BMW F20 Side Skirt Door Sill Strip Covering Left N/S Schwarz 2 Black - 668

Visual condition of the part

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

BMW F20 Side Skirt Door Sill Strip Covering Left N/S Schwarz 2 - 668 is an original body component from the Side Skirt group, designed for installation on the left side of the vehicle. The part in Schwarz 2 - 668 color allows for maintaining visual consistency with the factory paint and restoring the aesthetics of the side body area of the BMW F20 series. It is a practical solution for post-accident repairs, visual corrections, and restoring the factory look of the door sill.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7293553-SCH5
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7293553
• Substitutable numbers: 51777293553, 7293553
• Location on the vehicle: Left
• Color: Schwarz 2 - 668
• Category: Running Boards & Side Bars

Purpose and function of the side skirt

The presented side skirt has been designed specifically for the BMW F20 body, taking into account the sill geometry and the characteristic body lines. Installation on the left side of the vehicle ensures a proper fit to the factory mounting points, which translates into stable positioning of the component and the correct side line of the car.

The strip serves both a protective and aesthetic function – it shields the lower edge of the body from minor mechanical damage and visually completes the sill line, which is particularly important during post-collision repairs or when replacing individual body panels.

Schwarz 2 - 668 color and visual matching

The Schwarz 2 - 668 color is a factory shade used by BMW, thanks to which the strip harmoniously blends with the body paint in this color. Using the original shade reduces the need for additional painting and makes it easier to achieve a consistent visual effect along the entire length of the sill.

Such a match is particularly important during partial repairs, when only one side of the vehicle is being replaced – maintaining a uniform color and body line helps avoid visible differences between the new and existing component.

Installation characteristics

The side skirt for the BMW F20 has been prepared for installation at factory mounting points, which facilitates workshop work and shortens repair time. The design of the component is consistent with the manufacturer's original design, ensuring that after proper installation, the correct sill geometry and gaps relative to adjacent body panels are maintained.

Using original components from the Side Skirt group minimizes the risk of fitment issues, unwanted stresses, or the strip protruding from the body, which is important both for the durability of the repair and for the subsequent operation of the vehicle.

Part condition and use in repairs

The part comes from dismantling and is intended for re-installation in a vehicle, which is a cost-effective solution for BMW F20 body repairs. Using original used components often allows for a better fit than in the case of aftermarket replacements, while simultaneously reducing the costs of the entire service operation.

This approach is particularly useful when operating several-year-old cars, where both maintaining the factory look and rational management of the repair budget are important.

Support with selection and additional information

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

In situations where original body components are no longer available in the authorized service network, it is worth considering the use of verified parts from dismantling – you can find more on this topic in the article No parts at the dealership? How to deal with repairing older models using parts from dismantling.