Substitutable numbers: 51710396900, 0396900, 51777896838, 7896838
• Location on the vehicle: Right
• Color: Interlagos Blau Metallic - A30
• Category: Running Boards & Side Bars

Purpose and BMW fitment

The door sill cover has been developed specifically for BMW 5 Series E60 models with the M-package and M5 versions, ensuring it maintains the factory body lines and correct proportions. Its placement on the right side of the vehicle guarantees compatibility with the original sill geometry, which facilitates installation and allows for precise alignment with other body components.

As a genuine BMW part, the door sill maintains the brand's signature sporty style while meeting requirements for rigidity and resistance to daily wear and tear.

Color and body aesthetics

The finish in Interlagos Blue Metallic - A30 is characteristic of BMW's sporty variants and allows for a uniform body appearance without the need for additional painting if matched to a car in the same shade. The metallic paint structure highlights the sill's contours and harmonizes well with the door line and other M-Sport components.

For restoration projects or visual modifications, using this cover helps restore a cohesive look to the side of the body, which is particularly important for cars maintained to original specifications.

Technical characteristics and installation

The door sill is a body component designed for installation at factory mounting points, which limits the need for additional modifications. The design, tailored to the right side of the vehicle, ensures proper adhesion to the sill and stable seating during use.

As a part from the Door sills category, the cover serves both a protective and aesthetic function – it shields the sill from minor mechanical damage and external factors, while completing the side line characteristic of M-Sport and M5 versions.

Condition and use in service and restoration

The item is in used condition, making it a reasonable choice for post-accident repairs, restorations, or returning a car to its original specification without the need to invest in a new component. This type of part is suitable for both professional body and paint shops and workshops specializing in BMW E60 models.

By maintaining its original form and purpose, the door sill cover allows for the recreation of the vehicle's factory appearance, which is significant both in terms of visuals and the car's potential value on the secondary market.

Expanding the sill area in your BMW

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, overlays, or additional moldings, check out the available parts in the BMW Door sills category.

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