BMW F02 Side Skirt Door Sill Cover Panel Left N/S Mineral White Metallic - A96

Visual condition of the part

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

BMW F02 Side Skirt Door Sill Cover Panel Left N/S Mineral White Metallic - A96 is an original body component from the Side skirts category, designed for installation on the left side of the vehicle. Thanks to its factory Mineral White Metallic - A96 color, it ensures a consistent look with the vehicle's paintwork and allows for an aesthetic, technically correct replacement of a damaged side skirt.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 2152309-MW
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 2152309
• Substitutable numbers: 2152309, 51772152309
• Location on the vehicle: Left
• Color: Mineral White Metallic - A96
• Category: Running Boards & Side Bars

Purpose and function of the component

The presented side skirt cover has been designed as a left side skirt for the BMW F02 series, maintaining factory shapes and mounting points. The component is responsible for covering the sill area, protecting the lower part of the bodywork from dirt, and maintaining the correct side line of the vehicle. Installing the correct side skirt is important both from the point of view of corrosion protection and maintaining the proper visual geometry of the vehicle.

Color and paint matching

The side skirt is finished in Mineral White Metallic - A96, which allows for matching the factory BMW paint in this shade without the need for additional painting or with minimal effort. The metallic structure of the coating ensures consistency with other body elements, and proper surface preparation allows for an even transition between the side skirt, doors, and fenders.

Vehicle placement and installation aspects

The component is intended for installation on the left side of the vehicle, in the lower body area, in the sill zone. Proper placement on the vehicle facilitates installation into original mounting points, which limits the need for modifications and allows for maintaining factory rigidity and the side line. Using an original side skirt cover promotes correct fitment with the doors, wheel arches, and other sill covers.

Product characteristics and practical application

As a body component from the Side skirts category, the left side skirt serves both protective and aesthetic functions. Replacing a damaged side skirt with an original component allows you to:

• restore the uniform appearance of the side bodywork,
• protect the lower edge of the body from stone chips and dirt,
• maintain proper fitment of elements in the sill area,
• reduce the risk of accelerated corrosion in the sill region.

The product is suitable for both post-accident repairs and visual restoration of the vehicle when it is necessary to replace a worn or damaged cover.

Condition of the component and benefits of choosing a used part

The offered side skirt is a used part, which allows for an economical repair while maintaining the manufacturer's original specifications. Choosing such a solution is beneficial not only financially but also from the point of view of reducing raw material consumption and supporting the circular economy in the automotive industry. In practice, this means the possibility of restoring full functionality to the sill area without the need to resort to replacements with uncertain fitment.

If you want to learn more about the impact of using used components on the environment and operating costs, it is worth reading the article on the circular economy and the use of salvaged parts in car repairs.

Expanding the sill area repair in a BMW

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, overlays, or additional moldings, check out the available parts in the BMW Side skirts category.